TheCook County Salvation Army “Merry Christmas for All” project had one simple goal: to multiply the “merry” for many in the Christmas season. Christmas is a season of delight and wonder and joy, but it can also be a season of multiplied stress, frustration, and disappointment. At the beginning of the holiday season, the Cook County Salvation Army Service Unit... READ MORE >
Just a few weeks after Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School in Grand Marais received national attention for its innovative outdoor exercise program, the school has again been highlighted as a “success story,” this time in partnership with the Cook County Schools Health Council. School District 166’s “Safe and Healthy Snack” program was featured in a Minnesota Department of Health report for... READ MORE >
Community Emergency Response Team training will begin in Cook County on January 19, 2010, said Emergency Management Director, Jim Wiinanen. “CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number.” Across the country there is only about one trained responder for every 100 citizens and that is about right for Cook County.... READ MORE >
Some fun events are on the agenda through a pair of after-school programs cooked up by Community Education. Thefirst, Make It & Bake It, is designed for fifth- through eighth-graders, who will learn how to work with dough and make such tasty treats as apple dumplings and calzones. The class will be held Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Feb.... READ MORE >
The First Baptist Church in Two Harbors invites North Shore community members to the Two Harbors Father- Daughter Ball, explaining that it will be a memorable evening for fathers and daughters to spend time together. The ball is scheduled for Saturday February 20, 2010 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Lakeview Castle Restaurant. Tickets are $30 per couple and $10 for... READ MORE >
The Cook County Council on Aging has openings for two board of director members. The board of directors is responsible for overseeing the Cook County Senior Center, and meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 9 a.m. Candidates should be folks who are energetic about change, as the agency is going through changes moving into the future. If you are... READ MORE >
On February 3 and 4, 2010, Cook County Higher Education in collaboration with the UMD Center for Economic Development will sponsor Profit Mastery: Creating Value and Building Wealth, an internationally-acclaimed seminar for owners, managers, and advisors of small businesses. The program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and increase their chances of... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Art Colony and Grand Marais Public Library are partnering to offer an afternoon of winter fun for children and families on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 1-3 p.m. at the Art Colony, offering a medley of activities, including folk music and dancing with renowned regional caller Terrence Smith, a story time with winter-themed tales, and an opportunity for... READ MORE >
TheMinnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that applications are available for a number of grants. Theyinclude grants for 2010 parks and trails Legacy funds; regional parks outside the metro area; natural and scenic areas; local trail connections, federal recreation trails, regional trails outside the metro area; public boat accesses; Metro Greenways community conservation assistance; and aquatic invasive species... READ MORE >
Kinder Eggs, the chocolate treats from Germany with a tiny toy inside, are available in Canadian stores. With the holiday season upon us, U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants importers and the traveling public to know that Kinder Eggs are banned from import into the United States. Kinder Eggs are prohibited because a toy surprise hidden inside poses a choking... READ MORE >
