On March 24, 2022, the Cook County Community Fund Trustees held their first annual Scotch Tasting fundraiser at the Birch Terrace Supper Club. The CCCF is an affiliate of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. The tasting included a special collection of single malt expressions representing each of the designated regions of Scotland. The evening started with a special “pub […]
Foreign journalists visit Cook County
David McDonald, executive director of the World Press Institute, introduced eight foreign journalists to a crowd of local residents who came to the Arrowhead Center for Arts to hear stories and ask questions about the way the news was reported in each of the countries. The journalists came from Argentina, Finland, India, Hong Kong (China), Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Iran, and Nigeria.
Snoring: Minor irritation or major issue?
Snoring is such an ordinary part of people’s lives that it’s easy to become complacent about it. But is it just a harmless part of the sleep soundscape, or does all that “sound and fury” signify something? It’s estimated that almost 60 percent of men, 40 percent of women, and more than 25 percent of children snore. As a person […]
Thomas Young
Thomas Young, 38, formerly of Grand Marais/ Hovland, MN passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at U of M Medical Center. Tom was born August 9, 1983 in Duluth, MN to Robin L. Young and Andrea J. Jackopich. He had celebrated 5 and a half years of sobriety and had a deep love for God, his wife and daughters. He […]
Historical Reflections
COAST GUARD STATION OPENS FOR SEASON Coast Guardsmen Dave Puff and Alex Fleet check out the big outboards on their new 25-foot Whaler patrol boat. The boat has an enclosed cabin and is powered by twin 175 hp Johnson outboard motors.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOAPRIL 8, 2002 v On March 14, Governor Jesse Ventura signed a bill into law that will allow the Cook County Board of Commissioners to transfer land, specifically the Mineral Center Cemetery, to the Grand Portage Tribal Band. Small in size but historic in nature, the cemetery has been taken care of by the Band for some time. […]
Time to sign up for Campfire Kids
Registration is filling fast for the K-5 Birch Grove Community School Campfire Kids program. The youngest kids must have completed Kindergarten to enroll. Due to the overwhelming registrations and interest, Birch Grove is considering adding another staff person on Wednesdays and Thursdays to accommodate all who would like to experience Campsite Kids. So, if you get waitlisted, be patient, the […]
Hermantown City Councilor Grant Hauschild to run for State Senate
Hermantown City Councilor Grant Hauschild (DFL) has announced his candidacy for Minnesota State Senate District 3. “During my time on City Council, I’ve focused my efforts on the legislative process to help bring state investments to our community. Senator Bakk has played a key role in that effort, and I want to thank him for his service in delivering for […]
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., $22 (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 […]