“Do you know there’s a coupon for that peanut butter?” The friendly checkout lady chirped. Inwardly, I gnashed my teeth. Yes, I knew, but it was sitting on my kitchen counter, safely tucked in the envelope labeled Groceries. I answered in a depressed voice, “Yes, but I left it at home.” “Well,” she gave a kindly smile. “Don’t worry. I’ve […]
Folk School and Fishing Museum work together on historic shelter
The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte has some wonderful artifacts donated by North Shore fishing families. One item, the Viking, a fishing boat owned by fisherman Walt Sve, was on display outside at the museum until it was realized that sitting unprotected was damaging the historic fishing vessel. The museum decided it needed a shelter and it turned […]
CCHS grad receives Minnesota Principals’ Association award
The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) has recognized Nancy Lyght Antoine, principal of Bridgewater Elementary School, Northfield School District, with the 2013 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award. Antoine is a 1982 graduate of Cook County High School. The award honors principals whose exemplary leadership and sustained efforts have made noteworthy contributions to the operation of effective school learning programs— […]
Red Horse coming to Grand Marais April 27
The North Shore Music Association presents Red Horse in concert at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Red Horse is folk’s newest supergroup, featuring Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky. Together these three veteran songwriters team up to cover each other’s songs and breathe new life into old favorites. Displaying their impressive talents as […]
Library celebrates National Poetry Month, National Library Week
Celebrate your library in April with three events and a prize drawing! Sign up for the drawing Monday – Saturday of National Library Week beginning April 15. On Friday, April 12 the Duluth Playhouse presents Ellie the Elephant at 3:30 p.m., an original adaptation of the fable of the elephant and the blind men by Sarah Ruth Diener, best for […]
North House announces “Core of Craft” programs
North House Folk School is pleased to announce six new Core of Craft offerings this May. Through Core of Craft, year-round Cook County residents can qualify for reduced tuition rates on specific courses focused on skills for self-sufficiency. People who feel they have financial need may self-refer for a one-time 50 percent tuition reduction (Rate A). Or, people can qualify […]
Learn to paint flowers at Art Colony class
The Beauty of Flowers is a new class offered by the Grand Marais Art Colony in which students can use watercolors or oils to capture the beauty of flowers by simplifying the complexity of their structure and communicating the essential components. Working in either medium, students will begin with the selection process and careful regard to lighting in order to […]
Lake Superior College holds open house
Find new ways to cultivate your mind and career at Lake Superior College’s spring open house on April 19 from 3-6 p.m. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re starting fresh from high school, coming back to finish your degree, or seeking a career change. Summer session starts June 3 and fall semester starts Aug. 26. More than 60 booths will feature […]
Beekeeping course offered by Shakopee Sioux Community
A 15-week experiential, intensive beekeeping course will be offered this spring and summer by staff from Wozupi, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s organic garden, orchard, honey, maple syrup, and organic egg producing enterprise. Open to the public, this course will be held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon from April through October. The course will cover all phases of beekeeping, […]
Community Fund workshop presented April 22
The Cook County Community Fund (CCCF) will hold a free workshop for nonprofit staff and board members on April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at North House Folk School. The workshop includes an overview of the fundamental roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members, with an emphasis on working with others to execute a nonprofit organization’s mission and vision. […]