Nearly a lost tradition on the North Shore, Gary Hansen will once again cook up a mess of lutefisk for Zoar’s annual Lutefisk and Ham Dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Whether you are an old time lutefisk lover from way back or new to the aromatic pleasures of this favorite old country dish, you’ll... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Public Library is set to host Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss, Duluth, for a presentation titled “Technology and Me” at the library on Wednesday, September 26, at 6 p.m. This presentation is aimed at individuals 55 and older and their family members. Presenters scheduled are Aaron Windsor, Lighthouse technology instructor; Betsy Mistek, Lighthouse associate director; and Wendy Churpurdia,... READ MORE >
The Cook County Office of Emergency Management & Public Information is currently working with the University of Minnesota Duluth— Geospatial Analysis Center (GAC) to prepare an update of the county’s 2010 “Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan” (MHMP). The plan is a requirement of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), and must now be updated every five years in order... READ MORE >
Gary Zinter, FIC, a Thrivent Financial representative in Silver Bay, has been named the 2009 Volunteer of the Year for the Thrivent Financial East Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin Regional Financial Office. Zinter was selected for his dedication to helping others through volunteerism and service last year. He supported the efforts of Thrivent’s chapter leaders and affiliated congregational coordinators in delivering... READ MORE >
The final score in the Fisherman’s Picnic CCHS alumni baseball game favored the kids 10-2 over the alumni. Or maybe the score was 10-3? At any rate, more fun was had than anything as former CCHS baseball players donned their gloves, baseball caps, and employed their Ruthian baseball bats once again against kids from 2010 to the present. “It was... READ MORE >
As part of its grants, this Fall the North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF) awarded $7,500 to the Tofte Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to help with the purchase of a 2005 Ford Excursion to use for its potentially life-saving work. The Ford Excursion comes from the Lutsen squad who is buying a new vehicle. Meanwhile, Tofte has promised their current... READ MORE >
The change of seasons—cooler weather, less daylight—can be a hard time for some people. Long gray days can be tiring. Do you know the symptoms of depression? Do you know the difference between a little sadness over the end of summer and depression? The Human Development Center in Grand Marais offers the following warning signs: . Feeling sad or blue... READ MORE >
The Cook County Food Shelf, like many other community food programs, sees increased usage in winter months. A thoughtful West End resident offered a tip for snowbirds who don’t want to haul their non-perishable foodstuffs south. Instead of boxing up those groceries, donate them to the Food Shelf! It’s very easy to do. Donations can be dropped off at the... READ MORE >
Community members interested in the housing situation in Cook and Lake counties are invited to attend the North Shore Housing & Community Dialogue on Monday, September 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Red Building at North House Folk School. Representatives of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic... READ MORE >
Did you know that Minnesota and Cook County have some of the highest rates of working mothers in the country? Not only do many mothers work in the Northland, we also have the highest breastfeeding rates in the state. This means that in Cook County and Grand Portage, there are many mothers who are returning to work as breastfeeding moms.... READ MORE >
