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A mad Raven was pestering an eagle and didn’t notice the eagle who was bearing down behind and nearly swiped the Raven.
Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program has $106 million more in federal funds, pays up to $3,200 for eligible Minnesota households
Direct link to release: mn.gov/commerce/media The Minnesota Department of Commerce has been awarded $106 million in federal funds for Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program for the 2021-2022 season, which will help more Minnesotans than ever. The Energy Assistance Program Dashboard published by the Commerce Department shows over $28.5 million has already been paid to over 25,000 Minnesota households in just the […]
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The I.S.D. 166 band played for the Veterans Day ceremony. Wild, windy, rainy weather kept many from attending, but for those who could make it, it was a nice way to honor our service members who have defended the country, both past and present. Story on B1.
Alberta Clipper sends rain and snow across the county
Thursday, November 11, a strong storm brought wind, rain and some snow to the Northland. Rain fell across Grand Marais for most of Thursday, accumulating about 6 inches. The Cook County Whole Foods Co-op parking was flooded, and rocks and debris were strewn across the Coast Guard parking lot as waves 10-15 feet high crashed against the shore. Winds reached […]
Covid cases climb in Cook County, North Shore Health receives CMS guidelines on employee vaccinations
As of November 11, there were a reported 293 confirmed cases of COVID- 19 affiliated with Cook County. That tally was an increase of 21 over the previous seven days. The increase in cases has created a demand for additional monoclonal antibody therapy at North Shore Health, said NSH Administrator Kimber Wraalstad. North Shore Health provides monoclonal antibody therapy for […]
Basketball practice starts for CCHS girls
The sounds of whistles, balls bouncing, and players voices came from the Pam Taylor gymnasium last Tuesday. They were happy sounds. Opening the door to the gym one’s eyes were turned to the Viking girls’ basketball players who were at the far end of the gym working out under the tutelage of head coach Kelly Hawsen and her capable assistants, […]
Local artist David Hahn has painting accepted to the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
David Hahn, well-loved Cook County artist, has a new honor. One of his pieces has been accepted at the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame! “Grandpa Dave,” who each year completes portraits of Cook County High School athletic teams and the individual players, has had a life career in illustration and artistry, especially in sports-artistry. (Including as sole illustrator for […]
I.S.D. 166 holds Veteran’s Day program
High winds and rain kept a lot of people from attending the November 11 Veteran’s Day program held in I.S.D. 166 gymnasium, but fort those who did weather the storm, it was a great program. Following the Honor Guard posting of the colors, the CCHS band played the State Spangled Banner and the audience rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. […]
2021 Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count coming up, Saturday, December 18
Both feeder watchers and walking/driving birders needed for the 2021 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The count will be held Saturday, December 18 for the Grand Marais CBC, which is a 7.5-mile radius circle from a point three miles south of the middle of Devil Track Lake. The count circle covers Hwy 61 to Lindskog Road and north, some of […]