Cook County DFLers there for Anderson Kelliher’s endorsement
Cook County delegates and alternates for the Minnesota Democratic- Farm-Labor (DFL) state convention arrived at the DECC in Duluth around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 23 ready to endorse candidates and to adopt a platform for the November election. Full Story
Budget considerations drive school board discussions
Whether it was the Industrial Arts classes that will be offered next fall, the cleaning schedule for school facilities, or the possibility of a four-day week, much of the ISD 166 school board’s discussion Wednesday, April 21, 2010 went back to the issue of money. Full Story
Commissioners report on progress of 1% projects
County Commissioner Bob Fenwick reported to the county board Tuesday, April 27, 2010 on his efforts to bring a new community center/pool facility to reality with funding from the Cook County 1% sales and use tax that has been collected since April 1. Full Story
Water costs, changes for PUC
The Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission (PUC) meeting was short and sweet. Minutes from the last meeting were approved, as was payment of bills that needed to be paid. The only city employee with much of anything to report was Water/Wastewater Superintendent Tom Nelson. Full Story
County considers septic loan fund
Cook County residents who need upgrades to their septic systems but don’t have the money to get them may eventually receive some help from the county. Planning & Zoning Director Tim Nelson informed the county board Tuesday, April 27, 2010 that his department is interested in developing a low-interest septic upgrade revolving loan program. Full Story
Cook County one of the last counties in the U.S. to get soil survey
Cook County is one of the last areas in the country that will undergo a comprehensive survey of its soil, and on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, the Cook County board authorized an agreement with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to conduct a soil survey on all non-federal land in the county. Full Story
Qwest updates county on efforts to improve service
Despite the fact that Qwest was not the first to jump on the possibility of bringing fiber optic lines to every doorstep in Cook County, the telecommunications company is making an effort to let the community know it has not been forgotten. Full Story
Senior Center
May 2010 Menu & Events
May 3 11:30 am Lunch: Pork Chop Dinner, Chocolate Pudding
12:15 pm Play Wii
May 4 9:00 am Cook County Council on Aging Meeting
11:30 am Lunch: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tropical Fruits
12:15 am Play Trivia
May 5 10:00 am Exercise Group
10:30 - 11:30 am Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Chec Full Story
Care Center celebrates Older Americans Month
May is “Older Americans Month” and North Shore Care Center will celebrate with special activities each week— especially during National Nursing Home week May 9-15. Full Story
Tofteys win Entrepreneurial Success Award
The winners of the UMD Joel Labovitz Entrepreneurial Success Award were announced on Wednesday, April 22, at an elegant luncheon at the DECC in Duluth. Nominees Shelé and Harley Toftey, owners of Dockside Fish Market, won the award in the “Established Entrepreneur” category. Shelé Toftey was at the luncheon to accept the award. Full Story
Planning, preparing, practicing at EMS Conference
The 21st annual Cook County Emergency Services Conference was held Friday and Saturday, April 23 – 24, 2010 with interesting and exciting training taking place at the Cook County Community Center, School District 166, the Devil Track Lake boat landing and the Grand Marais waterfront. Full Story
“It’s art but it’s a chair— can I sit on it?”
That phrase was echoed numerous times at the opening of the Furniture Makers of
Cook County
exhibit at Johnson Heritage Post on Friday, April 9. Gallery visitors could hardly bring themselves to use the beautiful furniture on display. Full Story
Local events planned for Day of Prayer
Two local events are planned on the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 6. Full Story
Minnesota poet laureate to visit Grand Marais
Robert Bly, one of the most important and influential poets in America, will present his work at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Full Story
Food manager training to be offered in May
Cook County Higher Education will again offer the Serve Safe Food Manager Certification and Renewal continuing education training in Grand Marais on May 11 and12. These seminars are designed to fulfill the requirements for Minnesota state and local health departments. Full Story
Joyful voices at Bethlehem Lutheran
Community members are invited to Bethlehem Lutheran Church Sunday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. for its annual evening of ecumenical Christian worship and praise! As they have done every spring for the past several years, community members will share a variety of music, including contemporary, gospel, spirituals, and traditional. Full Story
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