The Summer Snacks & Packs Food Box program will start with boxes being delivered or available for pick-up starting June 14. If you have not signed up for the program and your children are eligible for free and reduced lunch, please sign up by contacting Diane Booth at the Cook County Community Center / Extension office. (218-387-3015).... READ MORE >
Hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors should be aware of bears when heading outdoors, whether for a quick hike or a longer camping trip. 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 avoid human contact for their safety. However,... READ MORE >
The bass fishing catch-and-keep season opened Saturday, May 29, and spring is a great time to cast a line for these fun-to-catch fish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass can be easier to catch in spring and early summer when they spend more time in shallow water. Later, as water temperatures rise, bass move to deeper water in search of sunken points,... READ MORE >
The Gala for the Grove, the tenth annual auction/fundraiser to support Birch Grove is back, launching entirely online in a safety-first form from June 5-12. “It’s my favorite fundraising event,” says Director Diane Blanchette, Birch Grove Community School. “I always leave with a sense of community that renews my resolve to keep our small school going strong.” Proceeds from the... READ MORE >
Birch Grove Community School received a grant of $586 from the WISE (Women’s Initiative for Service and Education) Lions Club to purchase paint by number kits for K-5th grade. Students worked on their pieces at home during distance learning and/or on site at school. Speaking about the gift, Birch Grove Community School Director Diane Blanchette said, “We hope that these... READ MORE >
If you are interested in getting some exercise, exploring new places and making new friends, then the Happy Hikers Club is for you. The purpose of the group is to build community and get out and enjoy the natural beauty of our surroundings here on the North Shore and the Gunflint Trail. This year there is a nice lineup of... READ MORE >
The American Pickers are excited to return to Minnesota. The hit series plans to film episodes of the History Channel television series throughout northeastern Minnesota in July 2021. The producers said, “We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are facing very uncertain times. We at American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be following all... READ MORE >
Cook County residents can now visit www.MNbenefits.org to complete an online application for economic assistance programs. Launched on May 12, MNbenefits.org is a simple, secure web application that connects you with state and county services to help you and your family meet your basic needs. You can use MNbenefits.org to apply for cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits,... READ MORE >
“We have come to fish for the herring-fish That live in this beautiful sea” V Wynken From Eugene Field in his children’s classic, Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. First opening its doors in 1996 and now old enough to be celebrating its 25th anniversary, the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte is officially open for the season. You can tell... READ MORE >
Second Harvest North Lakes Food Bank reports that 41 percent more seniors have received food assistance in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin this spring compared to last year. Through this year 3,798 additional seniors have received food assistance at regional food shelves as well as Second Harvest’s own direct service programs. “Pre-Covid, we weren’t seeing as many seniors at our... READ MORE >
