Amid the ongoing challenges of recruiting blood donors during the COVID- 19 pandemic, local nonprofit Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) is facing a shortage of blood and platelet donations. The need for blood is constant, but due to the pandemic, many drives have been canceled or postponed. To replenish supplies for Twin Cities’ hospitals, trauma centers, and air ambulance bases, more... READ MORE >
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC), in partnership with Pine Technical College, is offering a simplified course that prepares individuals to earn the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Certificate in Commercial Drone operations. “This is a new course for us to offer at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and it is certainly an exciting topic... READ MORE >
A new type of telephone scam is targeting residents nationwide in an attempt to gain banking information from unsuspecting residents. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers nationwide are continuing to receive numerous calls from residents concerned about unsolicited calls from scammers posing as U.S. Border Patrol agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Residents are reporting the... READ MORE >
Minnesota libraries in low-income communities may qualify for a new program that provides free state park permits for these libraries to loan to patrons. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will provide the permits, which library patrons can check out for seven-day periods beginning in June. The program is limited to libraries serving in low-income communities, but library patrons can... READ MORE >
On Friday, February 26, Royale National Park announced plans are being finalized to open the park for visitation this summer and for Ranger III to provide limited public passenger service. Ranger III passenger service begins May 25 and concludes September 11. Park staff will begin processing Ranger III reservations on March 1, 2021. Capacity on Ranger III will be held... READ MORE >
Want to do something fun or interesting on your business property? Then check out the Great Place project grants. The Cook County Business and Civic Partnership, the Cook County Chamber’s charitable arm, is inviting groups and individuals to apply for 2021 Great Place project grants. The Great Place mission is to encourage the creation of small, public great places around... READ MORE >
Bone Builders exercise program was developed by researchers at Tufts University, designed to prevent and reverse the signs of osteoporosis in senior citizens. It is a weight-bearing program providing the benefits of increased bone density, muscle strength and improved balance, incorporating an opportunity for socialization. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, safety measures initiated by the governor of Minnesota in March... READ MORE >
Nick Cusick began work this week as the Cook County and North Shore Public Health Public Information Coordinator. It’s a new position and the costs to fund it are shared by the county and hospital. Nick is a communications professional with more than eight years of experience, and he says he is thrilled to join the teams at Cook County... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais PUC met on Wednesday, February 3, and greeted Tracy Benson as a new board member. The PUC Board is now made up of Ann Posis, Tracy Benson, and the city council liaison, Craig Schulte. Ann Posis was voted chair for 2021. Sustainability Coordinator Shane Steele asked the board to approve a policy and rules update from Minnesota... READ MORE >
Both members of married couples who want to purchase a combination angling or hunting license will need to be present at the sales location starting February 18, when the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin requiring both spouses to provide and verify their own complete customer records on file to purchase a combination license. “These changes will bring the... READ MORE >
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