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Weekly Weather

Weekly Weather Date High Low Precipitation From Josiah Avery, East County Road 14 November 7 33.8 24.6 Snow 2.0' November 8 39.0 32.2 Snow 1.8' November 9 39.2 30.4 R/S Trace November 10 37.2 27.9 Snow 0.4' November 11 38.8 29.5 R/S Trace November 12 45.5 36.0 Rain 0.17' November 13 44.6 29.1 0 0.00 Season-to-date snowfall: 4.3 inches Last season-to-date: 1.3 inches

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A time to learn about healing

On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 21, at the Cook County Community Center, several dozen people, many of whom work for the county, clergy, schools, and law enforcement, participated in a two-day experiential, interactive training session to learn about creating and facilitating healing circles. The class was taught by Dr. Emily Gaarder, the Director of the Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

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Cook County Education Foundation announces the date for E.A.T.s

The Cook County Schools Education Foundation wants to announce that Thursday, March 7, is the date for their annual fundraiser, E.A.T.S (Enriching Academic Through Sustenance). This event is an opportunity for ticket holders to eat tasty samples provided by local restaurants and food vendors, in addition to supporting the students of ISD 166 by purchasing a ticket and bidding on the many silent auction items always available.

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Time to think about Operation Christmas

e S inekr avbicoeutd OepneireastioLnuCtsherinstmMaosuntain So, the Trick or Treat munchkins haven't been by yet, and Thanksgiving is still a ways away, and snow is yet to come, so why think about Christmas now? Jes Rodne, who directs Operation Family Christmas, says, 'Holidays are not meant to create hardships or sadness for families, but unfortunately, due to financial strain, they can be. Operation Family Christmas is a program designed to help local families in need during the holiday season.

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Save The Date: ‘Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Collaborative Update’ Interactive Webinar- November 15, 4-5p.m. CST

The Superior National Forest & National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution will host an interactive webinar presenting the next steps in the development of the BWCAW Collaborative. The Superior National Forest has entered into an agreement with the National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution (a program of the Morris K.

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