Here is another 1941 picture by photographer John Vachon (1914-1975). The man in the photo is working a milk bottling machine at a Duluth dairy.... READ MORE >
The University of Minnesota Extension will be conducting a Master Woodland Steward Course in Cook and Lake counties starting in August and ending in November 2023. The Master Woodland Steward program delivers a complete training program for those who own property with woodlands, steward woodlands, or who are looking to buy wooded property and wish to learn more about forest... READ MORE >
A law signed on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, by Governor Walz includes new requirements for health insurers that the Minnesota Department of Commerce says will protect Minnesotans’ access to preventive care, helping them keep their families healthy and saving them money. Commerce drafted the requirements months ago, anticipating recent federal court challenges that jeopardize no-cost preventive care guaranteed under the... READ MORE >
Jordan Ekroot and Vaughn Swindlehurst recently received scholarships from the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization. Vaughn received a $2,500 award that he’ll apply towards his goal of earning a private pilot certificate, in his quest to become a commercial pilot. A second Scholarship award was presented to Jordan Ekroot as a “continuation grant” to help Jordan get his transitional fixed-wing rating.... READ MORE >
A new study produced by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) highlights the potential for telehealth to make care more accessible while providing similar levels of service to traditional, in-person ways of delivering care. Telehealth is the use of electronic or telecommunications technology to access health care remotely. The preliminary report aligns with the Health and Human Services bill recently... READ MORE >
Community Picnic Community Picnic sponsored by Cook County DFL. All welcome. Free hotdogs and ice cream. Monday, June 26. 4-7 p.m. Grand Marais Rec Park Pavilion. Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. Ruby’s Pantry will now be at... READ MORE >
This is Chet McHugh, who went to dog heaven on June 1st, following loving care from Dr. Samari and his team at Cedar Grove Vet Clinic. This photo was taken six years ago on Zeke’s Road. We think that Chet is running again in fields something like these. Pet of the Week celebrates pets, past and present. Please share some... READ MORE >
Brian Larsen A little rain didn’t slow the enthusiasm of the brick collectors who attended the International Brick Collectors Association’s (IBCA) “brick swap” held at the Grand Marais Rec Park on Saturday, June 10 at the pavilion. About three dozen people were in attendance for the swap and then an auction followed where people bid against each other to purchase... READ MORE >
