Monday, January 19, 2026

Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen Will Not Seek Re-election This Year

On his Facebook page on January 13, Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen announced that he will not seek reelection this year and is retiring...

From the desk of Senator Grant Hauschild

Senator Hauschild Launches Re-Election Campaign Focused on Putting the Northland First Hauschild says Northern MN needs proven leadership that works across party lines and just...

Staffing Woes Impact a Variety of Services at Cook County PHHS

GRAND MARAIS – A local family is left wondering why a county-owned van purchased nearly two years ago “to transport people aged 65 and...

Two Harbors Awarded $4.9 Million MnDOT Grant

On January 6, MnDOT announced that the City of Two Harbors received a $4.9 million grant from a $76.2 million statewide transportation investment. This...

VA Disability Compensation: Separating Fact from Fiction

Much of the frustration, skepticism, and outright anger directed at VA disability compensation comes from misunderstanding what the program is—and what it is not....

Andrea Zupancich Announces Run for Minnesota Senate

BABBITT, MN. – Andrea Zupancich, mother, local business owner, and Mayor of Babbitt, has announced her candidacy for Minnesota Senate District 3 as a...

Mining Exploration Plan Gets the Green Light Near the BWCA Wilderness

BIRCH LAKE – They can keep looking for copper, nickel, and other precious metals.  That was the message from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources...

Lake County Board Of Commissioners; December 16, 2025

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources North East Regional Director Clarissa Spicer was on hand at last week’s Lake County Board meeting to share an...

Sen. Grant Hauschild honored with CEEM’s 2025 Clean Energy Legislative Champion Award

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) proudly presented the 2025 Clean Energy Legislative Champion Award to Assistant Majority Leader Sen. Grant Hauschild...

NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Fairbanks Township, St. Louis County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held...

LOCAL NEWS

Monday, January 5, 2026  Inmate Population: 3 • 0652 Chief Deputy and Deputy respond to security alarm on Scenic Drive. All ok.  • 0727 Deputy at THHS...