Outdoors
with The ninth puppy During one dream there was a muskrat hut sitting low and unnoticed at the inside edge of a still pond. And in the dream there was another muskrat hut near it.
May 2024
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Wellness
Deterring Bugs, Naturally With the return of sunny warm days and flowers gracing the earth comes the return of the pesky bugs. As we all know, mosquitos, black flies, ticks, and more can become quite horrible here in Cook County, but there are some natural alternatives to the chemical-ridden sprays.
Tofte Spruce Budworm Risk Reduction Project Work Begins June 1, 2024
The Superior National Forest (NF) has issued Forest Closure Order 09-0924-03 that temporarily restricts all traffic (motorized and nonmotorized) onto the 6 Hundred Rd (FR 166) from the junction of the Temperance River Road (approximately 5.15 miles northwest of State Highway 61) going east (approximately 4.9 miles to County Road 2, and the Wringer Lake Road at Wringer Lake heading south 4.4 miles to the 6 Hundred Rd. The Order goes into effect on June 1-September 10, 2024, to increase protection of Superior NF visitors and residents living in the area, increase protection of employees engaged in the various missions of the National Forest System, increase protection of natural resources, and allow emergency vehicle access.
BEYOND REASON
Did you know May is National Tennis Month? I’ve been in and around the game for decades and never heard an inkling about it. And yet, apparently, it’s a thing. So let’s do something Beyond Reason has never done before. Let’s talk tennis.
Conditional use permit sought for a ten-unit resort in Tofte
A public hearing will be held on June 12, 2024, to review Red Five LLC's request to build a 10unit resort at 7226 West Highway 61 in Tofte. The land is zoned Tofte General Commercial.
Lions Host D-Feet Hearing Loss Walk
The Minnesota Lions Hearing Foundation annual walk to raise funds for research of hearing loss is set for Saturday, June 1, in Bemidji. This D-Feet Walk for Hearing Loss is a two mile walk from Diamond Point Park to the Paul & Babe statue and back. Walkup registration of $25 begins at 8:30 at Diamond Point Park with the walk starting at 9:30. Kids under 12 are free. After their walk is completed, participants will be given lunch and entertained by live music and games for kids.
Despite the rain, Kids Bicycle Rodeo was a big success
Cook County Safe Routes to School held its annual Kid's Bike Safety Rodeo on May 16, from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. indoors at the Cook County Community Center. Despite the cold, wet weather outside, the event saw a commendable turnout, a testament to the children's resilience and commitment from their parents to their safety.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.
Sheriff requests new investigative deputy
BRIAN LARSEN Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen appeared before the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 14, to seek approval of a Deputy Sheriff/Investigator job description and job grade so he can start recruiting for the position. The position is included in the Sheriff's Department's 2024 budget but still needs an approved job description, which has since been created, reviewed, and graded.