The board of directors of the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 recipients of the scholarship awards of the Lloyd K. Johnson Post-Secondary School Scholarship. The scholarship award pays for all tuition, fees and books for one academic year at Lake Superior College in Duluth, with opportunity for a second year renewal scholarship based on academic... READ MORE >
Each year at this time, female turtles move from lakes, ponds, wetlands, rivers and streams to nesting areas, where they deposit their eggs in self-excavated nests. Unfortunately, many nesting areas are separated from the turtles’ wintering areas by roads. Turtles are often observed crossing roads as they make their way to nesting areas. “Many turtles and other species are killed... READ MORE >
From noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday there will be traditional craft workshops located all over the North House Folk School campus. This is your chance to meet the instructors, to taste, touch, feel, and witness techniques and traditions of these crafts. This is your chance to try your hand at making something you can’t make without professional... READ MORE >
Constitution Party delegates from across Minnesota assembled at the Brookdale Public Library in Brooklyn Center on May 8 to hear from candidates seeking office for various levels of government and voting for or against their endorsement. After deliberations on resolutions for revisions to the CPMN platform, the delegates listened as candidates articulated why and how they could bring responsibility to... READ MORE >
To help Minnesota communities prepare for the invasion of the emerald ash borer (EAB), University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer several workshops around the state during the month of June. However, the workshop scheduled to be held in Grand Marais on June 14 has been cancelled due to low... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Public Library is excited to offer a morning presentation by the Underwater Adventures Aquarium Tuesday, June 15 at 11:00 on the public library lawn. Come to handle live crabs, urchins, and sea stars and learn about why water and aquatic life is important! This friendly event is entirely free and open to the public and funded in... READ MORE >
Pre-registration is now open for the 31st Annual Tofte Trek 10K Wilderness Run/Walk on July 4, 2010. Jan Horak, an avid outdoorsman, cross-country skier and fitness enthusiast from Tofte, started organizing the Tofte Trek 31 years ago. Horak organized the event for 25 years. The 10K wilderness run/walk is open to all abilities and winds its way through the Superior... READ MORE >
The Hovland Arts Festival, held July 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hovland Town Hall, has become known for its wonderful assortment of local crafts.Thisyear organizers have expanded the event to include countywide artists and crafters. Current Cook County residents, seasonal or full-time, are encouraged to request an artisan application from Marcia Lacey, Hovland Arts... READ MORE >
The 7th Annual North Shore Dragon Boat Festival is seeking local talent including musicians, drummers and performers for this year’s festival. Join the fun, be in the Friday night parade, and a Saturday performance option is available. This year’s event is July 29 through Aug. 1. All interested talent is encouraged to e-mail dragonboat@boreal.org Paddlers are reminded to register by... READ MORE >
This spring 65 boys and girls, ages 5 – 16, participated in the five-week 2010 USTA Jr. Team Tennis program. Players practiced and competed in one of four divisions, QuickStart Tennis 8 & Under Division; QuickStart Tennis 10 & Under Division; 18 & Under Stars Division and 18 & Under Stripes Division. Forty-six junior players participated in the QuickStart divisions... READ MORE >
