A semi-trailer driven by Ross Townson, 66, of Maxwell, Ontario left Highway 61 and ended up on its side in the ditch on Wednesday, May 11. The 2007 diesel truck was traveling southbound when it ran off the road south of Schroeder in Lake County. Townson told Minnesota State Patrol that he veered to avoid a deer and ran off... READ MORE >
Don Rutledge, housing energy advisor from Thunder Bay, will be in Cook County on Friday, June 24 to teach a class on home renovations for energy conservation. He would like to do an energy audit on an older home near the Community Center with a basement if possible. Based upon the energy audit done, he would make recommendations to the... READ MORE >
Bjarne Samuel Deschampe, 30, Grand Portage, was arrested and charged with criminal vehicular operation of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of alcohol, after the car he was driving allegedly struck a pedestrian. Cook County Law Enforcement received a call reporting a hit and run accident at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, May 7.... READ MORE >
Thrivent Mutual Funds were ranked number one among 57 fund families for the 2010 mixed equity funds category in Lipper/Barron’s Fund Family annual survey. Thrivent Mutual Funds received an overall ranking of 13 out of 57, as announced in the Feb. 7 issue of Barron’s. Both rankings were for the year ending Dec. 31, 2010. The survey, issued by Barron’s... READ MORE >
On May 17, the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council’s biennial plan for fiscal year 2012/13 will be presented in Duluth. At this meeting, the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Executive Director, Bob DeArmond, will present an overview of the Council programming and grant programs; proposed changes for the coming two years; grant maximums and match requirements; and will answer any questions from... READ MORE >
Great Expectations School holds a greenhouse plant sale and pancake breakfast every May as its major fundraising event of the year. This event generates essential revenue for the school’s operations, generally bringing in over $4,000 that the school uses to strengthen its programs. The greenhouse has been a strong part of GES for many years. It was donated to the... READ MORE >
The Cook County KIDS PLUS Board received a funding request for youth baseball equipment early this spring. The Northland Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy grant, with funding by Minnesota Power, had just become available so the timing was perfect for getting local students involved in grant writing. Connor Franks and Chance Finke, both fifth graders, began writing the grant with help... READ MORE >
The Cook County High School Band is preparing and fundraising for a 2012 spring trip to Memphis and Orlando. One of the ways they are preparing is, of course, by playing. The band gave a stellar performance at Minnesota State High School League State Band Festival on Friday, April 29. The band performed On an American Spiritual by David Holsinger... READ MORE >
What do bingo, broccoli, bands, begonias, and a “Bounce House” have in common? They have all been part of the historic Cook County Fair. Is that what you like to see at the fair—or should there be more? The Cook County Fair Board would like to hear what the community wants at its county fair. The fair board is looking... READ MORE >
Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program has launched an online survey this week to gather data on resident and visitor perceptions of public access to Minnesota’s portion of Lake Superior. The 10-question survey, available at http:// mndnr.gov/waters/lakesuperior, is open to anyone who lives, works or plays along Minnesota’s 189-mile coast. Responses will be collected through June 17. With the survey, Minnesota’s... READ MORE >
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