Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has named Lions Gene Erickson, Millie Spry and Al Taenzer of Grand Marais Melvin Jones Fellows in recognition of their commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is one of the Foundation’s highest recognitions, honoring the commitment to humanitarian service. Erickson, Spry and Taenzer... READ MORE >
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, recently announced that based on preliminary data, new record high monthly mean water levels were set on Lake Superior, Lake St. Clair, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario in June. The new record June levels are between three and four inches higher than the previous records for the month, which were set in... READ MORE >
Randy Hale will teach a plein air watercolor class at the Grand Marais Art Colony July 29-August 2. Plein air painting provides a unique and immediate connection with your subject. But it also presents an overwhelming amount of detail…a sensory overload! Recognizing and applying what is seen while dealing with the distractions of rapidly changing light and shadow can teach... READ MORE >
Since the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division began offering firearms safety training nearly 65 years ago, it has certified more than 1.3 million students – an average of about 20,000 per year. While conservation officers are intimately involved in the program, the reality is it wouldn’t be possible without the thousands of volunteers who hold classes and field... READ MORE >
Rita Plourde, CEO of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, announced that, “After a nine-month SMC Board of Directors search process, 125 applicants, an extremely detailed, respectful and professional review, interview and selection process, SMC’s board president shared with the entire SMC staff on Wednesday morning that Kate Surbaugh, RN, has been chosen as SMC’s next CEO! Board members, staff and I are... READ MORE >
The Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that John Twiest has been selected as the new CEO/ General Manager of Arrowhead Cooperative. John is a 4th generation resident of Cook County. After graduating from Cook County High School, he joined the Navy and served this great nation for six years. John joined the cooperative in October of 2005 as... READ MORE >
Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) through the Public Health Fund (formerly known as the Public Health Community Fund and Community Discretionary Funds). To be considered for funding, applicants should align their requests with goals identified through the Cook County Community Health Assessment (CHA). Areas that align with these goals are:... READ MORE >
Arrowhead Cooperative’s 66th annual meeting was held on June 8, 2019 and was attended by over 100 Arrowhead Cooperative members. Over 150 guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast prepared and served by the Cook County Vikings softball team. At 10 a.m., Arrowhead members gathered in the Cook County Schools Pam Taylor Gymnasium. The guest speaker this year was David Saggau, chief... READ MORE >
The West End Garden Club (representing communities of Schroeder, Tofte and Lutsen) will hold its 2019 flower show on Saturday, July 20 at the Birch Grove Community Center, which is located at 9 Good Neighbor Road, Tofte. This year’s theme is “Painted Garden.” All of Cook County visitors are invited to take in the beauty of local flowers as they... READ MORE >
The North Shore Music Association announces the return of Kelley Hunt, forward thinking songwriter and pioneer in the blues, roots, and gospel traditions whose unflappable will, blazing talent as a live performer, powerhouse voice, and spellbinding mastery of the keys have earned her the respect of thousands of devoted fans across North America and Europe. With over 1,500 performances to... READ MORE >
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