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Cribbage continues at Cross River

The consensus of the group that has been meeting to play cribbage and other games at the Cross River Heritage Center is that they want to play every Monday night through May 22. On Monday, April 3, Art Anderson was the winner. Margaret and Polly each won a game of Scrabble. On Monday, April 11, there were 12 cribbage players.... READ MORE >

Is it safe?

On Wednesday, April 27, the Grand Marais Congregational Church (UCC) will host a program about the safety of eating fish from 5 to 7 p.m. Organizers want to know what influences moms’ and women’s decisions about eating fish. Attendees will talk about fishing, eating fish, what types of fish you eat – including what fish are your favorites, how often... READ MORE >

Shakopee mobile unit to visit Grand Portage

This spring the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community mobile unit will be kept busy providing services to Minnesota residents, including two visits to Grand Portage by the mobile unit. The SMSC mobile unit is both a mobile medical clinic, which provides health screening, mammograms, prevention and education, treatment services; and a mobile incident command center which can be used to handle... READ MORE >

Youth tennis kicks off soon

Once again this spring, boys and girls ages 5-18 will have an opportunity to participate in a five-week USTA Jr. Team Tennis program. This after school program allows students to learn how to play tennis, to improve their skills, and to have a great time playing with their peers. Groups will be organized by matching players of similar age and... READ MORE >

Car destroyed by fire after accident in Colvill

Two Grand Marais women narrowly escaped serious injury after the 2002 Buick Rendezvous they were in left Highway 61 near mile marker 118 on Friday, April 1, 2011. According to Minnesota State Patrol Lieutenant Steve Pillsbury, Helen Ford, 75, was driving west toward Grand Marais when she swerved to avoid a deer and her vehicle left the roadway. The car... READ MORE >

Cakes wanted

Decorate a cake and donate it for the Cook County KIDS PLUS Silent Auction held on Saturday, April 16. Drop off your cake at the Cook County Community Center anytime on Friday, April 15 or before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16. The top three cakes win a prize! All cakes will be in the silent auction. Come and bid... READ MORE >

Free “Job Seeking Skills” workshop

Cook County Higher Education, in cooperation with the Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training, is offering a free “Job Seeking Skills” workshop on Thursday, April 14. This interactive workshop about the job seeking process will cover job search training, resume development and preparing for the interview. Participants will learn how to identify employment opportunities, write job-winning resumes, create cover letters... READ MORE >

Guitar workshops at Bluefin Bay

Concerts from Behind the Taconite Curtain is pleased to announce a Fingerstyle Guitar Masters Weekend at Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte April 15 – 16. The weekend of workshops and concerts features award-winning guitarists Phil Heywood and Steve Kaul. All profits from the weekend will go to WTIP Community Radio in Grand Marais. The event kicks off Friday night with... READ MORE >

End of life care topic of Care Partners program

The Hospice Foundation of America’s 18th annual national program Spirituality and End-of-Life Care will be presented by Care Partners of Cook County on April 13 and 14. On Wednesday, April 13, the program will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m. in the large classroom at the Cook County North Shore Hospital. The following day, the program will be presented... READ MORE >

Free Energy Efficiency Workshop for Cook County homeowners

A free energy efficiency workshop for Cook County homeowners will be held Tuesday, April, 12, 7-8:30 p.m., at the North House Folk School blue building. This workshop will be presented by Dean Talbott, program manager of the Duluth Energy Efficiency Program (DEEP), which helps homeowners save money, conserve energy, and lessen their impact on the environment. The Cook County Local... READ MORE >