Minnesota using stimulus funds for large appliance rebates
Staff reports
Need a new clothes washer, dishwasher, refrigerator, or freezer?
If so, you may be eligible to grab a share of the economic stimulus funds available from the state of Minnesota for energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® appliances. Full Story
Food support can help make ends meet
Staff reports
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. Full Story
County board debates alternative work site for department head
The county board continues to consider an “Alternative Work Site” (AWS) agreement with Public Health & Human Services Director Sue Futterer, who was given permission in October to spend part of her workweek at her home office in Virginia, MN, where her husband has taken a school superintendent position. Full Story
Tofte divvies Rescue Squad expense 50/50
Once again the cost of Tofte Rescue Squad operations was a topic of much discussion at a Tofte meeting. On Thursday, January 14, Supervisor Paul James reported on the meeting with Schroeder representatives regarding rescue squad expenses and how they could be shared between the neighboring towns. “We looked at everything from soup to nuts,” said James. Full Story
Tofte harbor may see fireworks again
After the unexpected misfire of a round and subsequent explosion at the 2009 Independence Day fireworks display in Tofte, there was doubt as to whether the pyrotechnics event could take place in 2010. At the January 14 town meeting, Supervisor Paul James said he may have good news for community members who enjoy fireworks at the Tofte Park each year. Full Story
School board votes to start making big budget cuts next fall
The ISD 166 school board began its first regular meeting of 2010 on Wednesday, January 20 by taking care of some organizational details. Bill Huggins was voted in as board chair for a second year, with Leonard Sobanja, secretary and Eric Kemp, treasurer. Full Story
County supporting and applying for numerous grants
Grants, from the government as well as the private sector, seem to be a major source of income for numerous initiatives around Cook County. On January 19 and 26, 2010, Cook County commissioners approved county participation or support for a number of grants.
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Federal grants aid local housing program
Staff reports
Two federal agencies are awarding over $2.2 million in federal grants to combat poverty and homelessness in northeast Minnesota, Congressman Jim Oberstar has announced.
The funding will support a range of programs, which supplement food, shelter, rent, mortgage and utility assistance for lowincome people. Full Story
Student Council sponsors food drive
Staff reports
The Cook County Middle School Student Council will be hosting a food drive contest for sixth through eighth grades starting January 27. Theclass with the most items after two weeks wins a pizza party! Full Story
Music and hospitality warm a snowy night at Michael Monroe’s log cabin
You drive through the woods on a starry night until you find a log home spilling light onto the snow outside. You are greeted warmly at the door and follow your host up the stairs where you see a few people you know, a few you don’t, conversing over crackers and cheese, homemade bread, olives, chocolates, and their beverages of choice. Full Story
A new canoe business comes to town
For several weeks, North Shore residents have watched as John Amren, owner of Superior Coastal Sports in downtown Grand Marais, closed down his coffee shop and sold off his climbing and kayaking gear. Everyone wondered what was going to happen to the tall green building next to the Whole Foods Co-op. Full Story
Library to offer “Arctic Books” in special sale next week
In mid December, Director Linda Chappell received an e-mail message from Susan Weber at the South Pole indicating a desire to donate books to the Grand Marais Public Library and to the Library Friends of Cook County. Linda was excited and immediately relayed a message to me, “Looks like the Friends will be receiving some donations for the book sale from the South Pole.” Full Story
Curling fun night— Wednesdays in February
Staff report
Curling enthusiast Jim King encourages anyone interested in curling to join the Cook County Curling Club February Fun League on Wednesdays in February. The sessions, which are free, will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. starting February 3. New, novice, returning curlers-all are welcome. Men and women of all ages are welcome. Full Story
A chance for dads and daughters to dance
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Girl Scout Troop #4110 is sponsoring a Father Daughter Dance on Thursday February 11 at the Community Center 4-H Log Building in Grand Marais. Over the Waterfall will be playing for the dance from 6:00 PM to 8:00 p.m. Full Story
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