Cook County will soon be introducing a prescription discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescriptions. The county has signed a contract to make free prescription discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 24 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. […]
Hospital expanding emergency services
Cook County is about to gain a significant new amenity: Paramedics will soon be available to help with emergencies. North Shore Hospital Administrator Kimber Wraalstad told the hospital board on February 17 that two paramedics – Sheila Costello and Jeff Denniston, both “emergency medical technician-paramedics” or “EMT-Ps”— have been hired and are expected to begin work sometime this spring. Wraalstad […]
Earthquakes and tsunamis
Some days, the little irritants of life threaten to take over. A glass of water spills all over a kitchen counter. A brisk wind slams a door on my thumb and, with a painful blast, blackens the nail. On days like these, I try to ward off bad moods by telling myself that “lots of people are having real troubles, […]
Blandin Foundation recognized for over $1 million in grants
The Blandin Foundation has been honored by the Northland Foundation’s board of trustees and staff for contributions spanning a 20-year period. Grants and sponsorships from the Blandin Foundation for various Northland Foundation programs and projects total more than $1.1 million to date. The two foundations share a dedication to strengthening the vitality of rural northeastern Minnesota communities. Jim Hoolihan and […]
Arrowhead Electric seeks director nominations
The grassroots participation in nominating and electing directors is one of the most important powers that members have in controlling a cooperative. Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) is seeking nominations for the board of director for District 1, the Hovland and Grand Portage area. AECI Customer Service Representative Rose Thoreson said the current District 1 director, Keck Melby, has indicated […]
Alaskan with local roots a major player in oil spill disaster mitigation
Patience “Pat” Anderson-Faulkner of Cordova, Alaska, is an amazing volunteer, just like her mother, Eleanor Waha of Grand Marais. She has been helping to mop up the environmental, financial, and social effects of the Exxon Valdez oils spill in Prince William Sound ever since it happened in 1989. On January 29, she spoke to a crowded room of people at […]
Cribbage at Cross River
The Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder has found a way to beat cabin fever. Anyone who is interested is invited to “Cribbage Night” at the center. A group of folks met last Monday, March 7 and Judy Lovdahl of Finland was the winner for the night. Anyone is welcome to play, said Judy Gregg, a Heritage Center board member. […]
Youth Hockey bingo fundraiser March 25
Youth Hockey bingo nights are a lot of fun—kids, parents, and grandparents gather for a good cause and to have some fun trying to beat one another at bingo! Mark your calendars for Cook County Youth Hockey’s bingo fundraiser on March 25 at Gunnar’s Restaurant. Come on out and have dinner and playsomebingo,beginningat5p.m. There will be lots of great prizes […]
Free workshops on raising healthy, happy, kids
Charlie Appelstein has been described as “the best youth care trainer in America” by Robert Lieberman, former president of the American Association of Children’s Residential Centers. He has devoted his entire adult career to helping children and youth struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges and those who guide them. An engaging, informative, and humorous speaker, Appelstein is the author of […]