Warm temperatures brought out the bird counters, but as for spotting a wide variety of birds, preliminary numbers show the Audubon Christmas bird count (CBC) was down this year when compared to most years. All told 37 species were spotted on the count day, and with the count week not quite completed three more species were added. “We’ve had over... READ MORE >
Time to lace up your skates and head outside for some winter fun. The ice skating rink is open at Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte! A warming hut and bathroom are available for use at the rink. Need skates? There are many skates to choose from – please borrow and return to the shelves when done. Enjoy the rink... READ MORE >
The Cook County High School Invite was held on Dec. 15 at Lutsen Mountains on Koo- Koo. With perfect weather, a daytime high of 28F, sunny skies and awesome snow conditions, the 124 participating racers skied two runs on a challenging Slalom course. There were seven teams from Section 7 including; Hibbing, Virginia Area, East, Marshall, Hermantown, CEC, Denfeld, plus... READ MORE >
North Shore Title, a leading provider of commercial and residential real estate transactions, has strengthened its internal team and is pleased to welcome two new staff members. Liz Zaborski has joined North Shore Title as controller, and Laurie Edgerton as director of human resources. “We are thrilled to welcome these two new staff members to North Shore Title,” said Brad... READ MORE >
Bear hunters who are successful in 2019 and after would be required to submit a bear tooth sample to be eligible for the upcoming year’s bear hunting license lottery under a new rule proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The DNR has for many years required hunters to submit bear tooth samples. In response to low compliance, the... READ MORE >
Cook County is pleased to announce the addition of a High Angle/Swift Current Ropes Rescue Team to its emergency response capacity. An initiative of the Lutsen Fire Department, Cook County Emergency Management and Cook County Search & Rescue, eight inaugural members were trained over the course of two full weekends at the end of October. “We identified a gap in... READ MORE >
On December 17, Dr. Catherine Palczewski will come to Cook County Higher Education to present the first of a series about women’s suffrage. The class will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Opposing votes for women may seem surprising today, but anti-suffrage views dominated among men and women through the early 20th century. Artists created political cartoons that mocked suffragists.... READ MORE >
Join other seniors for lunch at Birch Grove Community Center in the Community Room every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. for great food and conversation! To make your reservation, call Barb Merritt at 663-7553. A suggested donation of $5 is greatly appreciated. We hope to see you here!... READ MORE >
No ice can ever be considered “safe ice,” but following these guidelines can help minimize the risk: Always wear a life jacket or float coat on the ice (except when in a vehicle). Carry ice picks, rope, an ice chisel and tape measure. Check ice thickness at regular intervals; conditions can change quickly. Bring a cell phone or personal locator... READ MORE >
January is a time for residents and visitors to celebrate modern day mushers and their canine athlete companions at the Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race Saturday, Jan. 5 and Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 and the 35th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Sunday, Jan. 27 – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. “We encourage visitors to come and watch... READ MORE >
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