Pet of the Week
Penny is settling in for a nap with a couple of her favorite toys. Maria noticed that Penny looks like the Firefox logo here.
July 2023
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Caitlin Nicol-Thomas new recording release and area performances
Nashville performer Caitlin Nicol-Thomas celebrates the release of a new recording of original songs, “Derecho”, with a series of performances in Minnesota. She will be joined onstage by multi-instrumentalist Al Oikari, who has been a musical collaborator for her Minnesota performances since 2015. Some shows will feature lineup additions with rhythm section musicians, and other shows will be as a duo, as listed below.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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.
Happy Hikers will travel to Tettegouche State Park for hike
The Happy Hikers will hike the Shovel Point Trail at Tettegouche State Park on July 19. This 1 (plus) mile hike starts at the visitor center and follows the rugged Lake Superior shoreline along a clifftop. We will end at the tip of the point with a stunning view of Palisade Head to the west. Uneven terrain, wooden stairs and boardwalk.
Donations needed to help Cook County Search and Rescue purchase needed equipment
Michael Valentini, Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department Cook County Search and Rescue The quest to enjoy the beauty of our north woods and the proximity to the BWCAW draws many to Cook County. Unfortunately, not everyone experiences the idyllic adventure they envisioned and occasionally there are tragedies to deal with. When that happens, a page goes out to the volunteers of the Cook County Search and Rescue (CCSAR) team for assistance. These are unselfish volunteers who will drop whatever they are doing to lend a hand to those in need.
Historical Reflections
March 18, 1971 SIXTH GRADE PLAY The Treasure of Princess Prunella Stithel play was performed by (left to right) Sandy Suck (the dragon and author of the play), Debbie Toftey (Princess Prunella), Peggy Staples (Narrator), Kathryn Nelson (special effects), and Kristi Erickson (the king). The play was performed for several classes at the Lutheran Church building.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGO JULY 11, 2003 v Environmental activists with Earth First! left the county on Monday the same way they entered it – quietly. The activists, who would not give their last names, said they were satisfied with the Earth First! Round River Rendezvous.
Weekly Weather
Weekly Weather Date High Low Precipitation From Josiah Avery, East County Road 14 July 4 77.0 55.4 0.01 0 July 5 70.9 56.7 0.07 0 July 6 67.6 49.1 0.00 0 July 7 77.7 49.1 0.16 0 July 8 67.8 50.9 0.00 0 July 9 70.3 48.0 0.36 0 July 10 71.2 51.1 0.42 0 The News Herald staff and readers wish to express their appreciation and gratitude to Dana Austin of Poplar Lake for providing weather reports these past many years. Dana's reports added interesting detail to the drama of Cook County weather.
convicted cannabis law goes automatically from your under the hemp-derived smoking a driving will DWI with
penalties. police, firefighters, educators, or a commercial cannabis for a job now be illegal.
An anatomy of a backcountry rescue
A report last week about an individual suffering a medical issue in the BWCA gave the highlights of the rescue, but a closer look explains more about the process and complexity a backcountry rescues involves. Below are some questions and answers provided by Karla Pankow, NRP, CCP-C, EMS Director of North Shore Health Ambulance.