The American Pickers are excited to return to Minnesota. The hit series plans to film episodes of the History Channel hit television series throughout northeastern Minnesota in June 2023. We at American Pickers are still taking the pandemic very seriously and will follow all guidelines and protocols for safe filming outlined by the state. However, we are incredibly excited to... READ MORE >
Cook County High School is seeking to raise funds to purchase strength and conditioning equipment for use by Cook County athletics and the I.S.D. 166 physical education department. The current weight room is rather anemic and in need of a huge upgrade. Needed are power racks, barbells, hex-bars, resistance bands, bumper plates, storage equipment for organizing, and bands and weights... READ MORE >
On March 29 the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board announced it was awarding over $4 million to business, communities and outdoor recreation in the northland. One of the organizations receiving money was the North Superior Ski and Run Club, which was awarded $12,500 to repair and rebuild several segments of the Pincushion trail system including the replacement of culverts.... READ MORE >
The second annual Cook County Earth Day fair will be held Saturday April 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.at the Cook County Community Center. Hosted by Cook County and the Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP), this event is free and open to the public. There will be live music featuring Ben Nichols, Dre aka Jamaican, and GES rappers.... READ MORE >
North Shore Health was one of the lucky Minnesota hospitals to receive a generous grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. On Tuesday, March 21, the foundation announced grant recipients. North Shore Health will receive $207,035 from the Helmsley Charitable Trust. North Shore Health CEO/Directory Kimber Wraalstad said the grant will pay for a Point of... READ MORE >
Over a decade ago, a small group of local citizens drafted Articles of Incorporation for the Flintlock Range Association. This group had a dream of creating a gun range in Cook County, as this is the only one of the 87 counties in Minnesota that doesn’t have a range! In order to improve safety and protect the environment, these individuals... READ MORE >
The North Superior Ski and Run Club, Grand Marais was awarded a $1,000 grant that will be used to support equipment needs for an outdoor program for youth interested in learning a new skiing technique. The grant comes from the Northland Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy who announced last week nine awards to children-and-youth led projects in the region. The grants,... READ MORE >
If you want to spice up your life with a little fun, then come to Gene’s Foods. Once again the Grand Marais grocery store is hosting a two-week family game night drawing. “We provide the pop, popcorn and games, and you provide the family,” said Sherri Lashinski. Some of the games this year are Ticket to Ride, New York, Pancake... READ MORE >
Not many people get to compete in a track meet named after their grandfather, but Anna Hay did just that. The Bethel University Royals hosted the Gene Glader Classic on their indoor track on February 18th, with Anna, a freshman, taking second place in the mile with a time of 5:42.27. Anna lost the race to teammate Esther Nelson, who... READ MORE >
Once again, Oddz & Endz, your quirky nonprofit thrift store, is pleased to announce its annual community investment distribution for 2022. Twenty-nine Cook County nonprofit organizations will each benefit by receiving a portion of the $80,443.17 raised by Oddz & Endz last year. What is Oddz & Endz? Oddz & Endz is a nonprofit run entirely by volunteers. Our mission... READ MORE >
