Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]
Spring Fever at the Care Center
The residents at North Shore Care Center have “Spring Fever” – just like everyone else. Our early spring weather has lifted spirits and there are lots of activities planned for April. There will be Lenten and Easter services, traditional hot cross buns, coloring eggs, spring crafts, indoor gardening, and of course some April Fool’s jokes and trivia. Spring clean up […]
Theater sports competition wacky and fun
Patrons young and old packed the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA) on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 to witness—and to some extent take part in—the 5th annual College in the Schools theater sports competition. And as far as competitions go, this was one wacky, fun-filled event. According to Michael McHugh, master of ceremonies, theater sports is “improvisational theater with a […]
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An enthusiastic crowd cheered for their favorite cars at the Pinewood Derby, held Saturday, March 20, 2010 in the basement of St. John’s Catholic Church in Grand Marais. The cars were not only fast, they were works of art because of the unique carving and painting performed by the Scouts. Proud Tiger Scouts holding their cars and awards from the […]
Volunteers needed to plant trees along Flute Reed
Last year 1,100 white pine, black and white spruce were planted on five different private properties along the Flute Reed River. Thisyear the Flute Reed Partnership (FRP) is going to plant over 1,300. Would you like FRP to plant trees on your property for free? If you own property along the Flute Reed River or any of its tributaries, the […]
Gunflint Green Up full of activities May 7-8
Thethird annual GunflintGreen Up will take place May 7-8 on the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway in northeastern Minnesota. Gunflint Green Up is a festive family-friendly event and features tree-releasing in the woods, informative talks, guided walks, food, music, and dancing. During the past two Gunflint Green Up events, volunteers planted 100,000 seedlings in areas affected by the Ham Lake Fire […]
Artist business classes offered at Art Colony
Are you someone who loves making things but feels guilty charging for what you’ve created? Have your friends said you should sell your fill-in-the-blank, but you don’t know how to get started? Too often artists, of all stripes, seem to shy away from the business aspects of life and immerse themselves in what they love doing: making things. Paying attention […]
Furniture Makers of Cook County at Johnson Heritage Post
The Johnson Heritage Post opens its second show of the year with Out In The Shop – A Portrait of Cook County Furniture Makers. The exhibit features the work of nine contemporary furniture makers who reside and work in Cook County, providing a glimpse into the varied styles, approaches and personalities of this obscure but artistic and technical occupation. Curator […]
Poetry reading at the Grand Marais Library
Three dynamic young Duluth poets will read from their work at 7 pm on April 9, at the Grand Marais Public Library. The poets are: Yvonne Rutford, Ryan Vine, and Julie Gard. Yvonne Rutford’s poetry collection, This Fragile Nest, was published in 2009. She lives northeast of Duluth with her husband and writes poetry and prose inspired by the landscape […]