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Food support can help make ends meet

Sometimes situations come up such as unexpected medical bills, reduced work hours, or even unemployment. The Cook County Food Shelf is there to help out in these situations. If you are facing an unexpected budgetary crisis, the Food Shelf can supply a box that supplies three nutritious meals for three days. However, the Food Shelf is not intended to be... READ MORE >

“The Ice Storm of 2009: Will the trees survive?”

Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association is offering a free program about the ice storm of 2009 at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at Sugarloaf Cove. Travelers along scenic North Shore Highway 61 may be shocked to see an abundance of damaged trees this year and wonder what happened and will the trees survive? Sugarloaf naturalist Alexis Berke will describe... READ MORE >

Emergency funding for food shelves

Lake and Cook Counties have been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) has been chosen to receive $8,296.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. The award was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists... READ MORE >

Be aware of new seat belt laws

As of June 15, a ticket can be issued to anyone older than 15 who is not wearing a seat belt. Drivers can be cited for having in their car anyone younger than 15 who is not buckled up. A new Minnesota law makes failure to use a seat belt a primary offense. Thatmeans officers can pull over vehicles if... READ MORE >

Learn more about horses

Do you have a child who is interested in horses and would like to learn more about them? This four-day introduction will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 23 and 25; June 30 and July 2 – from 3 – 5 p.m. at the new Gunflint Horse Park – part of the Cook County Fairgrounds just off the Gunflint Trail... READ MORE >

Plans under way for Playhouse’s 40th season

The Grand Marais Playhouse will celebrate 40 seasons of plays in 2010 and has already begun planning for it. The Playhouse has hired Linda Dorn to assist with the fundraising and events coordination. Two committees are being formed to assist with the planning. An Archive Committee will peruse old albums and archive material to compile photos and data to be... READ MORE >

30th year for Tofte Trek

The Sugarbush Trail Association is pleased to present the 30th Annual Tofte Trek 10K Wilderness Run/Walk on July 4, 2009. Pre-registration is now open at www. toftetrek.com Pre-registration fee is $20. Same-day registration will be held at the Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte from 7:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Race-day registration fee is $25. Kids’ races start at 9:00... READ MORE >

Minnesota Private College Week June 22 – 26, 2009

Explore 17 of Minnesota’s best private colleges and universities during Minnesota Private College Week held June 22 through June 26. This free, week-long introduction gives potential students the opportunity to attend campus tours and general information sessions. Each of the 17 private colleges and universities is offering sessions twice daily at each campus – 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and... READ MORE >

Williams graduates from UW-Stevens Point

Kimberly M. Williams of Grand Marais was among the 1,040 graduates who received degrees during the spring 2009 University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point commencement ceremonies. UWSP Alumna Jenny Baeseman addressed graduates, their guests and faculty. Chancellor Linda Bunnell welcomed the participants and Provost and Vice Chancellor Mark Nook recognized honor students and award winners. Kimberly received her Bachelor of... READ MORE >

UMD Dean’s List recognizes local scholars

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for spring semester 2009. Students on the Deans List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Two local scholars were recognized. Alexander S. Hegg, a junior in the School of Fine Arts, is on the Dean’s List. Alex is majoring in Jazz Studies. He is the... READ MORE >