A Minnesota Town Made The Top 100 Affordable Family Destinations
One Northland town cracked the top 100 towns in the USA for affordable family vacations.
Cook County
What Are The Least Tornado-Prone Counties In Minnesota?
That massive air conditioner in our back yard not only keeps us comfortable during the summer, but it kills off most of the severe storms capable of spinning up tornadoes. Cook County: take a bow. You are the most "tornado-safe" county in Minnesota.
It Turns Out Minnesota's Highest Point Is Kind Of Lame
The highest point in Minnesota is in a really beautiful area of never-ending trees. But if you're looking for an awesome selfie, you might be disappointed.
UPDATE: Teen Reported Missing From Duluth Has Been Located
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a teen girl who has gone missing from Duluth.
Grand Marais Kite Festival Flies Saturday May 5
It finally feels like spring in the Northland, so it's the perfect time do to the very spring-like activity of flying a kite! This Saturday, May 5, Grand Marais will be hosting Kites at the Harbor: Grand Marais Kite Festival.
Cook County Fishing Closures Will Protect Spawning Fish
Even if the announcement about the 2013 fishing season involves closures, it is nice to think ahead to warmer weather and the season getting underway. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wishes to inform anglers that there will be several fishing closures in Cook County during the beginning of the 2013 fishing season to protect concentrations of spawning walleye.
Cook Country Courthosue Shooting Suspect Dies
A story from our partners at the Northland's News Center:
Daniel Schlienz has passed away at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth. According to representatives at the St. Louis County Sheriff, Schlienz died early this morning.
Schlienz was accused of shooting Cook County Attorney, Tim Scannell and Greg Thompson on December 15th after being found guilty of criminal sexual conduct...