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National Day of Prayer National Day of Prayer will observed Thursday, May 2, on the courthouse steps from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Come join with neighbors to pray for local, state and national needs.
Cook County Public Health and Cook County Sheriff’s Department Launch Naloxone Leave Behind Program
While the Opioid epidemic continues to escalate in our community, devastating the lives of those that it impacts, it is only worsening with the rise of Fentanyl and Xylazine in the opioid supply. In the state of Minnesota, the opioid overdoses in 2021 were 1,354 fatalities, a 29 percent increase from 2020.
Warrant Resolution Day event
The 6th Judicial District, in collaboration with Cook County Public Health and Human Services and the Cook County Attorney, is hosting a warrant resolution event on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Cook County Courthouse. This will be the first time this event has ever happened in Cook County.
Applications for Health Care Foundation Grants Due May 1
Applications for the first round of 2024 North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF) Community Health Grants, are due by 4 pm, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The North Shore Health Care Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit now celebrating its 31st year in Cook County, works to address gaps in health care and community health-related needs locally. The Foundation will award approximately $30,000 this year, to community organizations and programs that contribute to equitable health care and healthy living in Cook County through its semi-annual grant program. The deadline for the second and final round of 2024 NSHCF grant funding is Oct. 1.
Historical Reflections
10 YEARS AGO APRIL 19, 2014 v The Cook County Knowledge Bowl team traveled to the State Knowledge Bowl Tournament on Thursday, April 10, to face off with teams from around the region at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd. Coach April Wahlstrom was delighted with her team’s ninth-place finish at the state competition.
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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.
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.