Care Partners will be holding volunteer trainings for those interested in either volunteering for the Senior Rides Program and/or the Senior Chore Program on Tuesday, April 16 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Senior Rides Volunteers provide rides to those 60 and over for medical, and wellness activities to Duluth or in Cook County. Senior Chore Volunteers help their... READ MORE >
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present “Luffarslöjd: Scandinavian Wirework with Faith Clover,” a free 90-minute program being offered for ages 14 and older on Friday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Marais Public Library Luffarslöjd is part of the tradition of making beautiful and useful objects for everyday use, using one’s hands and simple tools. Farmers... READ MORE >
Following the pattern observed in neighboring states, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reporting a substantial but expected decline in the number of bats in Minnesota. The decline is due to the effects of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease that is harmful and usually fatal to hibernating bats. Recently completed DNR bat surveys have recorded declines up to 94... READ MORE >
The Friends of Brad Memorial Foundation (FOBMF) is pleased to announce its 2019 scholarship opportunity. Since 2011, the foundation has held annual scholarship competitions for students in rural high schools in northeastern Minnesota who plan to pursue music-related studies in college. Two $750 scholarships are available in 2019. These one-time scholarships are open to student musicians residing in rural areas... READ MORE >
Do you know a great local nonprofit organization that could use some extra funds or has a project they are interested in achieving? Arrowhead Cooperative’s Operation Round Up provides grants to groups serving Cook County. Projects funded in 2018 include: Safe Routes to School, Cook County YMCA, Cooperation Station Child Care and Clay Club at ISD 166. Grant guidelines and... READ MORE >
There are a number of methods you can use to make new plants from old plants without using seeds. This workshop will cover plant propagation techniques you can use on houseplants, perennials, trees and shrubs. You will have an opportunity to practice a few of those techniques in class and take home some new plants. The workshop will be held... READ MORE >
Six gray wolves, three males, and three females, were relocated from Michipicoten Island Provincial Park where they have run out of caribou, their only large prey, before ice and wolf health deteriorated such that successful translocation would not be possible. Additionally, a black wolf was translocated from the Ontario mainland. The move to Isle Royale was done March 22-23. Due... READ MORE >
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present See More Perspective and his spoken word poetry, a free workshop being offered for grades 4-12 and adults at the Grand Marais Public Library on Friday, April 19, 4 p.m. Presented differently for learners of various ages, this workshop explores social identity and how it informs the choices we make as artists... READ MORE >
On Saturday, March 16, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Grand Portage Port of Entry seized 20.9 grams of cocaine. The seizure occurred when a CBP officer referred a brown Chevrolet Equinox driven by a 43-year-old Canadian citizen from Sioux Lookout, Ontario. During an inspection of the vehicle, officers discovered 20 small baggies of a white powdery... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) has named Dr. William Crandall, superintendent of the Lake Superior and Cook County school districts, a 2019 Administrator of Excellence. Dr. Crandall received this award in recognition of his leadership, concern for students, and active involvement in professional and community affairs. He was honored at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring... READ MORE >
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