MPCA grants are now open for small businesses and organizations across Minnesota to switch to alternative wood, wood composite, or metal finishing products. The maximum award is $15,000 with a 50 percent minimum match. The most cost-effective projects will score highest, with additional preference given to projects located in areas of concern for environmental justice, small businesses, and organizations, and... READ MORE >
Great dining experience is more than nice food on Lake Superior’s north shore. It is about delivering professional service, executing proper techniques, creating magic moments and developing bonds with your customers. Cook County Higher Education and Saint Paul College have put together a specific tutorial to elevate service quality, exceed guests’ expectations and nurture loyal repeat clientele while gaining new... READ MORE >
Applications now are being accepted for the sixth annual Great Place Project, community program of the Cook County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, executive director Jim Boyd has announced. The Great Place Project began in 2014 as a partnership between the Cook County Chamber and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Moving Matters program. It continues as a program of the Chamber Foundation. Deadline... READ MORE >
Need to get your taxes done? Learn how to play pickle ball? Play some pick-up hockey or join other seniors for a meal? All of that and more is available at the Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte. Cook County Volunteer Tax Service is open every Thursday from now until April 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the... READ MORE >
The Kakabeka Falls Legion Half Marathon and 8K scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2019 is now open for registrations. This will be the third edition of the half marathon and second running of the 8K – both races start and finish at the Kakabeka Falls Legion— with all proceeds going to the Royal Canadian Legion. There were 105 participants the... READ MORE >
On March 4th, 2019, Lonnie Dupre and Pascale Marceau will return to Canada’s Yukon Territory to try a first winter ascent in Kluane National Park and Reserve. The team is planning a reconnaissance flight before the climb to assess possible routes and landing options near Mt. Lucania 5,226 meters (17,146 feet) Canada’s third tallest mountain, or nearby Mt. Wood 4,850... READ MORE >
Winter Seed Sowing for Native Plants: You don’t need an expensive greenhouse to start many plants in the winter. Come and learn an easy way to begin native plant seeds in a plastic container that is put outside and uses nature to start your seeds growing when the time is right. This is a great way to start plants for... READ MORE >
Conditions for snowmobile riding in many parts of the state are as good as they’ve been in a long time, prompting what Department of Natural Resources conservation officers call the biggest number of riders in years to hit the state’s 22,000 miles of snowmobile trails. While zipping around on a sled is a great way to experience Minnesota’s snow-covered outdoors,... READ MORE >
Promoting general aviation and the Cook County/Grand Marais airport is the major focus of the Arrowhead Eagles, a volunteer organization designed to generate aviation events, education, support enhancements, youth oriented activities, encourage community use and a friendly atmosphere at the airport. The Arrowhead Eagles is now an IRC 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization, dedicated to the following key... READ MORE >
On July 19 of last summer the Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission (PUC) completed its first-ever local renewable energy project, installing 144 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftop of the city’s new public works building located near the site of the old Tomteboda Motel. The solar installation is rated at 51 kilowatts (kW) and is second in size within... READ MORE >
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