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Class of 2010 graduates Taryn Logan, Sheldon Faulconer, Steven Anishinabe, Randee Folen, Shawn Hackett, Samantha Jacobsen, and Kathryn LeGarde were honored at the Johnson O’Malley Awards Banquet Full Story
What Do You Stand For?
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Washington, D.C. It’s an amazing place where you can see and feel the history everywhere you go. Monuments like the Lincoln Memorial and buildings like the Capitol as well as other monuments like those commemorating the Vietnam and Korean wars tell the incredible stories of our young country. Full Story
Thoughts on school nutrition needed
Parents of School District 166 students are encouraged to complete a quick online survey about their thoughts on school nutrition, the State Health Improvement Program grant, and the District Wellness Committee. SHIP Coordinator Kristen DeArruda Wharton said this survey will help guide the work of the Wellness Committee and SHIP grant at school next fall. Full Story
Duluth Children’s Museum launches Museum on the Move
The Duluth Children’s Museum announces the launch of a newly developed program: Museum on the Move, Exhibit
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The first in a series of Museum Centers is being piloted at Lakewood Elementary School in Duluth. Full Story
Local groups collaborate on “Books for Babies”
The Grand Marais Public Library, Library Friends of Cook County, and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic will again collaborate with their “Books for Babies” program. The program offers the parents of every infant born in Cook County a reusable library tote, library card application, early literacy information and recommendations, and a brand new board book. Full Story
Girl Scouts strive to be superior influences
Cook County Girl Scouts held their annual Court of Awards at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts Thursday, May 27, 2010. The oldest group, high school sophomores, is now considered Ambassadors and will be working toward the highest Girl Scout accomplishment – the Gold Award. Full Story
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Learning is fun at North House. Area fifth graders learned about boat making at North House Folk School this month. Left: Sarah Gonzales examines her handiwork. Full Story
Is there anything we can do about water levels?
Low lake levels around the state have prompted concern from landowners and recreational users alike. Full Story
Local youths complete ATV safety training
Community Education, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Cook County ATV Club conducted allterrain vehicle (ATV) safety training in May, with classroom instruction and a field test on Saturday, May 22. Eleven youths, ages 12 – 15 years, completed the training. Full Story
Deer Hunters donate $5,000 for habitat
On Wednesday, June 9, Gail Englund and Pete Harris, representing the Arrowhead Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, handed off a check for $5,000 to Minnesota DNR Assistant Wildlife Manager, Dave Ingebrigtsen, and U.S. Forest Service Wildlife Biologist Wayne Russ. Full Story
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