10 YEARS AGOJANUARY 2, 2010 Record number of gypsy moths were found in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced its gypsy moth monitoring program captured almost 28,000 moths in 2009. That is more than twice the previous high of 12,000 moths caught in 2008. Nearly 99 percent of the moths collected were in traps from northeastern Minnesota. 50 YEARS […]
North Shore Title adds depth and expertise with four new employees
North Shore Title, a leading provider of commercial and residential real estate transactions, has strengthened its internal team at multiple office locations and is pleased to welcome four new staff members. Joining the team is Janet Merrill Levinski in a post-closing position, Wendy Hurst as an examiner, Rachel Fanney as an administrative assistant and Angie Hendrickson as an administrative assistant. […]
Preventing Child Abuse in Cook County
Cook County Public Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to promote the social and emotional well being of children and families and to prevent child abuse and neglect. Promoting social and emotional well being Research tells us that “protective factors” are important to healthy human development and contribute greatly to family and child […]
EATS fundraiser draws a good-sized hungry crowd
Not even several inches of mushy mealy-mouthed March snow, slick roads, and howling winds could keep people away from the Thursday evening March 5 EATS event. The high school hallway from the Eagle Doors to the high school gymnasium was abuzz with splendid smells of cooking food, tables filled with auction items, the sounds of music, laughter and happy chatter […]
Great Expectations changing drop-off zones for children
If you are dropping off or picking up kids from Great Expectations School, some changes are coming. Beginning Monday, March 30, the drop-off/pick-up zone will have fewer designated parking spaces between the crosswalk and the corner. An area will be marked with a sign that says, “no parking here to corner.” A few spots will remain available on the east […]
Soil and Water Board position open
The Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District (Cook SWCD) has an immediate opening for a supervisor to fill the seat vacated in District 5, east end of the county. The Board is looking for a person with commitment and concern for protecting the land and water resources of Cook County. Supervisors provide local and regional leadership and make decisions […]
Breast cancer fundraiser for Samantha Wallner
There will be a fundraiser for Samantha Wallner on Thursday, March 19 at Grandma Ray’s from 5-9 p.m. A taco bar meal will be available and live music performed by Timmy Haus. Suggested donations for the meal are $10 for adults and $5 for children age 10 and under. All of the money raised will go to Samantha to help […]
Park Board passes some rates for the Gunflint Hills golf course
The Grand Marais Recreation park board met Wednesday, March 3 and discussed a variety of topics, although there were few resolutions cast during the meeting. A lengthy discussion was held about setting rates at the Gunflint Hills Golf course. The 9-hole 3,030-yard municipal golf course is open mid-May through October, weather permitting. Park Board Manager Dave Tersteeg presented a sheet […]
Still time to sign up to be a census worker
There is still time to sign up to become a census worker. At $24 per hour and paid mileage, it’s a great full or part-time job. Last week Cook County was at 89 percent of the area’s recruitment goal, so sign up as soon as possible. Apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs. If you did sign up and have questions about your […]
Charles J. Futterer Memorial Open Bonspiel rocks!
The ninth annual Charles J. Futterer Memorial Open Bonspiel is now history as 21 teams enjoyed the curling competition at the Cook County Curling Club in Grand Marais. Curling in Cook County started in January 1963, and this bonspiel is named after the club’s first president. Fifteen visiting and six local teams vied for the prize money paid to the […]