Education Beat: Stopping the Slide
Summer is a time for kids to kick back, take a break from routine, and enjoy lazy days. It also, in many cases, is when learning loss- aka “The Summer Slide” can take place. Summer setbacks are nothing new regarding academics and the phenomenon has been researched by educators since the beginning of time. On average, student achievement can decline […]
COVID-19 cases continue to climb
COVID-19 looks like it is here to stay. At least for the near future. This past week the county PHHS reported 24 new cases over the last seven days. That brought the total count to 1,060 since the start of the pandemic. Cook County has 3,209 folks who are up to date on their vaccinations. “Up to date” is the […]
Historical Reflections
COOK STOVE AND OVEN FROM EARLY 1900s This cook stove and oven was photographed by Mary Bally in the mid 1920s. You can see that someone has been taking good care of this appliance; it is very clean. These stoves were used for cooking and baking, plus they provided room heat for a home or cabin.
City council mum on food trucks licensed to operate on city owned property
Sidney’ s Frozen Custard owner Bruce Block appeared before the Grand Marais City Council during the Public Comment period and asked the council to deny requests to set up food trucks on city owned property. Block said he has had the pleasure of eating at food trucks sitting on private lots but doesn’t want the city to make a policy […]
Unemployment sinks to another all-time low: 2 percent
Minnesota gains jobs for the eighth straight month; Labor force participation rises again The unemployment rate ticked down two-tenths of a point to 2 percent in May 2022 – a new record low since the metric has been tracked in 1976, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The decline in the […]
Classes to be held on end-of-life issues and legacy planning
Cook County Higher Education is hosting a summer series of lunch and learn classes by the Cook County end of life doulas, A Better Death LLC. These classes are covering a range of topics intended to guide participants to a life lived with intention and educate on end-of-life issues. “Legacy Projects: What will work best for you?” will be held […]
Volunteers needed
The Grand Marais Art Colony is seeking volunteers for the 31st Annual Grand Marais Arts Festival! This festival is truly a community effort, and we rely on volunteers to make it possible. The festival is July 9 and 10. Volunteer shifts are available before, during and after the event. Learn about volunteer shifts and sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea-bab29a5f49-arts1 All volunteers […]
