The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts. Minnesota is bear country, but people can peacefully share the outdoors with bears by paying attention to where and when they are most likely to encounter bears. Black bears are naturally cautious animals that typically avoid... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Friday, July 15, on fisheries management plans for several lakes in the Finland fisheries work area. In Cook County, the Four Mile Lake plan will include an update of fisheries information and a review of sampling frequency. In Lake County, the Eighteen Lake plan will include an... READ MORE >
Amy Kloster has been awarded the Arrowhead Eagles 2022 Aviation Scholarship. The scholarship is offered annually by the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization based out of Grand Marais/ Cook County Airport. The 501(c)(3) organization works to enhance aviation opportunities and support the Grand Marais airport (KCKC). Kloster’s application was selected by the Eagles Board of Directors and the scholarship certificate was... READ MORE >
With warmer weather and May being Arbor Month, now is a great time to plant a tree, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Minnesotans across the state can plant trees now to support resilient community forests into the future,” said Jennifer Teegarden, cooperative forest management outreach specialist. “By thoughtfully choosing, planting, and caring for a diverse mix of... READ MORE >
Sharon Hexum Platzer, Lutsen, is running for a three-year term on the Arrowhead Cooperative’s Board of Directors. She is hoping to replace Scott Harrison, the District 6 representative who has fulfilled his term limits on the board. If Sharon wins, she will be the second woman serving on the seven-member board. Here is a short interview with Sharon. “Our family... READ MORE >
Cook County delegates Marcie McIntire, Gregg Westigard, and Denny FitzPatrick attended the DFL 8th Congressional District Convention in Eveleth on Saturday, May 7. There were 143 delegates in attendance from across the district. The new CD8 district boundaries cover a large part of northeastern Minnesota. CD8 is home to 675,929 residents, and now incorporates all seven Anishinaabe lands, including White... READ MORE >
The Cook County Highway Department crews have kept extremely busy responding to washed out roads in the back country. On Thursday, May 12 the county issued a no travel advisory for Irish Creek Forestry Road due to a washout one half-mile past the Irish Creek Bridge. Later the same day the announcement came that Moose Valley Road (CR 71) was... READ MORE >
Cook County Commissioners approved the hiring of several new employees at the boards’ May 10 meeting. Rory Anderson was hired as the new Soil and Water District Administrator. He will replace the vacancy left by Theresa Oberg who resigned. Tia Parks, Lutsen, was offered the job as the Highway Department environmental Specialist. This is a new position at the Highway... READ MORE >
The Senior LinkAge Line® will offer two Health Care Fraud, Waste & Abuse Prevention classes Wednesday, June 8, 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... READ MORE >
The CCHS boys’ baseball team will end regular season play with a double header against North Shore rival Silver Bay at home on Friday, May 27. The games will be played at Arleigh Jorgenson field behind the high school. Varsity action starts at 2 p.m. with the second game to follow. This will be the last time the Vikings play... READ MORE >
