The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning parents to caution their children to stay off the thin ice that is now forming. According to the DNR as of December 7, no ice in the state is consistently four inches thick, which is the minimum recommended to support the weight of a person. “DNR conservation officers are reporting that... READ MORE >
Last summer, the Minnesota Department of Transportation launched a new 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511mn.org. And this winter, travelers are encouraged to use a new feature on the site. In previous years, the winter road conditions were reported by counties only. Now winter weather conditions can be reported on segments, or stretches, of roads (U.S. routes, interstates and... READ MORE >
Although North Shore residents are perhaps more interested in ice fishing than dragon boating, the North Shore Dragon Boat Festival has exciting news. The festival has announced the selection of Sherri Moe as the new Dragon Boat director. Moe is taking over for Debbie Neitzke, who stepped down after this year’s festival to free up more time for her family.... READ MORE >
Local nurses Kristin DeArruda Wharton, Joni Kristenson and Teresa Borak are very excited about Cook County’s involvement in a nation-leading effort to reduce chronic disease. The nurses, from School District 166, Cook County Public Health and Human Services, and the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, are launching the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) in Cook County. SHIP tackles the top three causes... READ MORE >
TheCook County Community Center outdoor ice skating rinks will be officially open starting Saturday, December 19 at noon. There is no charge to skate on the outdoor ice rinks. Two rinks will be flooded again this year, a larger rink with hockey boards that can be scheduled for community groups and a small rink above that is always available for... READ MORE >
Tom Held of Isak Hansen True Value in Lutsen is happy to announce a special offer for family members of deployed military personnel—a free Christmas tree! Held said, “Isak Hansen’s would like to thank you for your sacrifice—and wish you a happy holiday!” Free trees are available while supplies last. Military ID required.... READ MORE >
The Community Foundation is collecting applications for the Charlotte Ulland Scholarship for Girls, an award that was recently established to celebrate the 100th birthday of Charlotte Ulland. Charlotte was born in Beaver Bay in 1909 and still owns and regularly visits her birth home. The award is only open to female students of Two Harbors, William Kelley and Cook County... READ MORE >
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus, honored 235 graduates at the October 11, 2009 commencement ceremonies in Minneapolis. The honorees represent post-graduate, graduate and unde rg r aduat e academic programs at the Twin Cities campus. Among the honorees was Gwen Lauree Carman of Lutsen. Carman is the School District 166 principal for kindergarten through 12th grade. Carman... READ MORE >
On December 1, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced $590,190 in federal funding for fish and wildlife restoration projects in the Great Lakes Basin. The projects will be matched by $309,949 in partner contributions and will focus on the rehabilitation of sustainable populations of native fish and wildlife and their habitats. “Projects funded through the Great Lakes Fish and... READ MORE >
It isn’t breaking news that people are struggling due to the nation’s economy. More people are in need of food assistance than ever before. If you need temporary assistance to feed your family, or you know someone who needs help, the Cook County Food Shelf is available, now with additional hours. The Cook County Food Shelf is located in the... READ MORE >
