Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has been named a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for its contributions to the health of mothers and their babies. MDH recognizes workplaces and county health departments that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting breastfeeding mothers by creating a workplace lactation support program. Sawtooth Mountain Clinic hosted a celebration for this recognition... READ MORE >
Another Walk to School Day is just around the corner. On October 10, all students, families, and community members are invited to join in the fun by starting their day with a walk or bike ride to school on International Walk to School Day. This is the only fall event, with three routes of “Walking School Buses” in Grand Marais... READ MORE >
Healthy Northland, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, and Cook County Public Health and Human Services are pleased to announce Cook County Schools/ISD 166 has been awarded a grant to make breastfeeding easier for their employees. ISD 166 has added a lactation room, a designated space for women to pump and express milk privately during work. They are also working to implement a... READ MORE >
The Bike Safety Rodeo has become a much loved and anticipated annual event in Grand Marais, bringing families and children from across the county together to help kids learn how to bike safely. Each year this event is possible thanks to community volunteers and this year, we need you! Over 20 volunteers are needed to make this event happen, and... READ MORE >
The new school year has begun, with students, parents, school staff, and the whole county getting back into the school year routine. As the weather holds, many children and adults are making use of their feet and bikes to get to and from school, work, and other destinations. To help us all be safer, whether behind the wheel of a... READ MORE >
This spring will bring more than warmer temperatures and greenery; it will also bring a stronger Safe Routes to School program in Grand Marais. Sawtooth Elementary School and Great Expectations School received good news this past week: both schools will receive a mini-grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. The schools have been working... READ MORE >
