How do we support ourselves and other caregivers of those with dementia? Heidi Haley-Franklin of the Alzheimer’s Association (Twin Cities) will discuss coping strategies and available resources to increase the ability to care for individuals with dementia. She will also discuss common emotional reactions after receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and the losses that trigger them. This session is free […]
Community Calendar
Cook County Community Center Arena Fall Rummage Sale More vendors are needed! Sale will be on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. until noon. Reserve your spot for $15 by calling Diane at 218-387-3015. Space includes 2 tables and lots of floor space. Library Friends of Cook County Annual meeting at the Grand Marais Public Library, Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at […]
North Shore Storm competes at Milaca Mega Meet and Roy Griak
“We were blasted with heat again on Saturday, September 23, but our North Shore kids hung in there for some successful races,” said North Shore Storm head cross country coach April Wahlstrom. Three Storm runners headed to the Roy Griak race at the University of Minnesota and experienced some fierce competition. “Jake Paron, Noah Smith, and Will Surbaugh got to […]
Vikings lose to North Woods
Cook County gridders fell for the first time this season, losing a hard-fought contest 39-30 to the North Woods Grizzlies in a game played at North Woods on Friday, September 22. The last time these two teams met the Grizzlies beat the Vikings 52-14 in a lopsided contest. A much-improved Viking team was hoping to take a victory from the […]
Knees and shoulders need some work? St. Luke’s outreach doctor will help take the “rust” from them
Dr. David Rust, a physician with St. Luke’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, does outreach with patients at SMC. He is a fellowship trained sub-specialist in knee and shoulder surgery, and has expertise in arthroscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, joint replacement surgery and fracture surgery. “In my practice at St. Luke’s and with my outreach, I care for patients from youths to […]
Duluth YMCA names new chief executive director
The board of directors of the Duluth Area Family YMCA announced the appointment of Sara Cole as the new chief executive officer. Cole exemplifies the values of the YMCA, and has a great passion for the Y’s mission-based programming. Announcing Cole’s appointment, Duluth Area Family YMCA board of directors chair, Andy Wheeler, said the YMCA board undertook an extensive national […]
Wolf population increases with rise in deer density
Results from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2016-1017 wolf population survey suggest Minnesota’s wolf population has increased 25 percent since the 2015-2016 survey. After remaining stable during the past four years, the survey estimates that within Minnesota’s wolf range there were approximately 500 wolf packs and 2,856 wolves. The survey’s margin of error is about plus or minus 500 […]
Whitefish-tullibee sport-netting to open on northern lakes
Recreational netting for whitefish tullibee opens on Friday, October 13, on designated lakes that are less susceptible to sudden changes that impact water temperature, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. A $10 license is needed to sport gillnet tullibee or whitefish. The season is open to Minnesota residents only. These lakes, known as Schedule II lakes, offer recreational […]
Rutting Bulls
The beautiful colors of autumn are in full swing as the landscape turns from green to gold. I feel like the peak season is rapidly approaching since many trees are still half-green, while others have already lost some of their yellowed leaves after the recent storms. Autumn is famous for colorful transformations of the forest, but it is also a […]