In late May, in front of about a dozen friends and family members, several area youths (and a few hardy adults) jumped into Lake Superior. The leap into the icy water was for a good cause. Jumpers took the plunge to raise money and shoes for disaster relief. The fundraiser was supported by Trinity Lutheran Church in Hovland. According to... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds citizens that placing unauthorized signs and other objects on state highway right of way is illegal and can distract drivers and obstruct their vision. “With summer right around the corner, we are already seeing an increase in advertising signs and items for sale placed illegally along state highways to attract the attention of passing... READ MORE >
The journey of all journeys is coming and Cook County Girl Scouts are working on the means to go home to the birthplace of Girl Scouts — Savannah, Georgia. 2012 is a celebration of 100 years for Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low and 10 decades of changes and growth as our world evolves. Scouting strives to develop the leadership... READ MORE >
The U.S. Forest Service Gunflint District received information on a wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Monday night, June 13, 2011. The fire is located on a small peninsula on the southwest end of Gaskin Lake where it was first detected by campers at about 8:00 in the evening. Fire personnel completed a reconnaissance flight early Tuesday... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education has received a Tech Squad project grant from Northland Foundation. The goal is to create a thriving Tech Squad industry in the community, and you can be a part of making that a reality. Working with the local Radio Shack, CCHE will be providing high school students with training, after-school and summer activities, and entrepreneurial experience... READ MORE >
The North Shore Federal Credit Union Classic Tennis Tournament will begin July 2 at the Cook County public tennis courts in Grand Marais and it’s not too late to sign up. Come and enjoy the 4th of July in beautiful Grand Marais and play in a fun tournament that will also be ideal for families. Grand Marais has a traditional... READ MORE >
The world’s largest freshwater lake has its own day! Lake Superior Day is Sunday, July 17. What can you do to symbolize your own connection to the lake that day? Lake Superior Day was started in the early 1990s to highlight the importance of this great water body to the basin’s environment and economy. The Lake Superior Binational Forum promotes... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has launched four Facebook pages that will appeal to fans of fishing, hunting, the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine, and Minnesota state parks and trails. The new pages represent the DNR’s desire to connect with the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. With more than 500 million users worldwide, Facebook is an ideal tool for outdoor... READ MORE >
This year’s Radio Waves Music Festival will feature a diverse lineup of North Shore musicians playing back to back over two days at Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Area. It’s the perfect setting for sharing the weekend with friends and family while enjoying a wide variety of music. The festival will kick off Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11... READ MORE >
Although most of the world wants to be nowhere near ticks, the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is collecting them. Deer ticks, that is. According to Dr. Sandy Stover, the Minnesota Department of Health is trying to find out more about the presence of deer ticks in Cook County. Only the blacklegged ticks are believed to carry the spirochete that causes Lyme... READ MORE >
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