Community
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO JULY 12, 2014 * The Cook County/Grand Marais Development Authority (EDA) listened to presentations by Jeff Corey of One Roof Community Housing and Rick Klun of /Center City Housing Corp at the Tuesday, July 8 board meeting. Both organizations are non-profits that develop and operate a variety of housing options in the Greater Duluth area.
Third Annual Lutsong Music Festival
Lutsong Productions, LLC is pleased to announce its third annual event, the Lutsong Music Festival, to be held in Lutsen, Minn. on Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21 with 18 acts scheduled to play non-stop music at Caribou Highlands Lodge and the North Shore Winery located on Ski Hill Road in Lutsen. In addition to great music, attendees will enjoy the vendor village, a bronze metal pour, nightly campfires, a NEW foraging activity, food, and beverages.
Haiku Reading and Workshop at the Library
Poet Sandra Hisakuni will share from The Northland Beckons, her haikus about the Boundary Waters The Grand Marais Public Library invites people of all ages to learn about haiku from poet Sandra Hisakuni on Saturday, July 13, from 12:30-2 p.m. Hisakuni will read from her book of haikus, The Northland Beckons, revealing her inspiration from both Japan and the Boundary Waters, as well as proclaiming the power of haiku to create profound connection and lasting memories.
Volunteers needed in northeastern Minnesota counties for DNR loon survey
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Aitkin, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca and Lake counties. Volunteers are needed for a minimum of one morning during the June 28 through July 8 monitoring period, to count the number of adult and juvenile loons on pre-selected lakes.
Public Engagement Period for the Tofte Landscape Project Implementation Cycle 2 begins
The Superior National Forest is beginning the public engagement period for the Tofte Landscape Project’s Implementation Cycle 2. The engagement period runs from today, Monday, July 1 through Friday, August 2, 2024. During this time, interested public can provide input towards finalizing vegetation management treatments for the second implementation cycle. Please submit comments to Peter Taylor-Forest Planner at peter.r.taylor@ usda.gov or mail to the Tofte Ranger Station, PO Box 2159, 7355 West MN-61, Tofte MN 55615.
Unplugged ‘24 Celebrates Craft & Community this September
September 19-21, North House Folk School will be hosting a three-day celebration of the broad community that powers the work of the folk school! From the craftspeople, supporters and students that bring the mission to life, to the local businesses that welcome visitors over the course of the year, and the many Cook County contractors who have helped to build the new Welcome Center—it’s people who make North House possible.
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.