A new website has been launched to help consumers find the best health insurance options available to them. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has activated the HealthCare.gov website; the site is designed to provide clear, jargonfree information, including a consumerfriendly tool that will help individuals and small businesses navigate the complicated process of shopping for health insurance.... READ MORE >
Learn about horses, their care, and beginning riding skills with instructors Patsy Ingebrigtsen and certifed 4H leaders. Courses will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays July 13, 15, 20 and 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Gunflint Horse Park. Preregistration is required and the cost is $25. Participants must be in third grade or older. Call (218) 387-3015 to... READ MORE >
46 games, 12 teams, 10 days, 1 champion–the countdown is underway for a prestigious sporting event taking place not far from Minnesota’s North Shore—the 2010 International Baseball Federation (IBAF) World “AAA” Junior (18U) Baseball Championship will be held in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada July 23 – August 1. Over the course of 10 days, teams will play a total of... READ MORE >
The Cook County Tennis Association is now accepting registration for its 34th annual Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament. Sign up now for the tournament which will begin with junior events on August 4 and will continue through Sunday, August 8. Play is at the Cook County Public Tennis Courts. There are opportunities for youths, for players, 65 years plus and everyone... READ MORE >
Because most Minnesota lakes and rivers are surrounded by trees and shrubs, storms and winds often blow branches, limbs and trees into the water. Thiswoody material is important to lake and river ecosystems. Beneath the water’s surface, fallen trees, limbs and branches are habitat for aquatic organisms at the base of the food chain. Valuable water insects such as mayflies... READ MORE >
Rooftops, roads, decks, parking areas and driveways do not allow water to soak into the ground. So when it rains, the water runs off these hard surfaces into a storm sewer, lake, river or wetland. Often this rainwater picks up contaminants, soil particles and nutrients. Runoff into a lake or river can reduce water clarity, damage vegetation, and harm fish... READ MORE >
Photographers from across the Great Lakes are asked to submit their best images demonstrating the majesty of the region. Biodiversity Project’s Great Lakes Forever program is once again teaming up with Budweiser to sponsor a photography contest that will not only capture the talents of area photographers, but help promote environmental awareness of these great national resources. Grand prize winners... READ MORE >
This summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) joined efforts to remind summer travelers of document requirements to travel into both countries. The two agencies want to educate travelers about these requirements to make their travel experience a more enjoyable one. . The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian... READ MORE >
The Cook County Historical Society is working on a fascinating exhibit on the Civilian Conservation Corps thanks to a “Legacy” grant awarded by the Minnesota Historical Society. Cook County was significantly impacted by the Depression- Era CCC program. Of the 61 CCC camps authorized for the state of Minnesota, 13 were in the county. At 200 men per company, the... READ MORE >
Outdoor Life magazine ranks the top towns for hunters and fishermen in its June/July 2010 issue, and Grand Marais is 14th on the list. The magazine used extensive data to score 200 towns on their sporting opportunities and quality-of-life issues for its third annual ranking. Rapid City, S.D., took top honors on the magazine’s “America’s Top 200 Towns for Sportsmen”... READ MORE >
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