You’ll find it in jams, jellies and juices and in cakes, cobblers and cookies. You may find it in salads, sauces and soups; in dumplings, drinks and desserts; and even in bars, breads and beef! We’re talking about that hardy, fabulous spring-time fruit, rhubarb. WDSE Cooks is looking for family favorite rhubarb recipes. Stalk your recipe box and share your... READ MORE >
Another event to celebrate the season opening of the 2011 Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder will take place on June 12 as Schroeder author Beryl Singleton Bissell visits to talk about her new book, A View of the Lake. On Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m. the Schroeder Area Historical Society will feature Singleton Bissel at its anual meeting.... READ MORE >
The Cook County Historical Society has completed an exciting project documenting the days of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Depression-era program gave a boost to young men and their families around the nation during those hard times and was also vital to Cook County. Of the 61 camps authorized for Minnesota, 16 were created and active in Cook County from... READ MORE >
U.S. Congressman Chip Cravaack (MN-8) has announced the visit of a “mobile office” to Cook County on Friday, June 10. “These mobile offices will provide residents throughout the Eighth District an opportunity to meet with members of my staff and discuss matters that are important to them,” said Cravaack. “ Members of the Congressman’s staff will be available to meet... READ MORE >
Hunters who applied for a 2011 Minnesota bear hunting permit will have to wait a little longer to find out if they were successful in this year’s lottery. That’s because the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is rerunning the bear lottery due to a computer-related error. Though no bear hunting licenses have been issued, the DNR reports some hunters may... READ MORE >
Despite ambitious construction plans, the Grand Marais Public Library will once again be offering a summer reading program. Pre-school and elementary age kids will travel the globe this summer as the Grand Marais Public Library presents One World, Many Stories during its summer reading program. Children will explore neighboring to exotic places in the world through stories, crafts, music, dance... READ MORE >
ORB Management placed its construction trailer and a large sign about the library renovation on the Grand Marais Public Library lawn this week, so the town is buzzing. “We are charging ahead with moving plans,” said Library Director Linda Chappell. The School District 166 school board has said the library can temporarily move into the district office and Jane Mianowski... READ MORE >
Marion McKeever will serve up her delicious fishcakes to benefit the Birch Grove Foundation at Satellite’s Restaurant in Schroeder on Tuesday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Grand Marais State Bank in Tofte, Satellite’s Restaurant, Birch Grove and at the door. Adults’ meals are $13.95 and kids eat... READ MORE >
The Cook County Ministerium will host the annual Baccalaureate Service at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m. The theme of the 2011 service is Go and Do Likewise. Pastor Deborah Lunde of Zoar Lutheran Church will give the message and Pastor Mark Ditmanson of Bethlehem Lutheran Church will bless the graduates. Cook County... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education, in cooperation with Great Decisions, will present Dr. Ahmed Samatar, noted author, editor and worldwide lecturer, at the June Higher Education Guest Lecture Series event on Tuesday, June 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the North Shore Campus in Grand Marais. Samatar’s presentation Escape from Hell: What Now for Somali- Americans? will summarize how and... READ MORE >
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