Minnesota seniors needing property tax relief who qualify for the Senior Property Tax Deferral Program will have a tax lien placed on their property and they or their heirs will be required to repay the deferred amount with interest and fees before they can transfer title of the property. The program limits the maximum amount of property tax seniors pay... READ MORE >
On Jan. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove and the Minnesota DNR will present a winter exploration under the light of the moon. Enjoy a warm campfire, toast some marshmallows, sip hot beverages and experience first-hand the beauty of the outdoors. We’ll take a torch-lit hike to the Scientific and Natural Area on the shore, so come prepared... READ MORE >
Don Hammer, an excellent welder and welding teacher, will be the instructor for a three-day Basic Welding class held January 13, 14, and 15 (Saturday- Monday) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This course will provide the student with an understanding of basic welding fundamentals and the ability to properly and safely use gas and electric welding equipment to perform... READ MORE >
Would you like to learn what it takes to start a business and how to increase your chances of success? On Thursday, Jan. 25, Cook County Higher Education in collaboration with the UMD CED Small Business Development Center will offer the workshop Starting a Business with Pat Campanaro. In this two-hour workshop, you will discover how to transform your business... READ MORE >
The year 2017 saw an increase in the number of Minnesotans getting outdoors and enjoying the state’s abundant natural resources, according to the Department of Natural Resources. State park visitors, deer harvest, and public engagement in natural resource planning processes all increased over 2016. The DNR opened two new state campgrounds, added new resources to combat aquatic invasive species, connected... READ MORE >
A local Cook County artist was awarded a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council this last fall. Cheryl Larsen of Grand Marais was awarded a $1,810 Technology and Equipment grant to help purchase tools and supplies for the continued creation of hand painted silks. The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is a regional nonprofit that has been encouraging local arts... READ MORE >
The North Shore Music Association (NSMA) recently received two grants from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council. Art Project Grant The NSMA of Grand Marais was awarded a $4,590 Art Project grant to help present an evening concert by three-time Grammy-nominated blues guitarist and vocalist Ruthie Foster. The concert will take place at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand... READ MORE >
The gift of your friendship can mean a lot for those on the journey of aging or serious illness — just someone to hear their stories, be with them or remind them of their significance. Care Partners Volunteers provide companionship in the client’s home, at the Care Center, or the hospital. Volunteers provide ongoing friendly visits, a compassionate presence at... READ MORE >
Call to Artists: 2018 Spirit of the Wilderness Art Exhibit at Johnson Heritage Post “Chaos, Cracks, Creativity!” When the cracks of prejudice, greed, and fear seem inescapable, how do you as a writer, sculptor, ceramist, wood-worker, glass-worker, painter, fiber artist encounter the chaos? How does your creative process invite the light in? Where do you see muddle and magnificence in... READ MORE >
The following are a number of new laws passed during the 2017 regular and special legislative sessions that take effect Jan. 1, 2018. Summaries of all laws passed by the 2017 Legislature in regular and special sessions are available online from nonpartisan House Public Information Services at http://www. New license plates to honor fallen officers Minnesota drivers will be able... READ MORE >
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