Have you ever wanted to learn to fly fish? Are you interested in learning more about water quality and why it is important for fish? Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with MN Trout Unlimited, Cook County Kids Plus, Cook County Extension and Community Education to host a fun-filled day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) of fishing... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Art Colony is hosting “Community Ink Day” from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 and community members are invited to join a class to learn how to screen-print their own T-shirt. Participants will screen-print their own custom T-shirt using their choice of ink color and one of several Grand Marais Art Colony designs. Or, participants... READ MORE >
Minnesota GreenCorps is now recruiting hosts and AmeriCorps members for the upcoming program year. Minnesota GreenCorps is an AmeriCorps program that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) started in 2009. AmeriCorps is a national service program that helps communities with a wide variety of challenges. Its goals include reducing solid waste and increasing recycling in communities, reducing greenhouse gases and... READ MORE >
Be it a popular spot like the headwaters of the Mississippi, or an obscure locale well off the beaten path, a new partnership between Lutsen Mountains and Conservation Minnesota has started a discussion about the people’s favorite places in the state. The easy-to-use web portal allows users to check out recommended locations near wherever they are in the state, and... READ MORE >
Several arrests for selling controlled substances were made in recent weeks stemming from an investigation begun by Cook County Law Enforcement in February 2013. On February 27, 2013, Cook County Sheriff ’s Deputies learned from a reliable confidential informant that it might be possible to purchase a “Perc 7.5” from Robert Joseph Gotchie, 31, Grand Marais. According to the complaint... READ MORE >
The gift of friendship can mean a lot for those on the journey of aging or serious illness—just someone to hear their stories, be with them or remind them of their significance. Care Partners volunteers provide companionship in the client’s home, at the Care Center, or the hospital. Volunteers provide ongoing friendly visits, a compassionate presence at end-of-life, phone check-ins,... READ MORE >
This summer, a project is being initiated in the million-acre-plus area from Silver Bay to Grand Portage known as the Lake Superior North Watershed (LSNW). The lakes and streams of this area have historically been monitored by citizen volunteers, and thanks to the efforts of these folks, we know our waters are some of the healthiest in the state. Over... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education will offer the ServSafe food manager training on May 7 at its North Shore Campus in Grand Marais. The full certification course runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $175, which includes the textbook. The renewal course runs from 8 a.m. to noon the same day and costs $75. This training is designed to... READ MORE >
Before venturing out to campgrounds, trails and public water accesses, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises people to check online or call ahead to avoid surprises. “Winter weather is always a challenge to public water access,” said Nancy Stewart, DNR public access program coordinator. “Because of the late ice out this year, DNR crews have been unable to inspect... READ MORE >
It’s time for Move It in May! Jazz it up this May by joining your friends and neighbors as we Move It down Highway 61 to the Mississippi Delta and New Orleans. (We’ve done the Lake Superior Circle Tour, now let’s jazz it up as we Move It to New Orleans!) New this May will be weekly Thursday brown bag... READ MORE >
