BUDDING DICKENS? These sixth graders from Mrs. Krause’s class shared their writing at a recent meeting held for Cook County authors. Front row L-R: Lena Nelson, Dan LaVigne, Musa Abdel-Rahman, and John Fleming. Back row L-R: Megan Quarles, Alyssa Lindquist, Jesse Anderson, Jonathan Hedstrom, and Rebecca Eliasen.
Health Care Access Reimbursement for non-emergency medical transportation services
Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) administers the Health Care Access program for residents of Cook County who are enrolled in Medical Assistance (Medicaid). The program reimburses Medical Assistance recipients for expenses that are required to access their medical care. Expenses that can qualify for reimbursement include: mileage, parking, meal, and medical lodging. Medical Assistance recipients must provide […]
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 16, 2000 Cook County’s rate of unemployment for July 2000 was 2.1 percent, down from last year’s rate of 2.4 percent. There were 3,205 people employed in July this year compared to 3,198 employed countywide a year ago. June saw an unemployment rate of 2.6 percent. Richard Swanson, attorney for the Joint Grand Marais/Cook County Economic […]
Energy Assistance program and Cold Weather Rule help Minnesotans with fall and winter heating costs
The Minnesota Department of Commerce and Minnesota Public Utilities Commission remind Minnesotans about two sources of help if home heating costs are unaffordable: the Energy Assistance Program and Cold Weather Rule. “No Minnesotan should be without heat in their own home,” said Minnesota Commerce Department Temporary Commissioner Grace Arnold. “The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program is available to help Minnesotans pay […]
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Every school day the school’s cooks get up at 3:30 a.m. and head off to their work. Once at school they make breakfasts and lunches and then bag them up for more than 300 kids. Once laid out on the lunchroom tables the meals are “bagged and tagged” and from there the lunches are transported by school bus to various […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]
Restaurants and Bars can allow more people indoors
New guidelines released October 8 by the Minnesota Department of Health will now allow restaurants and bars to allow more people to dine inside. The guidance includes the following specific points: Limits party size in dining rooms to 10 people. Limits party size in bar areas to 4 persons. Requires patrons in all areas to be seated. The change to […]
MnDOT has $6.2 million in grants available for Greater Minnesota community projects
Minnesota communities, schools and their partners are invited to apply for funding on local projects that enhance transportation goals, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. More than $6.2 million is available in federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives program in Greater Minnesota (each region has a sub-targeted fund). This program offers a competitive grant for communities, schools and regional […]
Outdoor Painters of Minnesota announces 2020 Plein Air Grand Marais competition awards
The year 2020 has proven to be a challenging year to organize events where people gather in groups. But outdoor painting is a perfect pandemic avoidance activity, even if some painters are more home-bound than others. This year, participating artists could paint plein air anywhere, June 1 to September 18, 2020, with Competition Week activities held in Grand Marais from […]
Fall 2020 Virtual Job/Career Fair for the Northeast Minnesota Region
Despite the layoffs and furloughs that the pandemic has caused, many companies throughout northeast Minnesota are looking for candidates to fill open positions. Hiring during this time can be even more challenging and the Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training (NEMOJT) is offering an innovative way for employers and job seekers to connect. This event will be held on October […]