State Sen. Tom Bakk, DFLCook, was presented with the 2010 League of Minnesota Cities Legislator of Distinction Award. Bakk was recognized for his leadership in minimizing the 2010 and 2011 aid and credit cuts to cities and preventing the extension of levy limits. In addition, the League of Minnesota Cities expressed its appreciation for Bakk’s willingness to listen to the […]
North House summer programs under way
With the Wooden Boat Show behind us, weekend public programs at North House Folk School are now officially under way. Visitors to neighbors, individuals to families are all invited to learn more about North House’s educational mission by stopping by campus. Each public program will last 45-90 minutes. The weekly schedule of public programs features North House’s program interns and […]
“Goods from the Woods” set for Sept. 18
It’s never easy to say goodbye to summer, but one event that makes it a bit more palatable is northern Minnesota’s premiere artisan showcase, “Goods from the Woods.” Thisis the eighth year of the event, which will be held at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Visitors should plan to […]
Produce available at Food Shelf
Users of the Cook County Food Shelf are reminded that fresh produce is now available. Bill Lenz, a volunteer with the Food Shelf, explained that normally people who visit the Food Shelf are permitted one box of food per month. He said most people come in and pick up their box at the beginning of the month, which is typically […]
Community invited to Find the Spark for kids
On Wednesday, September 1, community members who work with kids are invited to an event entitled Find the Spark…Igniting the Hidden Strengths of All Children. The free workshop, presented by the nationally recognized Search Institute, teaches adults about “Sparks,” which give children joy and energy, meaning, purpose and direction. Pursuing their sparks helps children make positive choices about their activities […]
Go Green Expo coming to Thunder Bay
Most of us want to protect the environment, save money and live better in the process. But how does one accomplish this? And how hard is it to join the green movement without, well, becoming as green as Kermit the frog? It’s as simple as attending the Go Green Expo in Thunder Bay. Over the course of three days a […]
Parade candy endangers kids
Is it necessary to toss candy during the parade? On Sunday I saw a child so close to a car, running to pick up candy. Is it worth injury or death? Some people will say the parents should watch their children — easier said than done. Eleanor Waha Maple Hill
Former candidate offers advice
In the recent primary election, I was a DFL candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State. I ran because I believe the incumbent Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie, is wrong to oppose photo ID for voting, wrong to reject military ballots, and wrong to allow partisanship to cloud his office’s official functions. Consequently, I have endorsed Republican Dan “Doc” Severson for […]
It takes a village to host Fisherman’s Picnic and Lumber Camp
On behalf of the Central Boiler and Wood-Mizer Lumber Camp and its sponsors including Husqvarna, Steve’s Sports, Hedstrom Lumber Company, Nace Hagemann Construction, Wildfire Protection Systems and the MN Army National Guard, we would like to thank all who helped make the 2010 Fisherman’s Picnic possible. First, the Grand Marais Lions Club for their work on the entire event. The […]