Anna Farro Henderson
Anna Farro Henderson will offer her perspective on climate change and discuss her new book Core Samples at Drury Lane Books on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 6 p.m.
November 2024
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October 2024 Cook County Lodging Tax Report
ROSEANNE COOLEY, FINANCE BUSINESS MANAGER FOR VISIT COOK COUNTY
JUDGE’S VIEW
How do you prepare for a job that no one can prepare for? This isn’t meant to be a rhetorical question. As a new judge, I am often asked what orientation looks like for the position.
Take the time to listen to each other
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Superior National Forest to Resume Prescribed Burning
The Superior National Forest (NF) will resume prescribed fire operations with select pile burning across the five different ranger districts beginning in November 2024 and throughout the winter as conditions permit. Pile burns are a type of prescribed fire where trained personnel pile and burn forest debris to reduce an area’s wildfire risk.
Kids learn traditional wild rice harvesting and processing techniques
From soups to hotdishes and salads to stuffings, many Minnesotans are familiar with wild rice as a staple of the Midwestern diet. Fewer are aware of the tools and methods used for harvesting and processing manoomin (wild rice) and the deep cultural significance this plant continues to hold for traditional Ojibwe lifeways and treaty rights.
Two North Shore Storm runners qualify for state cross country meet
Under the guidance of April Wahlstrom, the North Shore Storm's boys and girls cross-country teams, comprising primarily of young runners, have shown remarkable potential this year. The future of the team looks promising, especially with the outstanding performance of two of our runners, Nick Swartz and Sophia Schut, who have qualified for the state cross country meet on November 2 at the University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course.
Amelia Brune and Molly Quello were named to the All-Conference volleyball team
Two seniors from the 10-13 Vikings' girl's volleyball team were named to the All-Conference volleyball team. Players are slected by area coaches who see them play against their teams.
Cook County Commissioners hold a special meeting to discuss the resignation of the county administrator
The Cook County Commissioners held a special meeting on Friday, November 1, to accept the resignation of County Administrator James Joerke and discuss the ramifications of the resignation.
Foundation Director Stepping Down for Personal Health
The Board of the North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF) regrettably announces the resignation of Executive Director Valerie Eliasen, effective Nov 1, 2024, due to personal health reasons. Mrs.