Pat Zankman, former director of the Cook County Historical Society, was recently recognized with an award from the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums. The award is for “Capacity Building” which Pat Zankman was instrumental in achieving for the museum, according to Society Director Carrie McHugh. “She, in many ways, laid the foundation for a more professional museum with archival... READ MORE >
A state list first established nearly 30 years ago to highlight plants and animals at risk of disappearing from Minnesota’s landscape is about to get updated, and the public is invited to comment on the proposed changes, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced. The DNR is proposing to remove 15 plants and 14 animals from Minnesota’s list... READ MORE >
The Minnesota State Horticultural Society (MSHS) 8th District is offering three scholarships: $500, $250 and the $500 Sharon Wildung Memorial Scholarship to youth in the MSHS 8th District which includes the counties of Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and portions of St. Louis. The Minnesota State Horticultural Society 8th District recognizes “gardening/horticulture” as a healthy lifetime activity. By offering this... READ MORE >
A single vehicle accident on Highway 61 on Friday, November 29 resulted in a Grand Marais woman being extracted from her car with the Jaws of Life. Lynsey Smith, 30, was traveling west on the highway near Five Mile Rock at about 9:16 a.m. when her Chevy Tahoe left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Minnesota State Patrol Trooper... READ MORE >
When a tornado or wildfire hits, we expect emergency responders to be there to help out. But with only 1 percent of our population serving as responders, there aren’t enough of them to help everyone. In fact, 95 percent of initial disaster response is done by neighbors —people just like you. That’s why Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) is so... READ MORE >
The Cook County Salvation Army reminds residents that in order to be eligible for heat and/or utility assistance this winter, they are required to have completed a financial planning/budgeting class before the request can be honored. This is a change from the policy used in previous years! Proof of attendance, which will be provided upon completion of the program, is... READ MORE >
In September, to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting and to earn their Silver Award, Troop 4113 of Grand Marais put on a two-day, overnight camp. The camp was held at Gooseberry Falls State Park. Past and present girls, leaders and mothers were all invited. The troop also invited girls from Cook County and Minong, Wisconsin, Duluth, and Two Harbors.... READ MORE >
Mike Prom, owner of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and chair of the CCVB board, is passionate on the topic of how businesses can increase profits by converting customers into clients and even friends. Prom will explain his approach and offer hands-on training in two workshops Dec. 19 and 20. The free events are sponsored by the CCVB and presented by Cook... READ MORE >
Superior National Forest Wilderness Program staff are recipients of two national awards. The first award recognizes outstanding efforts to incorporate safety measures into rehabilitation work in areas affected by the 2011 Pagami Creek Wildfire. The second award recognizes excellence in wilderness research. Five staff members collectively received the 2012 Forest Service Chief Honor Awards “Creating a Safety Culture” for post-fire... READ MORE >
A planned monthly series of get-togethers designed to focus on topics that affect and enrich people’s lives begins Dec. 19. The “Kitchen Table Talk” series starts with the topic “Surviving and thriving, not sabotaging, your holidays,” and includes conversation regarding food, festivities, dark and cold days, family and the blues. Sherri Moe, family therapist and host of the talks, said... READ MORE >
