Which town best embodies the “Spirit of Minnesota?” That’s the question Minnesota Monthly seeks to answer. Earlier this summer, hundreds of towns – from small villages to large cities – were contacted with the opportunity to enter the third annual Minnesota Monthly “Best MN Town Search.” Towns and cities across the state heeded the call and submitted impassioned entries that […]
Cook County Higher Education raises more than $6,000 for scholarships through its annual fundraiser
Karen Blackburn, executive director of the Cook County Higher Education, reports that last week’s fundraising event held at the Summit Chalet at Lutsen Mountains brought in more than $6,000 for Higher Ed. More than 120 people turned out to hear featured four-time Winter Olympic skier Cindy Nelson give the keynote address. “She was inspirational, motivational and delightful,” exclaimed Blackburn. “We […]
FIKA’s tip jar helps fund Restorative Justice program
Those nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars one throws in the FIKA café tip jar make a big difference. Every year FIKA’s café “Tips for a Cause” jar contributes to projects, which help the community. This fall the recipient of this community building fund is the Cook County Restorative Justice (CCRJ) program, which is very thankful for this honorable and generous […]
Arrowhead Eagles sponsor pancake breakfast
Cook County’s volunteer aviation group, The Arrowhead Eagles, will be holding their annual fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast on Saturday, September 21 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport, 123 Airport Road in Grand Marais. Proceeds from the event help to fund the Arrowhead Eagles’ mission to support Cook County Minnesota’s airport and aviation tradition. The Arrowhead Eagles […]
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Commander Bob Mattson, American Legion Post 413, presented a check to Joyce Scott, public relations coordinator of the Silver Bay veterans home as a continuation of Post 413’s support of the veterans home. While visiting, commander Mattson set up future luncheon dates in September and October for the veterans which the post hosts for them at Grandma Ray’s.
Recovery Court
It is happening across the United States. People are arrested multiple times while also struggling with substance use disorder. The cycle of arrest, chemical use and probation makes the possibility to change seem far out of reach. But for some, a new possibility has emerged – treatments courts, also known as “drug courts,” work to provide structure, support and hope. […]
Fall changes coming to the forest
It is fall, and the forest is changing quickly. Leaves are turning color and falling, flowers are going to seed, and animals are prepping for winter by putting on fat, flying south, or caching food. Changes happen fast enough that the Superior puts out a weekly fall color report so you can visit the forest, even when you don’t have […]
Arrowhead Electric Cooperative and partners bring electric charger to the shore
As more drivers realize their automobiles are the number one emitters of carbon emissions in the state of Minnesota, they are turning to purchase electric cars. Electric cars not only reduce harmful emissions, they are quieter than vehicles with internal combustion engines, cost less to run, have more top end torque and come with all of the bells and whistles […]
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After running 78 miles together, Michelle Stolz and Long Nguyens stopped to exchange marriage vows at the Cramer Road aid station where they met in 2015. According to race director John Storkamp, during the 2015 Superior Fall Trail race Michelle was volunteering at the aid station overnight and Long was volunteering as a photographer – when their friend Kari made […]
Meet Joe Beres, new communications and marketing director at North House
North House Folk School recently hired Joe Beres as its new communication and marketing director. With all that’s going on at North House Folk School, Joe has had to hit the ground running, so to speak, but he took a few minutes from his busy schedule for a short interview. Q-Where are you from? A- I grew up around Milwaukee, […]