Join local gardeners at the Cook County Community Center on Friday, Feb. 11 from 6-8 p.m. for a potluck, live music and a seed exchange. Everyone is welcome. Bring a dish to share, extra seeds and a recipe for the local Northwoods Food Project cookbook. Local gardening information from Cook County Extension will be available, and the Whole Foods Co-op... READ MORE >
Nordic skiers will soon have the chance to make tracks and history on the nation’s largest groomed ski trail system. The Volks Ski 400 km will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12 as part of Winter Tracks, the 10-day family-friendly celebration of winter in Cook County. Volks Ski 400 is a chance for residents and visitors to get out on... READ MORE >
It’s time for the annual celebration of the rich musical talent in Cook County. The Local Musicians’ Showcase will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. This year’s line-up includes Amanda Hand, Critter du Jour, Gina Macy & Friends, Joe Paulik, Pete Kavanaugh, and YaDaYaDa (Yvonne Mills and David Grinstead). The lobby opens... READ MORE >
A yearlong recognition for the 100th anniversary of the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Division of Forestry begins this year. The division has dedicated a century to protecting, managing and educating about one of Minnesota’s most treasured resources—its forests. “What condition would Minnesota’s forests be in without the division’s oversight?” asked Dave Epperly, DNR division of forestry director. “The 58... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Family Dentistry is participating in the “Give Kids a Smile” program for the first time. This is a statewide program promoted by the Minnesota Dental Association where our dentist, Dr. Alyssa Hedstrom and her staff, volunteer their time, services and resources, free of charge, to children of the community in recognition of Dental Health Awareness Month. This program... READ MORE >
It’s time again for the 2nd Annual Father-Daughter Dance, sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 4110. Last year a great time was had by all — this year promises to be bigger and better. Grab your favorite girl/girls and head to the North House Folk School! The dance will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 at North... READ MORE >
Sawtooth Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair beginning Monday, Feb. 14 and ending Thursday, Feb. 17. Funds raised will help purchase books for the media center, classroom libraries and students. Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event. The Book Fair will be open daily from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday... READ MORE >
It was a brisk weekend for outdoor hockey but that’s what Minnesotans are made for! The Cook County Mite 1 and Mite 2 teams journeyed down to Duluth for the Portman Jamboree on January 15 – 16 where hockey was in the air. The music from the loudspeakers had everybody in an upbeat mood, the Zamboni had the young kids... READ MORE >
The Silver Bay/Cook County Mariners hockey team entered its 2010-2011 season knowing that they would need skaters to step up on offense and in goal in order to compete. Their 11-1 pounding of rival Two Harbors on January 22 gave Bay fans a glimpse of both. Rather than relying on a single forward to score goals, the Mariners have spread... READ MORE >
Although the actual packaging of food for the Feed My Starving Children program won’t take place until April and May, there is still an opportunity to support this worthwhile North Shore effort. Before the mobile pack units arrive in Two Harbors and in Grand Marais, there must be enough money to fund the visit— $19,000 per event. The community can... READ MORE >
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