The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized rules for Minnesota’s first regulated wolf hunting and trapping season this fall and winter. There are several changes to what the DNR originally proposed in May as a result of input received since the proposal was announced. “We changed the closing date for the late season from Jan. 6, 2013, to... READ MORE >
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center hosts a series of naturalist presentations during the 2012 summer season. U.S. Forest Service Ranger presentations, which are part of the Becoming a Boundary Waters Family program, are every Thursday at 3 p.m. now through Aug. 23. Nature Walks and Talks are every Sunday at 2 p.m. now through Aug. 28. Topics of the presentations... READ MORE >
North Shore sawyers are a somewhat solitary group, but Fisherman’s Picnic Lumber Camp coordinator Niel Atkinson hopes to entice them out of the woods for the Husqvarna and Steve’s Sports Stocksaw Contest on Friday and Saturday, August 3-4. The head-to-head competition with Husqvarna 576XPs and lathe turned 20” white pine, has more divisions than ever, such as a mixed doubles... READ MORE >
The Cook County Tennis Association is once again hosting a Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament. The tournament at the Cook County tennis court will once again feature junior and adult events on August 1-5. Junior events (Level 6) include: 18, 16, 14, 12, and 10 singles and doubles for boys and girls. Junior events begin at 1 p.m. Aug. 2 and... READ MORE >
This may be the class you’ve been waiting for if you are curious about computers or think you might like to use one but find the entire topic confusing, intimidating or downright scary. Or perhaps you know someone who fits that description and can recommend this class to them. Join Jim Boyd of the Cook County Higher Education staff from... READ MORE >
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie recently reminded eligible Minnesota voters that the deadline to pre-register to vote for the state primary is July 24. “Election-day voter registration is an option in Minnesota, but pre-registering is a very good idea, because it saves you time when you go vote on August 14,” Secretary Ritchie said. State law requires Minnesotans to... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released some initial statistics from its increased aquatic invasive species (AIS) patrol efforts. So far this year, the AIS violation rate among boaters is 20 percent. “This rate is unacceptable,” said Maj. Phil Meier, DNR Enforcement Division operations manager. “The majority of violations could have been avoided if people had taken the... READ MORE >
The annual book sale sponsored by Library Friends of Cook County will be held Thursday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Community Center. Thursday night is for Library Friends members only between 5 and 7 p.m. Memberships will be sold at the center one hour prior to the sale on Thursday afternoon. The hours on Friday are 8... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Public Library invites you to be inspired and amazed by magician Star Michaelina at 1 p.m. Friday, July 27. Star Michaelina presents The Magic of Dreaming Big, an interactive, comedy magic show for children of all ages. This funfilled show features books that help everyone learn what can be accomplished by following your dreams. Iron Range native... READ MORE >
“Give her of the fruit of herhands, and let her works praiseher in the gates.”Proverbs 31: 31 The West End Garden Club will hold its 77th annual Flower Show Saturday, July 21 at the Schroeder Town Hall from 1 -5 p.m. Tis year’s theme Superior Women will honor women who directed and continue to direct their energies for good in... READ MORE >
