A law signed on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, by Governor Walz includes new requirements for health insurers that the Minnesota Department of Commerce says will protect Minnesotans’ access to preventive care, helping them keep their families healthy and saving them money. Commerce drafted the requirements months ago, anticipating recent federal court challenges that jeopardize no-cost preventive care guaranteed under the […]
New MN law protects access to preventive health care threatened by court challenges to Affordable Care Act
Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization awards 2023 aviation scholarship grants to two local aspiring pilots
Jordan Ekroot and Vaughn Swindlehurst recently received scholarships from the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization. Vaughn received a $2,500 award that he’ll apply towards his goal of earning a private pilot certificate, in his quest to become a commercial pilot. A second Scholarship award was presented to Jordan Ekroot as a “continuation grant” to help Jordan get his transitional fixed-wing rating. […]
New MDH study shows potential for more accessible health care through telehealth
A new study produced by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) highlights the potential for telehealth to make care more accessible while providing similar levels of service to traditional, in-person ways of delivering care. Telehealth is the use of electronic or telecommunications technology to access health care remotely. The preliminary report aligns with the Health and Human Services bill recently […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Picnic Community Picnic sponsored by Cook County DFL. All welcome. Free hotdogs and ice cream. Monday, June 26. 4-7 p.m. Grand Marais Rec Park Pavilion. Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. Ruby’s Pantry will now be at […]
Pet of the Week
This is Chet McHugh, who went to dog heaven on June 1st, following loving care from Dr. Samari and his team at Cedar Grove Vet Clinic. This photo was taken six years ago on Zeke’s Road. We think that Chet is running again in fields something like these. Pet of the Week celebrates pets, past and present. Please share some […]
Fund raiser held for the International Brick Collectors Association
Brick swap held at the Grand Marais Rec ParkBrian Larsen A little rain didn’t slow the enthusiasm of the brick collectors who attended the International Brick Collectors Association’s (IBCA) “brick swap” held at the Grand Marais Rec Park on Saturday, June 10 at the pavilion. About three dozen people were in attendance for the swap and then an auction followed where people bid against each other to purchase […]
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In case you missed it, on Saturday, June 3 the splendid Strawberry full moon rose in all of its glory.
After 3,000 miles, Spencer Mccullough has 15,000 more miles to pedal
“This cross-country cycling trip is a moment of mourning for the gifts of the National Parks we’ve lost or are soon to lose, a celebration of what’s still left for us to cherish, and an acknowledgment of the activists who work to make cycling a safer, more utilized means of transportation for our communities.” Spencer Mccullough Spencer Mccullough has ridden […]
David Eckel awarded Le Grand Du Nord medal for “toughest overall.”
David Eckel was competing in the recently held Le Grand Du Nord 54-mile gravel grinding race a week ago when he ran into some physical trouble. Rather than drop from the race he stopped and took a long rest and then finished in an unfamiliar spot, last place. But, as one of his fellow competitors said, David finished when most […]
Drew Holmen places 5th in the World Championships
Drew Holmen, 31, was the top American finisher at the 2023 Trail Long section of the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships held on June 8 in Innsbruck-Stubai Valley. Running a course more suited to mountain goats, Holmen ran 52.8 miles in 10:06:58 covering 19,905 feet of elevation. Drew averaged 14:59.24 per mile. The race was won by Benjamin Roubiol […]