Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers are asking hunters to review the rules as the black bear hunting season proceeds. “During my initial inspections, I found bear baiting stations that had not been registered with the DNR within 24 hours of being established, or lacking a bear bait sign within 20 feet of the bait,” said Conservation Officer... READ MORE >
The tourism folks in Grand Marais are having a bit of fun these days with the theft of a faux gull that was perched on the city’s billboard along Interstate 35 in Pine County. “He was perched there, welcoming people north. And now it’s just these little tangled yellow feet – so we’re pretty sure he didn’t just up and... READ MORE >
Former skeptic Dr. Don Bierle will be presenting the evidence that changed his mind from doubt to confidence about the Christian faith to North Shore communities on Saturday, Oct. 3. Bierle’s revealing presentation of FaithSearch will be held at the Schroeder Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Thefree event is being sponsored by Zoar... READ MORE >
On Sept. 26, 2009, the Cook County Firewise program will have completed its Countywide Wildland Hazard Assessment Project. Since 2004, the Cook County Firewise Committee has worked to assess all properties in the county and educate property owners on what they can do to their property to increase the survival of their home in the event of a wildland fire.... READ MORE >
The 24th annual Zion Church Booya and Finn Fest will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Finland, Minnesota Heritage Site on Little Marais Road. The public is invited. Events begin at 10 a.m. Among the luscious comestibles will be the famous booya and bread, baked potato with toppings, Paul’s famous corn on the cob, fried bread, nachos, nachos supreme,... READ MORE >
quality a to tournaments telling become include junior tournaments, help and membership pointed most said town Music from Ireland, Scotland and Minnesota performed on an array of wooden flutes, whistles, concertina, pipes, voice and guitar will be featured at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Hovland Town Hall. The concert will be presented by Dáithí Sproule and Laura MacKenzie.... READ MORE >
Girls and boys ages 3-7 are invited to participate in dance classes at Birch Grove. The 10 classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 14 to Oct. 14 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. in Birch Grove’s gym. The cost is $5 per class, or $45 for all. Students should wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement. No dance clothes... READ MORE >
National Child Passenger Safety week is Sept. 12-18, and its purpose is to bring public attention to the importance of properly securing all children in an appropriate child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt every trip, every time. As part of Cook County Public Health & Human Services and Cook County North Shore Hospital’s collaborative effort, there are now... READ MORE >
Thesecond week of bear season saw a fairly large jump in registrations. At press time, Buck’s Hardware in Grand Marais had the highest number of bears registered, 45. The location with the next highest registration was Mike’s Holiday in Tofte with 33. Lockport General Store reported eight bears registered. Windigo Lodge on the Gunflint Trail has had six male bears... READ MORE >
Minnesotans can follow the changing fall colors online this autumn on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Web site at www.mnstateparks.info. The fall color reports are provided by state parks staff across Minnesota. These reports will also track the changing colors of native grasses and wildflowers. In addition, the reports will include notes on birds, butterflies and other wildlife migration,... READ MORE >
