Memorial Blood Centers is teaming up with the Minnesota Twins to give blood donors a chance to win Minnesota Twins tickets. When you donate at any Memorial Blood Centers blood drive or donor center from May 24 through June 30, you will be automatically entered to win. Visit MBC.ORG/TWINS for details. Memorial Blood Centers invites all eligible blood donors to... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse will hold auditions for “Shrek The Musical” on April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Auditions are open to all community members. This will feature a mostly adult cast. There are large and small roles to fill. No stage experience is necessary! Stipends will be given to the cast and crew.... READ MORE >
The DFL Environmental Caucus has announced its decision to endorse Leah Phifer for Congress in Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District. “Leah Phifer knows firsthand that the economy of Minnesota’s 8th District is rooted both in the mining and the recreation, tourism and service industries,” said caucus chair, Veda Kanitz. “She understands that strong environmental protections and a 21st century workforce will... READ MORE >
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is hosting the 15th annual Law Enforcement Career Expo and Campus Visit Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, in the Lester Jack Briggs Cultural Center on campus. The event is open to the public and admission is free. The Law Enforcement Career Expo is designed to provide information... READ MORE >
A Minnesota Permit to Carry Class will be held Saturday, April 21, at Trail Center Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. It will be taught by Tim Nelson, A USCCA certified instructor on Point Firearms Training. The classroom portion of the class will run from 9 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m. and it will be followed by live fire qualification at... READ MORE >
A small contingency of mountain climbers led by Grand Marais cold weather adventurer Lonnie Dupre recently did something no other climbers had ever done before when they summited Jeannette Peak. On April 2, 2018, at 5:10 p.m. PST, Dupre and Canadians Pascale Marceau of Canmore and Vern Stice of Edmonton reached the summit of Jeannette Peak. At 3,089 meters/10,135 feet,... READ MORE >
After 43 years of coaching Rich Odell, former Cook County High School (CCHS) basketball coach, announced his retirement. His career record was 595-385. Mr. Odell started coaching at CCHS in the fall of 1975 and coached for about a half-dozen years here before moving to Virginia, Minnesota, where he took his team to the state tournament twice. Before leaving CCHS,... READ MORE >
With cold weather returning across much of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds ice anglers and other recreationists not to be fooled by any remaining ice on lakes and streams. Over the past week, public safety officials have reported more than a half-dozen ice emergencies across the state involving anglers and ATV riders breaking through thin or... READ MORE >
Music and summer go together like peanut butter and jelly. A messy goodness that doesn’t last very long, but it is very enjoyable while it does last. The music festival and concert season in Cook County officially begins with Finding Your Voice: Stories & Song with storyteller Kevin Kling and songstress Simone Perrin, May 3-6 at the Gunflint Lodge. This... READ MORE >
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) recently signed a power purchase agreement with EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) to buy 100 megawatts (MW) of wind energy from the Stoneray Wind Project in Minnesota beginning in 2020. Thanks in part to recent transmission upgrades throughout rural areas of Minnesota, this project, located in Southwestern Minnesota was propelled forward. Construction is expected... READ MORE >
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