COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Hovland Town Hall Meeting The public is invited to meet with Cook County Assessor Bob Thompson at the Hovland Town Hall on Wednesday, May 18. Cook County Commissioner Deb White will host the meeting which will begin at 5 p.m.
Looking for a Home
Apogee is a really cool 1 year old kitty now that she has learned people can be trusted. Foster Mom has been able to hold her and love on her for 3 months now. She's playful, independent, very curious and helpful. Did I mention beautiful? Like all our kitties, she's spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccines. She is INDOOR ONLY, just like all the other AAR cats. She has always been with other cats/kittens and would do best being with other/another cat. Adoption fee is $100 + tax. For more information on how to meet Apogee or how to adopt, call Dale at 218-877-7050.
Minnesota Dept. of Human Services includes tobacco for SUD treatment
The Minnesota Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is including tobacco as a primary substance of use thereby allowing tobacco use disorder to be indicated as the primary diagnosis for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment when providing tobacco and nicotine cessation education or counseling.
DNR urges people to leave deer fawns alone
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources asks that people avoid disturbing or touching deer fawns, which are born around this time of year. Most fawns are born in mid-May to mid-June, and fawns do not attempt to evade predators during their first few weeks of life.
Regional fishing outlooks available from Minnesota DNR in preparation for opener
Anglers looking for local fishing information before the Saturday, May 11 fishing opener can check the regional fishing outlooks from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The outlooks provide details about fishing opportunities and conditions in various areas of the state, including for specific lakes, rivers and streams.
Take Action with Let’s Plant Trees
The Grand Marais Public Library will proudly host a presentation from Let’s Plant Trees, a newly formed nonprofit based in Lutsen, on Friday, May 17, from 5-6 p.m.. Let’s Plant Trees assists property owners with reforestation by providing free native Minnesota tree seedlings, along with information about how, when, and where to plant them.
Arrowhead Eagles Aviation annual meeting May 18
Join the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization for its 14th Annual Meeting, Saturday May 18th at Noon at Skyport Lodge on Devil Track Lake. After a short business meeting and annual report to its members, the Eagles Board of Directors will announce the winner of the 2024 Aviation Scholarship. Following will be a social time where lunch and refreshments are available for purchase. At 1:00 p.m. will be the debut of a Youtube Video produced by the Eagles to help support and promote the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport. Afterwards will be a presentation from longtime Agriculture Pilot, Chuck Lewer, who will share stories and adventures of being an Ag Pilot and Flying Behind Radial Engines.
As people head for the water, Minnesota DNR reminds them to prioritize their safety
With anglers, boaters, and paddlers taking advantage of the early ice-out across much of Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anyone spending time around lakes, rivers, and ponds that water temperatures remain extremely low and unexpected falls can turn tragic.
Minnesota DNR fish facts
The following information can be used for stories in preparation for the 2024 fishing opener, which is Saturday, May 11. Some information is from the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation conducted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and others. A report summarizing the survey results for Minnesota is available on the Minnesota DNR license dollars at work webpage(mndnr.gov/licensedollarsatwork). Anglers and waters