TheMinnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized information related to baiting violations that were investigated by Minnesota conservation officers during the 2009 deer seasons. Conservation officers received 545 baiting complaints during the 2009 deer seasons (archery, firearms, and muzzleloader), resulting in 129 citations being issued and 140 firearms seized. Half of the conservation officers encountered other hunting violations while... READ MORE >
Because of wet, soft trail conditions, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is temporarily closing trails in the Pine Island, Smokey Bear, Koochiching and Kabetogama state forests to off-highway vehicle (OHV) travel. The early spring break-up and unseasonable weather have resulted in frost coming out of the ground earlier than normal. The closure will remain in effect until sometime... READ MORE >
For many business owners, financial statements can be confusing and hard to interpret, but they don’t have to be. This month’s Women’s Business Luncheon will focus on taking the mystery out of the numbers. Join Karen Kritta, CPA for an overview of interpreting financial statements— take a look at the numbers, what they mean, and how you can use them... READ MORE >
Four participants in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program completed the final exam, evaluation and exercise scenario March 4, 2010. Over the last 10 weeks Kay and Jerry Sivets, Tyler Howell and Kay Costello attended evening sessions covering disaster preparedness for the home and family, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, CERT organization, disaster psychology... READ MORE >
As you wander around town on a Saturday morning or take your sweetheart out for a nice lunch, you may see a blue and white KIDS PLUS sign in a window that says, “We support Cook County KIDS PLUS cards.” Those businesses give year-round discounts to anyone who purchases a card for $15 to support county youth activities. So, what... READ MORE >
Every Monday during tax season the Tax Volunteers are at the Grand Marais Community Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every Monday night they are at the Community Center’s log cabin from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. to help people with their taxes. However, the last tax day for the Community Center will be Thursday, April 13 from 9... READ MORE >
Create value and build wealth into your business using information and principles learned during an intensive two-day ITV business workshop with Jennifer Pontinen, business consultant at the UMD Center for Economic Development. Using case studies and financial reports, Pontinen will cover topics such as understanding your financial position, using tools to take active control of your business, making effective pricing... READ MORE >
Is it cool to be good at math? You bet! The Cook County sixth grade Math Masters teams went to the regional competition in Superior, Wisconsin Friday, March 12 and did not feel nerdy at all. Thetwo Cook County Middle School teams of five kids finished third and seventh out of 30 teams from around the northland. Joe Rauzi was... READ MORE >
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade students recently participated in an inventor’s project. Each student presented his or her project to classmates and will display the final project in the spring project fair. Theproject is designed to allow students to discover the power of their imagination and take part in the process of engineering an invention. Goals included problem-solving, developing... READ MORE >
Ann Russ, along with over 1,100 music colleagues, recently attended the 2010 Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter In-Service Clinic held February 11-13 in the Minneapolis Convention Center. Russ, who teaches K-5 music at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary, attended more than a dozen sessions, including workshops by Lyz Jaakola, Anishinaabe drummer, singer, and music educator; West African drumming led by Sowah Mensah,... READ MORE >
