On Thursday, Jan. 11 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded nearly $33.1 million to support 217 homeless housing and service programs in Minnesota. The Continuum of Care grants will provide critically needed housing and support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the state. Locally Cook County and Lake County will share $26,271 for Transitional... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division is accepting applications for the following grant programs: outdoor recreation, natural and scenic areas, regional trails, local trail connections and federal recreational trails. These grants help local governments throughout the state create partnerships with the DNR to fund projects such as local parks, regional trails and trail connections. The application... READ MORE >
A Grand Portage band member, Bill Blackwell Jr., received the State of Minnesota’s MLK Commitment to Service Award at a Jan. 15 ceremony held at the 32nd annual State of Minnesota Governor’s Council Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Bill is the executive director of Bemidji State University’s American Indian Resource Center. “I’m extremely humbled,” Blackwell said. “To be associated... READ MORE >
North Shore Health is pleased to share a progress update on the facility’s ongoing large-scale renovation. With the many updates and upgrades, the team at North Shore Health will be better positioned to provide exceptional care to patients in Grand Marais and the surrounding area. At the end of 2017, construction was completed on the final Care Center hall, the... READ MORE >
Four Cook County High School cross country skiers traveled to Giants Ridge on Saturday, January 6, to participate in the Mesabi East Invite. With around 900 skiers, it is one of the largest and most competitive Nordic high school races in the Midwest. Cook County and Two Harbors compete together as a team. Two Harbors brought five skiers to the... READ MORE >
American Legion Post 413 Auxiliary’s mission is to serve the nation’s veterans and local community, and to that end, they have done a great job. Recently the auxiliary has donated money to a variety of service related and non-service related nonprofits in the area, said Post 413 auxiliary member Nancy Backlund. “We donated $400 to the Salvation Army; $400 to... READ MORE >
Sunday, January 28, the 34th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon begins at noon when fans are given a chance to meet the mushers and their dog teams, purchase official race merchandise, buy food and take in the race atmosphere. The Beargrease starts at the North Shore State Trail trailhead about nine miles north of Two Harbors on... READ MORE >
If you have ever wanted to learn to dance, now is your chance. Learn to waltz, two-step, foxtrot, and swing dance this winter. Classes will be held from Jan. 30 to March 20 on Tuesdays at the 4-H building from 7:15 to 9 p.m. There will be no class on Feb. 6. Partners are encouraged, singles welcome. Cost is $75... READ MORE >
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking volunteer committee members to advise the agency on recreation fee changes at national forest sites throughout the northeastern United States. Vacancies exist for four current positions and four “back-up” replacement positions on the Eastern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. Committee members provide recommendations on new or changing recreation site fees for national forests and... READ MORE >
The Cook County High School One Act cast invites you to a public performance of “Radium Girls” by D. W. Gregory on January 25 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The show is only 35 minutes! Don’t be late! There is a suggested donation of $5 for all tickets. Cast and crew includes Andy Kern, Ladin... READ MORE >
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