North Shore Storm boys and girls both won the team competition for the second week in a row, and neither team competition was close. And for the second week in a row, the cross country meet was held at Pincushion with competition from Carlton- Wrenshall and Cromwell. The meet was held Thursday, September 10. Noah Foster of Cromwell took the […]
Minnesota DNR invites deer hunters to share their wildlife observations this season
An online questionnaire will make it easier for Minnesota deer hunters to report wildlife they see during their hunts this year. “This is a simple, direct way for hunters to share their observations of deer and also broaden our knowledge about other Minnesota species,” said Eric Michel, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources research scientist. “We’re really encouraging hunters to participate […]
Hunters encouraged to collect grouse feathers for genetics study
Grouse season opens Saturday, September 19. Spruce grouse hunters in northern Minnesota’s boreal forests are being asked to voluntarily submit feather samples for a genetics research project being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the University of Minnesota. “Hunters who enjoy pursuing these birds are critical to the success of this project and our work […]
Local entities thank MN Responds COVID-19 Volunteers
Lisa Sorlie, C. C. Highway Department accountant and public information officer The Cook County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), local artist Linda Baudry and Set Out Screen Printing have collaborated to thank MN Responds COVID-19 volunteers for their service over the last six months. “This effort is designed to thank all of the volunteers registered […]
A tear for a terrific dog
During the weeks and days of my grandmother’s dying and death she was moved from her apartment in Stillwater, Minnesota, to the hospital in St. Paul and back to a care center in Stillwater, which is on the great St. Croix River. I do not know whether she was happy or not. The maternal side of my family gathered together. […]
Welcoming back students in a new way
Some of our local students will be back in school soon, while others will be distance learning or utilizing the essential childcare programs. Whatever learning mode students participate in, many will be out walking, biking, and enjoying the fall weather. The Safe Routes to School Committee (SRTS) works year-round to make it safer, easier and more enjoyable for children to […]
2020 Folds of Honor golf challenge raises significant donations for military families
It was a red, white and blue clothing day for the Ekstrom brothers last week as they spent the day golfing to raise money for Folds of Honor. The brothers played 13 hours of golf on the Superior National golf course in Lutsen, raising almost $6,500 for Folds of Honor. Brothers Heath and Drew Ekstrom were back at it again […]
Free student meal program
All children ages 18 and under, during this time that Cook County Schools are in distance learning, will have a bag breakfast and lunch available. Parents and caregivers will need to request a bag breakfast and lunch by emailing lunchrequest@isd166.org. and including the names of the children, pick-up location and contact phone number. Meals will be available daily for pick-up […]
Library Hosts local virtual book discussion of A Good Time for the Truth
As part of the One Book One Minnesota statewide community read, Grand Marais Public Library invites the community to sign up now for a local virtual book discussion of A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota. David Lawrence Grant, one of the book’s contributors, will facilitate the ZOOM discussion on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. A […]
Wolf pups born on Isle Royale
Although still in its infancy, efforts to rebuild the Isle Royale wolf population and strengthen the Island’s wolves’ genetic diversity seem to be going well. Earlier this week, the Isle Royale National Park and State University of New York-College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) released a report that documented reproduction for wolves introduced to Isle Royale in 2018 and […]