January 2025

North Shore Federal Credit Union’s Hunger Hero Program: Fighting Hunger Locally
North Shore Federal Credit Union (NSFCU) is proud to announce the incredible success of our Hunger Hero program in 2024, highlighting our unwavering commitment to addressing food insecurity within our local communities. Hunger Hero was created to tackle the reality that hunger is not just a distant issue—it’s a challenge faced by many of our neighbors in Lake, Cook, and St. Louis Counties.

Sam Usem joins the North Shore Health Care Foundation Board of Directors
Recently elected to the Cook County North Shore Health hospital board, Sam Usem has now become a member of the North Shore Health Care Foundation. Georgene Daubanton, Executive Assistant of the North Care Health Care Foundation had this to say about Sam.
Jan. 20 is the first 2025 Free Park Day at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas
Minnesotans encouraged to try winter outdoor recreation The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation… Login to continue reading Login…
Superior National Forest’s Fire Report for the 2023-2024 Season
The Superior NF works with Minnesota State and county partners, local fire departments, Tribal Bands and Superior NF resource staff to put the right fire… Login to continue reading Login…


Historical Reflections
Well, here we are back at the “Little Red Schoolhouse”! Pay special attention to the new style in seats. Most of us used the type in the Past-plus picture below. Now the kidlets have graceful curves and make seatwork less “tejuss”!

CCHS Alpine Ski Team speeds to success
Over the past couple of years, the Cook County girls' and boys' alpine ski teams have filled up the trophy case due to their success on the slopes. But every year, some of the most talented kids graduate. So, who will return this year, and how will they do against far bigger teams?
