Access to healthy and nutritious food like fresh fruits and vegetables may be too expensive and simply out of reach for many of our Northland neighbors in need. In an effort to make these foods more accessible to families, children and seniors in NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank has recently launched two new health... READ MORE >
A dedicated section of Cook County cross-country trails are now open for both bikers and skiers — between Ski Lift Road in Tofte and Cascade Lodge near Lutsen. Biking advocates, including Lutsen 99er co-founder Mike Larson of Cascade Vacation Rentals, have been working with the Norpine Trail Association board of directors for two years to broaden the use of cross-country... READ MORE >
Birders spotted plenty of black-capped chickadees, common redpolls, blue jays, common ravens, cedar waxwings, ruffed grouse, and pine grosbeaks during the Audubon Christmas bird count (CBS), but plenty of other species including American robins, boreal chickadees and snow buntings weren’t seen at all. “It was slow for everyone,” reported CBC organizer Jeremy Ridlbauer. All told 48 species were spotted over... READ MORE >
After years of hoping to get a recycling trailer somewhere in Hovland, it finally got done. Cook County commissioners, at the request of District One commissioner Bobby Deschampe, gave their okay to have a trailer placed at 3023 North Road in Hovland east of the Arrowhead Trail at the county garage. Deschampe has been an active advocate of recycling, and... READ MORE >
The second annual Norpine Fat Bike Classic in Lutsen is set for Saturday, January 6, 2018, and showcases cycling fanatics from across the United States and Canada. They’ll compete for the chance to win a cash prize in the 24-mile long-course or a top finisher award in the 16-mile short-course. The course will take place on cross-country ski trails, requiring... READ MORE >
Cook County YMCA swim coach Emily Breaker brought her team to Duluth on Saturday, December 16 to participate in a field of five teams and about 270 swimmers. The swim meet was held at Lincoln Middle School. Despite the large numbers and stiff competition, several local kids took top places in their individual events. “Many kids improved their times in... READ MORE >
If you want to combine some good old fashioned exercise with a good cause, come out and take part in the first annual run/walk Freezin for a Reason 5K. Dec. 31 marks the one year anniversary since the passing of Gunnar Anderson, who died tragically in a snowmobile accident. Gunnar was known in the community for his kindness and selfless... READ MORE >
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) announce the second cohort of the North Shore Workplace Wellness Collaborative. The goal of this collaborative is to help employers in Cook County and Grand Portage develop or improve upon an existing employee/workplace wellness initiative. The planned start date is late January 2018 and the group will meet monthly through... READ MORE >
An urgent exploration is under way of possible alternatives to international workers as a solution for Cook County’s chronic workforce shortage, reports Jim Boyd, executive director of the Cook County Chamber. The chamber is a chief organizer of this effort, along with the Cook County-Grand Marais EDA and the local office of UMD’s Small Business Development Center. The goal is... READ MORE >
The outdoor ice rinks at the Cook County Community Center will open on Friday, December 22. (weather depending) We will be open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. during school break with early closings at 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. The facility will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. There will be a rink... READ MORE >
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