Cascade Vacation Rentals, often referred to as CVR, has been an influential community leader in many different ways, including its deep reach into local, regional and statewide issues addressing community needs and economic development projects and ideas. CVR is on the cutting edge again. On Monday, March 8, 2021, Cascade Vacation Rentals announced a change in ownership for the first... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges people to be extremely cautious on and around the ice, as recent warm weather has deteriorated ice conditions across the state. Some lakes already have large areas of open water and there have been reports of vehicles breaking through. Ice thickness varies widely across the state. In some places south of the Twin... READ MORE >
Drought conditions across Minnesota have created the potential for an active and damaging spring wildfire season. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges woodland landowners and homeowners to help prevent wildfires by using burn-free options for spring brush and yard cleanup. One of the drier areas of the state is the northwest. There, Ben Lang, DNR Forestry assistant supervisor in... READ MORE >
The state climatology office in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources needs volunteer rainfall monitors for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS). The network includes more than 20,000 volunteers nationwide who measure precipitation in their backyards using a standard 4-inch diameter rain gauge. Volunteers perform rainfall monitoring activities at home and submit their reports online. The data... READ MORE >
March is the annual donation campaign and food drive for area AEOA food shelves. The pandemic has shown how important it is to have resources like these available on the Iron Range and across the region. The food shelves are almost fully operated by volunteers with support from folks like us. Please consider making a financial contribution for your local... READ MORE >
Recently there’s been a lot of buzz about ranked-choice voting, with people saying it offers us a way out of the polarization and gridlock in government. But if you ask people, “Do you know about ranked-choice voting?” you’ll probably get a hesitant reply. “I’ve heard of it, I think … but I don’t really understand it.” Ranked-choice voting is simply... READ MORE >
It’s the time of year when hunters and anglers are buying new fishing and hunting licenses. In a change this year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requiring both spouses to provide and verify their DNR customer records for these licenses. If purchasing in person, both spouses must be present. This change brings DNR into compliance with state and... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers the deadline to remove fish houses from lakes in the northern one-third of the state is coming up. Recent and forecasted warm weather means conditions on the ice may be challenging, so the DNR urges anglers to plan ahead to ensure they’re able to meet the deadline. The removal deadline in the... READ MORE >
The Cook County Board of Commissioners is seeking members of the public to serve on a committee that will assist the board in determining whether the county should acquire a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) parcel east of Grand Marais, locally known as The Passion Pit. For years, local residents and tourists have used The Passion Pit area located off... READ MORE >
Interested nonprofit groups must submit initial letters of intent by March 18, 2021. The Cook County Community Fund (CCCF) seeks nonprofits with project ideas for funding through its spring 2021 grant round. CCCF supports projects in health care, human services, arts, education and community initiatives. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $5,000. CCCF provides financial resources that promote new solutions... READ MORE >
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