At its March 22 meeting, the hospital board approved the request of radiology manager Caroline Hanford to purchase a new DXA scanner for the radiology department. This scanner measures bone density using two X-ray beams (with different energy levels) aimed at the patient’s bones; when soft tissue absorption is subtracted out by the computer program, bone density can be determined […]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: What can you do to help?
The office of Cook County Attorney represents the county in child protection court proceedings and participates in the Child Protection team. Child maltreatment is a problem in this country, as it is in most communities. We all have a responsibility to end it. Every community member has the power to intervene before child abuse occurs and to play a part […]
Penshorns offer challenge to fund a new ambulance
A new ambulance for the Gunflint Trail is getting closer to reality. Terri and John Penshorn, property owners on Seagull Lake immediately adjacent to Fire Hall 3 have generously stepped up to the plate with a donation and a challenge. They have committed to offer up to $20,000 as a matching challenge to the Gunflint Trail community. As of today […]
Area youth urge Sen. Bakk and Rep. Ecklund to keep lungs loud
On March 22, Ely, Grand Marais, Hermantown, Lutsen and Two Harbors residents joined more than 350 youth and advocates from across Minnesota to rally support at the State Capitol for policies that reduce youth tobacco products use. Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation, a coalition of nearly 60 organizations working to reduce youth tobacco use, hosted a Day at the Capitol […]
Building a lifetime of memories
My dad called and said he had a break from work so he’d be down the next day to “work on my deck.” Work on the deck meant replacing all the boards and the railing as the original was built 23 years ago and it was getting a little shabby. I had less than 24 hours to get ready for […]
Learn to grow nutritious food, beautiful flowers
What is the difference between dirt and soil? Whether you are gardening in containers, using raised beds or growing in the ground, you need to understand the relationship between your plants and soil. Come and learn some practical soils information you can use to grow more nutritious food and beautiful flowers. A class will be held on Wednesday, April 11 […]
Volunteers needed at Ruby’s Pantry
If you have some free time and a willing heart, Ruby’s Pantry will need volunteers this month on Tuesday, April 10. Come at 3:30 p.m. to the high school and you will be shown what to do if you haven’t volunteered before. Unpack food and be ready when it’s time to hand out food. Ruby’s Pantry needs up to 70 […]
On a bright note, music and summer coming to Cook County
Music and summer go together like peanut butter and jelly. A messy goodness that doesn’t last very long, but it is very enjoyable while it does last. The music festival and concert season in Cook County officially begins with Finding Your Voice: Stories & Song with storyteller Kevin Kling and songstress Simone Perrin, May 3-6 at the Gunflint Lodge. This […]
Apron Class coming to the Senior Center
The long lost art of apron-wearing is coming back! If you would like to learn how to make an apron, please attend the Thursday, April 12 and Thursday, April 26 class at the Cook County Senior Center. The classes will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon each day. Kim Nelson, senior center program director, will lead the class. “I […]
Northwoods Fiber Guild sponsors workshop
Button, button, who’s got the button? Becky Lyon, no doubt, has many buttons. As past president of the Minnesota State Button Society and board member of the National Button Society, Lyon judges competitions and gives programs at both state and national collectors’ conventions; and has published articles on many button subjects. Lyon will be the featured speaker at the April […]