Come eat with us. Gather as neighbors so that strangers might become friends. Join us around the tables so that we can build up our community with love and kindness. Celebrate and give thanks at the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Dinner will be served family style at 1:00 p.m., on Thanksgiving Day, November... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources received a petition from a number of environmental and conservation groups requesting that the DNR initiate rulemaking to: Ban the possession and use of lead or other toxic fishing tackle on Minnesota waters located within the common loon range; Prohibit the taking of wild animals within Minnesota while possessing or using bullets containing lead... READ MORE >
Join us for a conversation about how West End residents might support each other as we age. What are your needs and concerns? What aging services are available and what are the gaps? How can you get involved as a volunteer? As the percentage of older adults living in Cook County grows, how do our communities collaborate and create ways... READ MORE >
Empty Bowls will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church on Thursday, November 14. Lunch is served from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. and dinner is served from 5-7 p.m. The event features a soup meal donated by local restaurants, Grand Marais Art Colony pottery bowl sale, and a bake sale. It’s not too late for your business or group to... READ MORE >
Security State Bank will be having its Support Shop Local Event November 12 through December 18. Drawing will be held on December 18 at 4 p.m. No need to be present to win and the event is open to anyone. Tickets can be earned by bringing in donations for the Backpack Program, purchasing a voucher for Ruby’s Pantry for a... READ MORE >
With the exodus of J1 visa holders heading back to college in their home countries, Cook County is finding itself short on available workers for any number of jobs. And while this means business owners have to run with fewer hours or close a day or two each week because there isn’t enough available staff, Cook County employers aren’t alone... READ MORE >
Cook County Commissioners held a brief special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 31 to approve the resignation of Rebecca Isbell with regret and to post the vacancy. Isbell’s resignation is effective November 15, 2019. Rebecca has served as the taxation/ payroll clerk for the county.... READ MORE >
Memorial Blood Centers is asking community members to give thanks this November by rolling up a sleeve and making a life-saving donation. Plus, all presenting donors during November will be automatically entered to win one of five pairs of tickets to a Minnesota Wild game this season. Donors can visit MBC.ORG/WILD for more information. You may be eligible to donate... READ MORE >
If you have a child participating in winter sports at I.S.D. 166, please attend the Winter Sports Parents meeting that will be held Tuesday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Cook County High School varsity gym. All parents and athletes participating in a winter activity should be in attendance.... READ MORE >
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announced that based on widespread September rainfall across the region, the forecasted water levels for October 4th are 1-2 inches higher than last month (September 4th) for Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Green Bay, Wisconsin, has already set a new record for precipitation for 2019, with more rain to come. The current... READ MORE >
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