Local students recently took part in a “Feed My Starving Children” event and they continue to raise funds for the non-profit organization, founded in 1987. Participants work to “feed God’s starving children, hungry in body and spirit.” Youths, their parents, grandparents, and community members are encouraged to take part in the next Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) bagging event, which... READ MORE >
Cook County will soon be introducing a prescription discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescriptions. The county has signed a contract to make free prescription discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 24 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.... READ MORE >
The Blandin Foundation has been honored by the Northland Foundation’s board of trustees and staff for contributions spanning a 20-year period. Grants and sponsorships from the Blandin Foundation for various Northland Foundation programs and projects total more than $1.1 million to date. The two foundations share a dedication to strengthening the vitality of rural northeastern Minnesota communities. Jim Hoolihan and... READ MORE >
The grassroots participation in nominating and electing directors is one of the most important powers that members have in controlling a cooperative. Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) is seeking nominations for the board of director for District 1, the Hovland and Grand Portage area. AECI Customer Service Representative Rose Thoreson said the current District 1 director, Keck Melby, has indicated... 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 7 and Judy Lovdahl of Finland was the winner for the night. Anyone is welcome to play, said Judy Gregg, a Heritage Center board member.... READ MORE >
Youth Hockey bingo nights are a lot of fun—kids, parents, and grandparents gather for a good cause and to have some fun trying to beat one another at bingo! Mark your calendars for Cook County Youth Hockey’s bingo fundraiser on March 25 at Gunnar’s Restaurant. Come on out and have dinner and playsomebingo,beginningat5p.m. There will be lots of great prizes... READ MORE >
Charlie Appelstein has been described as “the best youth care trainer in America” by Robert Lieberman, former president of the American Association of Children’s Residential Centers. He has devoted his entire adult career to helping children and youth struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges and those who guide them. An engaging, informative, and humorous speaker, Appelstein is the author of... READ MORE >
A summer apprenticeship position for a young adult, age 18-25, is available at the Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) through Conservation Corps Minnesota. Cook SWCD is located in Grand Marais and has been chosen as one of several placement sites throughout the state for this new program. The program is funded through the Minnesota Environment and Natural... READ MORE >
A free, informal workshop on learning how to start a vegetable garden this year, what kind of soil you need, what to grow, what seeds to grow, etc., will be presented from 10 a.m. to noon March 26 at the Cook County Community Center. Participants may bring a clear jug or container and start some seeds using the winter seed... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education will present “Roadside Advertising in a Digital Age – Connecting with People on the Move” on Tuesday, March 22 at the North Shore Campus. Does your business have a sign on the digital superhighway? Can your customers find you in this evolving digital world? Over 50 million people use GPS units, while even more use Google... READ MORE >
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