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Higher Ed offers child development courses

Cook County Higher Education in collaboration with Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is offering three different Child Development certificates starting this fall in Grand Marais. The certificates allow students to acquire knowledge and experience with specific age groups of children and may be used toward the State of Minnesota Child Care Provider education requirement. Students have the option... READ MORE >

County fire ban eased; some restrictions still apply

Although Cook County Sheriff Mark Falk has revoked a countywide burn ban, state and federal forest managers are keeping some of their restrictions in place. The restrictions are necessary due to unusually dry conditions this spring, but a week of recent rainy days has allowed the ban to be taken off or relaxed in some areas. “The Cook County sheriff... READ MORE >

Higher Ed accepting applications for Wes Hedstrom scholarship

Cook County Higher Education is currently accepting applications for the Wes Hedstrom Scholarship Fund, which was created in honor of longtime resident and Cook County Commissioner Wes Hedstrom. The award is for Cook County residents who are enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a distance degree program. Financial awards are determined by the Higher Education Scholarship Committee and... READ MORE >

Finke inducted in UM-Crookston chapter of National Leadership Society

The University of Minnesota, Crookston inducted 44 students into the National Society of Leadership and Success at a gathering held in Bede Ballroom in the Sargeant Student Center on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Keynote speaker Kenneth Johnson, instructor in the Business Department, spoke to the students about vision, leadership, and lifelong goals. Among the inductees was Shanel Finke, sophomore, of... READ MORE >

Earth Day event a success

Over 75 people turned out to participate in cleanup on the Grand Marais waterfront on Thursday, April 22, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Church groups, Girl Scouts, the Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce, North House Folk School, the US Forest Service, members of Harbor Friends and the Grand Marais Business Council lent a hand. Organizer Jim Shinners expressed appreciation... READ MORE >

Cook County DFLers there for Anderson Kelliher’s endorsement

Cook County delegates and alternates for the Minnesota Democratic- Farm-Labor (DFL) state convention arrived at the DECC in Duluth around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 23 ready to endorse candidates and to adopt a platform for the November election. Representing Cook County were Bill Hansen, Jerome Hiniker, Paulette Anholm, Bill Hennessy, Virginia Reiner, and Diane Parker as delegates and John... READ MORE >

Local events planned for Day of Prayer

Two local events are planned on the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 6. The first is a service at 7 a.m. at Cornerstone Community Church, 1 Cedar Grove Lane, Grand Marais with a light breakfast following the service. Then at noon, the public is invited to gather for prayer on the Cook County Courthouse south steps. Call Cornerstone Community... READ MORE >

Minnesota poet laureate to visit Grand Marais

Robert Bly, one of the most important and influential poets in America, will present his work at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Bly is best known for his groundbreaking book, Iron John: A Book about Men (1990), which was on top of the New York Times best-seller list for... READ MORE >

Food manager training to be offered in May

Cook County Higher Education will again offer the Serve Safe Food Manager Certification and Renewal continuing education training in Grand Marais on May 11 and12. These seminars are designed to fulfill the requirements for Minnesota state and local health departments. The seminar trains, tests and certifies students in the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Serving Safe Food program. To receive certification,... READ MORE >

Nonresidents must now have ATV trail passes

Although it’s just the end of the snowmobile season, out of state all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators planning to visit Minnesota in the summer should be aware of a new trail pass. ATVers who are not Minnesota residents must possess a trail pass when driving on state or grant-inaid trails. The trail pass does not need to be displayed on the... READ MORE >