BEYOND REASON

Old Man Winter: A conversation WC: 674: Things get heated Though it is technically winter, the temperature is mild. The air is temperate.

Outdoors

with Fishing for answers My roommate at the treatment center was a psychopath. He didn't last out his 90 days – in fact, he didn't last out my 30 days.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.

Down Memory Lane

10 YEARS AGO JANUARY 11, 2014 v Eric Nelms of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division last day of work at the DNR office in Grand Marais was Friday, January 3, 2014. Eric retired after 40 years with the DNR.

Historical Reflections

Reprinted from the January 14, 1982 Cook County News-Herald In their roughest, most physical game of the season, the Vikings felled the Cloquet Lumberjacks 52-49. Neither team ever led by over seven points and it came down to the last minute of play with the Vikings leading by only one point.

FREE Teeth Checks for Littles from the Oral Health Task Force at Monthly Family Social

Has your little one had their teeth checked yet? Have questions about oral health for infants and toddlers? The Early Childhood Connections Program is excited to announce our February Co-Host, the Oral Health Task Force. Dental Hygienist, Bonnie Dalin will be at the Community Center to answer questions, provide teeth checks and apply fluoride for anyone ages 18 months and older, February 3rd from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Disappointed in Hospital Board

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Pray for truth and light

The answer to darkness: LIGHT! If you are sick of darkness, secrecy, evil doings, pain, hidden things, there is a Remedy. That remedy is a Person: Jesus Christ. If you long for clarity, justice, righteousness, forgiveness, hope, healing, reconciliation, Jesus is the Answer. The Bible says that His life is the Light for all mankind, and the darkness can never extinguish that Light.

COUNTY CONNECTIONS

Welcome new Cook County MN employees! With the start of a new year, Cook County MN is thrilled to welcome several new employees to our staff! Please thank and welcome them as they join our diverse, talented, and dedicated group of professionals who serve the community of Cook County, MN. Max Tostenson, CCMN SWCD Conservation Technician: Max previously worked for Traverse Soil and Water Conservation District in Wheaton, MN as a conservation technician working with erosion and engineering.