Who is Whitney Engstrom?
The Cook County News-Herald reached out to Whitney Engstrom, the writer and director of “Stinky Fish” a movie set in Grand Marais, with some questions. Below are her answers.
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The Gala for the Grove is coming May 18!
It's time to get out your dancing shoes or cowboy boots. The Gala for the Grove is right around the corner.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Cribbage Tournament The Bob Pratt Doubles Cribbage Tournament will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Birch Terrace Supper Club. A $40 entry fee per team is required with a limit of 32 teams.
BEYOND REASON
Drive In When I first took possession my car, it was preowned but it felt brand new. Thus, in earnest, filled with pride, I declared: No one will eat in this car! And everyone laughed.
Outdoors
Herding cats is like writing poetry I took the girls down to the Dog Park last week. Talk about herding cats.
Wellness
“Yoga is so much more than the physical movements, poses, and flows. It is so much more than meditation and breathwork. In the […] ancient yogic traditions, it would be laughable to think someone could really learn, practice, and teach yoga in just a year's time… what we have predominantly today is a modernized version. This quick fix transformation of an ancient art and philosophy has happened with much more than just yoga. In the modern world, we tend to rush through the day and all of our actions / interactions. Even when we know there is something else more or needed for a wholesome life, rarely do we take the time to bask in it or practice the mindfulness needed to integrate into the everyday.
Centering Victims’ Voices Part Two
This is part two of a two part series for Sexual Assault Awarness month. The Violence Prevention Center is advocating for our community to center victims’ voices by practicing a victim-centered approach.
Arrowhead Animal Rescue purchases trailer for new animal shelter
Arrowhead Animal Rescue, a Cook County nonprofit dedicated to helping animals in need, has exciting news to share regarding a new animal shelter for the community. As many are aware, the previous animal shelter was removed from the Grand Marais Rec Park in 2021, and the county has been without an animal shelter since.
Earth Day Fair coming April 20, 2024
Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) Presents Annual Earth Day Fair Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) is excited to announce its annual Earth Day Fair, taking place on April 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm at ISD 166.
Walk and Bike to School Day on May 8
TODD FORD, PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR Get up, get your blood flowing, and get your neurons firing! Walking or biking to school or work is a great way to start your day! Walk and Bike to School Day is just around the corner. On May 8, all students, families, and community members are invited to join the fun by starting their day with a walk or bike ride to school or work on Bike to School Day.