Minnesota State Patrol Troopers are underscoring the importance of the “Move Over” law following a Jan. 17 crash in which the squad of a state trooper was struck while the trooper was assisting a motorist on the shoulder of I-35W near Forest Lake. Lt. Chris Edstrom suffered minor injuries. “Winter road conditions can lead to an increased number of vehicles... READ MORE >
The UMD Center for Economic Development announces the 19th annual Joel Labovitz Entrepreneurial Success Awards call for nominations. Celebrate entrepreneurial leadership and successes in the Twin Ports and Arrowhead Region by recognizing those entrepreneurs who have continued their dreams and taken on inordinate risks to forge ahead meeting the challenges of today’s economic reality. What business owner do you want... READ MORE >
Superior Hiking Trail Association board elections will be held in May at the annual meeting, and applications are being sought from people interested in serving on the board. The board is made up of people with a lot of different skills, so people with varying interests or skills are invited to apply. In particular, SHTA is looking for younger people... READ MORE >
The North Shore Music Association—now more than a quarter of a century old—presented another evening of amazing local musical talent on Saturday, February 12 at the Local Musicians Showcase—a tradition more than a decade old. Concert goers have come to expect a wonderful show at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts and the 2011 showcase did not disappoint. Taking the... READ MORE >
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is currently accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve on its board of directors. There are currently openings for an at-large representative and a student ad-hoc representative. ARAC offers grant support and technical assistance to individual artists and non-profit arts organizations who reside in the seven counties which make up the Arrowhead Region: Aitkin, Carlton,... READ MORE >
An expert on stress will be the featured guest at this month’s business lunch. According to Grace Bushard, Cook County Social Service supervisor, it is not uncommon for employers in Cook County to contact Public Health and Human Services regarding concern for their employees who may be experiencing stressful situations. Some of these concerns include depression, chemical dependency and occasional... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments through Feb. 28 on proposed changes and additions to various hunting-related rules. The proposals cover a variety of subjects including wildlife management areas, game refuges furbearer hunting, turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting and minor changes to habitat stamp contest judging rules. “Many of the rule changes included in this package have... READ MORE >
The board of directors of the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation is pleased to announce the 2011 scholarship availability for graduating seniors at Cook County High School. The Foundation’s board of directors will award selected Cook County High School graduating seniors full scholarships to Lake Superior College in Duluth; the scholarships awarded will pay for tuition, books and fees for one... READ MORE >
Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids was held on Saturday, February 5, 2011. There were 95 participants who raised $29,000 for area children with physical disabilities, like dedicated Easter Seal ambassadors Zachary Pylychuk and Erica Valiharju. Snowarama participants showed their great community spirit by dropping off their pledge forms at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino and... READ MORE >
Jordyn Kirk of Grand Marais has helped kick off the Violence Prevention Center’s 25th anniversary by creating a new logo. The 11th grader at Cook County High School is the winner of a competition that opened last fall to all Cook County residents. The guidelines asked for a dynamic, eye-catching design that reflects the organization’s mission. “I tried to think... READ MORE >
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