Let me introduce Snuffy the Boston Bull Terrier and her cousin Rosie (short for Roosevelt) the Bichon. Both of these dogs spend a good part of every summer vacationing on Hungry Jack Lake with their human grandparents, Tom and Cathy Peterson. This photo was fall cleanup weekend at the lake with timeout to hike the Centennial Trail. Do you have […]
Free Health Care Fraud, Waste & Abuse Prevention
Online class offered Wednesday, December 14, 2022The Senior LinkAge Line® will offer two Health Care Fraud, Waste & Abuse Prevention classes Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and again from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to detect and report potential errors, fraud and abuse; review potential fraud and scams targeting older adults, how to read their Medicare Summary Notice, learn […]
Jordon Porter /Ben Bramen co-winners in Buck’s Big Buck contest
After three days gone in Minnesota’s 2022 firearm deer hunting season there was only two entries in the annual Buck’s Big Buck contest, the fewest in years. And one of the entries was a doe! Ayden DeRosier entered a 105-pound doe in the Buck contest. Meanwhile Cory Christianson, Devil Track Lake, brought in a field dressed buck that weighed 189 […]
Winterer’s Gathering at North House Folk School
An estimated 500 people attended various events at the 2022 Winterer’s Gathering and Arctic Film Festival held at North House Folk School this past weekend, said North House Communication and Marketing Manager Joe Beres. Highlighting the weekend was featured speaker Anton Treuer, professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. “The Red Building was packed with people, many of them locals, […]
Vikings preparing for basketball season
Both of the CCHS girls’ and boys’ high school basketball teams are working hard to get ready for the upcoming basketball season. As they work on conditioning and drills, coaches of both programs are pleased with what they are seeing. Girls’ basketball Head Coach Kelly Hawsen has fifteen players out for the varsity this season. “We also have ten girls […]
Cook County Historical Society needs help identifying photos
The Cook County Historical Society needs helps identifying the people in this photo. If you know anything about this picture, please include the photo number “4197” and send your information to history@boreal.org.
Girl Scouts invite kids to Santa’s Workshop
Since 2005 local Girl Scouts have sponsored Santa’s Workshop on the first Saturday in December. Last year they took a break and decided they really would try hard to make that the only interruption in this tradition. So this year, Troop #412, with the help of Lifetime Members, is sponsoring the event. This is a shopping spree for kids, safe […]
Help is Available for Minnesotans struggling to pay for insulin
Minnesota’s Insulin Safety Net Program provides a pathway to access this life-saving drugA recent study found that more than 1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed their insulin because of cost concerns by skipping doses, taking less insulin than needed, or delaying buying insulin to save money. During National Diabetes Month, MNsure and the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy remind Minnesotans that the Minnesota Insulin Safety Net Program provides fast, reliable help for those […]
Is your Carbon Monoxide alarm working properly?
Carbon Monoxide Alarms should be tested monthly, batteries changed at least once annually.The Cook County Fire Chief ’s Association is reminding people to test their carbon monoxide (CO) alarms now that the winter heating season is upon us and with a recent uptick in carbon monoxide calls. Also, ensure that snow build-up is kept clear from dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace vents. “Carbon monoxide alarms save lives — but only if they […]