Some anglers go above and beyond to make fishing better in Minnesota by purchasing walleye stamps that help the Department of Natural Resources add walleye to lakes where there otherwise would be none. “Buying a walleye stamp is a concrete way to help maintain fishing opportunities in Minnesota,” said Neil Vanderbosch, DNR fisheries program consultant. Funds from walleye stamps go... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is withdrawing the Wild Rice Rule from the rulemaking process that it has been in for nearly a year. “We’ve heard many, many voices, including the administrative law judge on this topic, and the message is clear,” says MPCA Commissioner John Linc Stine. “Although the science is accurate, when it comes to how best... READ MORE >
In advance of the 2018 boating season, Minnesota will be the first state in the nation to require carbon monoxide detectors and warning stickers on certain boats. Sophia’s Law, named after 7-year-old Sophia Baechler, who died tragically from carbon monoxide poisoning while on her family’s boat, took effect May 1. “Carbon monoxide is a hidden danger,” said Adam Block, boating... READ MORE >
The Birch BODIES program has been a staple at Birch Grove Community School (BGCS) for a few years. Students gather in the gymnasium for fun exercise, dancing and moving to various videos, many times to popular music. The school uses GoNoodle, Kidz Bop Kids, Zumba Kids, Maximo, Moose Tube, and other motivational programs. The Birch BODIES program promotes coordination, body... READ MORE >
After 16 years of serving Cook County as a supervisor for the Soil & Water Conservation District SWCD), Jim Hall has decided to not seek reelection. Jim is a humble leader and often encourages that new programs be implemented through the SWCD. Over the years, the board has been instrumental in implementing hundreds of conservation projects and practices. From its... READ MORE >
Sexual violence in the U.S. against women and children especially, and to a much lesser degree against men, is appalling. In the U.S. someone is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. There is an average of 321,500 victims of rape or sexual assaults in the U.S. each year. While rape victims live forever with the trauma and emotional scars of being... READ MORE >
Scouting can lead to big things. Five U.S. presidents, John F. Kennedy, Gerald R. Ford, William (Bill) J. Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama participated in Boy Scouts, with Ford earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Boy Scouts have a strong history in Cook County, with several young men becoming Eagle Scouts over the past decade. But currently, there... READ MORE >
Grand Marais will host a kite festival on Saturday, May 5. The festival will feature professional kite flying demonstrations, a group fly as well as kids’ activities. Avid kite fliers from the Twin Cities, Mitch Kiel along with his friends Richard Masak and Pam Hodges, will be in downtown Grand Marais demonstrating kites between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. They... READ MORE >
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery has a new exhibit that opens this Friday, April 27 at 5 p.m. The exhibit is titled “Found: 3 Views on Nature” and is produced by a group exhibition by talented artists Stephanie Mostre-Kotz, Stanley Leonard, and Bethany Kepler. This show is a wonderful mix of block prints, encaustic paintings, and mixed-media artworks. The... READ MORE >
With the snow finally melting from the playing fields, varsity softball action is in full swing, with lots of games to be played in a short period. The Vikings played three home games this past week, with two performed in time to make the paper. Home opener The Cook County Vikings softball team lost its home opener to Northwoods on... READ MORE >
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