May 2025

Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization announces 2025 aviation scholarship winners

The Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization announced the winners of their 2025 aviation scholarships at its Annual Meeting on May 3, 2025. Pictured are Jordan Ekroot and Jack Haussner, the two award winners, each receiving $2,500 scholarships to help further their aviation careers. Both are working towards commercial pilot certification and hope to work as professional pilots. This is the 5th year that the Arrowhead Eagles have awarded aviation scholarships. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a pilot rating or career in any aspect of aviation. Applications are available for the 2026 scholarships at the Cook County/Grand Marais Airport.

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Public Health and Human Services Funding: the 2024 Financial Report and 2026 Budget Planning

The Public Health and Human Services department is one of the largest in Cook County government, both in number of staff and in overall budget. Our 36 employees and contracted service providers work together to achieve our mission of “supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of Cook County.” The funding, mandates and local needs that impact the PHHS budget are complex and dynamic. Interested community members can learn more about department finances for year-end 2024 and as we prepare the 2026 budget at the May 20 PHHS Board meeting.

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Shirley Anderson

Shirley Mae (Sobczak) Anderson, 87, of Prescott, Arizona, went to meet our Father in Heaven on April 30, 2025. Born December 26, 1937 in Kettle River, Minnesota. Shirley married Dale Anderson on December 31, 1954, in Moose Lake, Minnesota. They moved to Grand Marais, Minnesota, in 1954, where they raised seven children on Maple Hill on the Gunflint Trail.

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Weather 5/6-5/12

Josiah Avery, East County Road 14 Date     High     Low     Type     Amount 5/6        82.9     36.5      5/7 … Login to continue reading Login…

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