The snow in the Northland is melting fast and before you know it, a variety of spring and summer traffic will appear. The Cook County News-Herald reminds people of all ages that safety is a shared responsibility for all road users—drivers and pedestrians. We offer the following tips to improve road safety for everyone. Walkers The benefits of walking are... READ MORE >
The Cook County Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications through May 1, 2011. The Cook County Community Fund supports projects in the areas of arts, community development, education, environment, human services and youth. Since being formed in 2003, the Community Fund has provided grants to WTIP Community Radio, Cook County... READ MORE >
You find a recipe to can pumpkin on a food preserver’s blog. Your grandma gives you her favorite pickle recipe. Are these credible and safe canning recipes? Find out by attending one of the Preserving Food Safely: Exploring the Options workshops on Tuesday, April 19 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grand Portage Community Center or Wednesday, April 20... READ MORE >
Barb LaVigne and George Wilkes, owners of the Angry Trout Café, will present Sustainable Business Practices: An Effective Business Strategy for the North Shore Marketplace at the next Cook County Business Network luncheon on Wednesday, March 30. Having caught the sustainability “bug” in the early 1990s, Barb and George have worked ever since to incorporate this concept into the cafe’s... READ MORE >
The Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder has found a way to beat cabin fever. Anyone who is interested is invited to “Cribbage Night” at the center. A group of folks met last Monday, March 21 and Art Anderson was the winner for the night. Anyone is welcome to play, said Judy Gregg, a Heritage Center board member. “We really... READ MORE >
What is so special about the North Shore of Lake Superior? Over 60 artists examine how its rocky shores and glistening lakes nurture their souls in an upcoming spring theme exhibit at the Grand Marais Art Colony, April 10-24, daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit captures why the North Shore is a powerful landscape as artists explore the... READ MORE >
In honor of the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, several downtown Duluth galleries, including Sivertson’s, will be hosting free receptions on Saturday, April 16. The events are part of the 21st annual Gallery Hop, which includes free day-long shuttle trolley service between all participating galleries. Sivertson Gallery, located at 361 Canal Park Drive, will present Duluth, The Paris of the... READ MORE >
The Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District is now holding its annual spring conservation sale of native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Native plant roots serve to stabilize soil and prevent erosion from storm water runoff. They also filter and cleanse water running through soil to the ground water below. Trees can increase the value of your property and... READ MORE >
Have you ever wondered what animals, other than deer, are visiting your yard or property? Unbeknownst to many, there are a variety of creatures that visit and even live on your property that you may never see, including bobcats, flying squirrels and a variety of small mammals. On Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m., Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association... READ MORE >
Learn the ancient art of T’ai Chi Chih through classes offered through Community Ed beginning in April. The idea is to circulate/balance the Chi, vital energy within the body, through the meridian channels. It is an inner discipline of body, mind and spirit that consists of 19 movements and one pose that are easy to learn and can be done... READ MORE >
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