According to new research from the University of Minnesota and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, oxygen levels in the world’s temperate freshwater lakes are declining at rates faster than in the oceans. It’s a trend researchers found largely driven by climate change and land use, threatening freshwater biodiversity and drinking water quality. In research published in Nature, the research team discovered that: […]

Arrowhead Library System (ALS) now offers free access to the popular Creativebug online resource for patrons residing in Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods and St. Louis counties. Enjoy unlimited access to more than 1,000 award-winning arts and crafts video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. There are creative projects for every occasion with downloadable […]

The Grand Marais Public Library launches its Reading Colors Your World summer reading program on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Kids ages zero to 18 can choose between several ways of tracking their reading and learning activities and earning free books and other prizes. All the materials and instructions will be available at the library throughout the summer, so kids can […]

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and its variants in Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds foreign national boaters and anglers that travel restrictions are still in place. Unless exempt, foreign nationals, including United States citizens, cannot enter Canadian waters for any […]

US Forest Service naturalists will present on a different Northwoods-themed topic each week at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. Presentations will be located outside on the front porch of Chik-Wauk Museum, or if in bad weather, the presentation will be moved indoors to Chik-Wauk Nature Center (masks will be mandatory if held indoors). The presentation is free and family-friendly; donations […]

Grandma’s Marathon founder and former Executive Director Scott Keenan has published a new book documenting his journey of bringing the event from just 150 runners in 1977 to one of the most respected road races in the United States. My Journey to Grandma’s Marathon: History and Heroes focuses on the people involved in bringing Grandma’s Marathon to prominence, ranging from […]