Best of show: “Archie” mini-Australian sheep dog 8-weeks. Handler Faith Bohlman Belle from Plaine Minnesota. Best handler of Show: “Darla” Bernese mt dog. Handler Lincoln Boyce Albertville Minnesota. Other wins: Best of tiny class: “Stevie” a chihuahua terrier mix handler Sammi Olinger from Mankato Best handler tiny class: Hannah Luke of white bear lake with “Auggie” an 8-month maltipoo. Best […]
Now through October 1, apply to Extension Master Gardener volunteer program
The application period to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer is open through October 1. Extension Master Gardeners bring science based horticulture knowledge and practices to Minnesota, promoting healthy landscapes and building communities through volunteer efforts. “Our understanding of the benefits of gardening is expanding to include personal and community wellbeing, pollinator health, the importance of climate […]
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Minnesota voters went to the polls on Tuesday, August 9 to vote for the primary election. One happy voter was David Eckel.
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grant to support Long Distance Students and Student Services
Cook County Higher Education (CCHE) has received an $60,000 grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation for the 22-23 school year. The grant is comprised of two components: a $30,000 grant for tuition scholarships for Cook County residents enrolled in long distance post-secondary degree or certificate programs and a $30,000 grant to support CCHE’s student support services. CCHE is working […]
Walk! Bike! Fun! Bike Maintenance Workshop on Saturday, August 13 and Free Educator Course on Friday, August 12
Kristina Mattson, the new State Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Coordinator for Cook County would like to personally thank locals for their interest in helping sustain and grow Walk! Bike! Fun! Events and education in Cook County! “We can’t continue this important work and programing without them,” said Kristina. BikeMN will be joining us in Grand Marais for a FREE Bike […]
Cook County Historical Society needs help identifying photos
Can you help identify these women? The year and activity are unknown. If you can help identify photo# S961 please send your response (left to right, please) to history@boreal.org.
Are we in a pickle?
There is a craze sweeping the nation. People of all ages have flocked to this, um, well, I would call it an activity or a game, but others call it a sport. So, we’ll call it a sport, I guess. It is an unlikely craze. This sport has been around since 1965 but it’s been growing in the last decade. […]
Golfing with Perez?! Kinda?
Rob Perez wrote a response to my recent columns. I have edited it for length as well as reducing the number of insults to the game of royalty. Italics are “Wondering 61’s” response: For those who do not read these pages cover to cover with a hyperthymesia like recall, in response to a column I wrote that mocked the game […]