A survey conducted by American Addiction Centers revealed that one in three Minnesotans have deemed that alcohol has been an essential purchase during the pandemic. The survey asked 3,000 people ages 21 and over. Minnesotans came in just slightly lower than the national rate of 37 percent. Delaware led the nation at 67 percent and South Dakota recorded the lowest […]
Arrowhead Eagles to hold annual meeting
The Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization (AEAO), a local 501 (c) (3) non-profit, will hold its annual meeting at noon on May l5 at the Skyport Lodge & Raven Rock Grill. A business meeting will be followed with a presentation by FAA Safety Team representative, Allan Thilmany. The topic will focus on local aviation weather resources and survival planning techniques and […]
The Northland Foundation awards grants to several Cook County groups
Between January 1 and March 31, 2021, the Northland Foundation made 62 grants totaling $1,003,280 to benefit the people and communities of northeastern Minnesota. An additional three grants were awarded in April by the middle and high school students on the Youth In Philanthropy board, for a combined total of 65 grants and $1,006,280 awarded in recent months. Youth In […]
Open House for girls interested in learning about Girl Scouts
What do Girl Scouts do and what does it take to become a Girl Scout? If you want to learn more, please attend an Open House at Colvill Town Hall, 2965 East Highway 61. The Open House meetings will be held every Thursday in May from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and are hosted by Troop 4112 (Girl Scouts Lakes and Pine of […]
Gunflint Trail Historical Society receives grant
The Minnesota Historical Society recently announced the newest recipients of 30 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants ($10,000 and less), totaling $268,192 to organizations in 16 counties. On that list of 30 was the Gunflint Trail Historical Society, which received $9,965. Those funds will be used to hire a qualified professional to conduct a preliminary review and inventory of […]
Photo
Autumn (Clearwater-Day) Hood’s son Carson celebrated his first birthday on Mother’s Day of 2021. Carson was born in the midst of the pandemic on May 9, 2020, at St. Mary’s hospital. Cameron Hood was elated to bring his wife and new son home last year on Mother’s Day of 2020!
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 […]
Author reading highlights Mental Health Awareness Month
Cook County Public Health & Human Services recently announced a virtual event with Jeff Zuckerman, author of “Unglued: A Bipolar Love Story,” in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. This free event, titled “Sharing a Lived Experience of Resiliency and Hope,” will include readings from Zuckerman’s book — a candid, funny, and refreshingly irreverent portrayal of the role a spouse […]
Pet of the Week
Do you have a favorite pet photo you would like to share? Tell us a little about your pet and send pictures and contact information to ccnh@boreal.org or Cook County News Herald, PO Box 757, Grand Marais MN 55604. Thank you!
Hannah Watt receives degree from Concordia University, Nebraska
Hannah Watt of Grand Marais, Minnesota, earned a Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) from Concordia University, Nebraska. Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Nebraska, which currently serves over 2,500 students. Concordia offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and […]