On Sept. 26, 2009, the Cook County Firewise program will have completed its Countywide Wildland Hazard Assessment Project. Since 2004, the Cook County Firewise Committee has worked to assess all properties in the county and educate property owners on what they can do to their property to increase the survival of their home in the event of a wildland fire.... READ MORE >
The 24th annual Zion Church Booya and Finn Fest will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Finland, Minnesota Heritage Site on Little Marais Road. The public is invited. Events begin at 10 a.m. Among the luscious comestibles will be the famous booya and bread, baked potato with toppings, Paul’s famous corn on the cob, fried bread, nachos, nachos supreme,... READ MORE >
quality a to tournaments telling become include junior tournaments, help and membership pointed most said town Music from Ireland, Scotland and Minnesota performed on an array of wooden flutes, whistles, concertina, pipes, voice and guitar will be featured at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Hovland Town Hall. The concert will be presented by Dáithí Sproule and Laura MacKenzie.... READ MORE >
Girls and boys ages 3-7 are invited to participate in dance classes at Birch Grove. The 10 classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 14 to Oct. 14 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. in Birch Grove’s gym. The cost is $5 per class, or $45 for all. Students should wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement. No dance clothes... READ MORE >
National Child Passenger Safety week is Sept. 12-18, and its purpose is to bring public attention to the importance of properly securing all children in an appropriate child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt every trip, every time. As part of Cook County Public Health & Human Services and Cook County North Shore Hospital’s collaborative effort, there are now... READ MORE >
Thesecond week of bear season saw a fairly large jump in registrations. At press time, Buck’s Hardware in Grand Marais had the highest number of bears registered, 45. The location with the next highest registration was Mike’s Holiday in Tofte with 33. Lockport General Store reported eight bears registered. Windigo Lodge on the Gunflint Trail has had six male bears... READ MORE >
Minnesotans can follow the changing fall colors online this autumn on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Web site at www.mnstateparks.info. The fall color reports are provided by state parks staff across Minnesota. These reports will also track the changing colors of native grasses and wildflowers. In addition, the reports will include notes on birds, butterflies and other wildlife migration,... READ MORE >
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a deserter from the United States Army at the Grand Portage port of entry on Aug. 24. Ryan Page of Deer Park, Texas was taken into custody by CBP officers after turning himself in upon his entry into the United States and after a check of his identification revealed that he was the... READ MORE >
Twenty questions developed by Al-Anon can help family members identify whether they have been affected by a loved one’s drinking, according to Nicolette Stephens, Information Analyst for Al-Anon. "While it is easy to see what alcohol does to the drinker, it may be difficultto see its effects on those who care about the drinker," Stephens said. The 20 questions can... READ MORE >
Summer went by quickly for residents at North Shore Care Center. Like everyone else, we had to work around the weather to be outdoors for picnics, luaus, live music, and other activities. Fisherman’s Picnic was a fun-filled weekend for residents with lots of family around. Fish burgers ware donated by the Larry Larsen family. Thenthere was the classy ride in... READ MORE >
