“We know that too much mercury in a developing fetus or young child can affect a child’s I.Q., their ability to learn and to process information,” said Minnesota Department of Health Research Scientist Patricia McCann, who headed up the Cook County Fish are Important for Superior Health (FISH) Project. With canoes and boats overhead in the rafters and Lake Superior’s […]
Vikings’ magical season comes to an end
Cook County entered the state volleyball tournament as the only undefeated volleyball team in the state but that didn’t buy them any love from the officials who set up the first game pairings. On Thursday, November 12 the Vikings took the floor at the Excel Center against the defending state champions, the Faribault Bethlehem Academy. The Bethlehem Academy Cardinals were […]
Using your noodle
One of my daughter Zoe’s favorite cartoons was PB and Otter. Whenever they had a problem to solve the otters would do a “Noodle Dance” to “use their noodles” (i.e., brains). Many times over the years I have had the Noodle Song pop into my head. I think we all will suffer in the future from the lack of us […]
Community and volunteers come together for another successful Empty Bowls
Another Empty Bowls event has come and gone with a host of wonderful volunteers pulling off an enjoyable and successful day. Walking among the tables after the first few guests had trickled in, I discovered there were quite a few regulars present. One pair of sisters informed me that this event was an annual get together for them. Another table […]
Holiday happenings in Cook County
“You’ll find that shopping is much cooler in the Coolest Small Town in America!” says Linda Kratt, executive director of Visit Cook County. “The holidays in Cook County are a truly authentic small town experience with the warm, friendly shopping environment the holidays used to be known for. It’s the kind of place where you’ll f.ind one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from […]
CCLEP to offer home construction program
Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP), Cook County Extension and other supporters will offer an all-day course, “New Home Construction From Building Permit To Certificate of Occupancy,” on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. This course is in the process of being approved for seven continuing education credits that includes two credits of energy by the State of Minnesota Department of Labor […]
Cascade Lodge and Restaurant to close for renovations
Cascade Lodge, Restaurant and Pub, will be closing temporarily in order to complete some major facilities updates from Dec. 7 through Dec. 17. Both the lodge and the restaurant and pub will reopen on Friday, Dec. 18. “We decided that now was the time to take on some major upgrades,” said Michael O’Phelan, co-owner of the establishment along with his […]
Book award nominations now being accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for the 28th annual Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards, which will be presented at a public celebration on May 26, 2016 at the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. The celebration will include a featured speaker, book fair, and refreshments. Nominations may be submitted in one of six categories: . Nonfiction: Nonfiction works such as history, biography, […]
Operation Family Christmas needs your help
Even though snow has been slow to come this year, winter marches on, getting closer and closer to Christmas. For many this is a time of joy, but not for all. So far 65 kids throughout the county will be short Christmas presents if no one lends a hand, and this is where you can help. “The North Shore Credit […]
Nov. 30 program to feature brain development in children
Parents, child care providers, educators and community members are invited to a free community forum at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The topic will be “Brain Development in Young Children” featuring Molly Harney, Ph.D., an early childhood associate professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Harney will explain in simple to-understand language the link […]