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Some folks

Some folks take their dog for a walk. Others take their dog out for a paddleboard adventure.
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Mary Elvin to throw out the first ball in a Twins game

The count was full, and Harmon Killebrew had swung at a bad pitch, checking his swing. He looked back at the ump to see if he would get called for a strike, but unfortunately, Harmon had hit the ball. And, unfortunately for the pitcher, the ball went over the fence for a home run.
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Hospital board raises 2024 levy

Brian Larsen Citing rising costs throughout the system, on August 24 the North Shore Health hospital board voted to raise the levy from $1,500,000 to $1,725,000 for 2024, an increase of $225,000 over last year. The increase is the result of two main factors said Hospital Director/ CEO Kimber Wraalstad.
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Bone Builders is coming to The HUB!

Bone Builders is a group exercise weight training program that was created for adults that are interested in preventing and reducing osteoporosis. Other benefits include increased energy and well-being, improved balance and increased socialization. Participation is free of charge.
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Historical Reflections

20 YEARS AGO AUGUST 29, 2003 v Due to the dry docking of the gas barge Greenstone, Isle Royale National Park supplies of gas for boaters are low. The Greenstone was put into dry dock after a recent inspection found it was not in compliance with federal law, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, forbidding gas hauling by single-hulled vessels.
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Birth announcement for Bentley Palmer Brisson

Born to Eric and Adrianna Brisson of Grand Marais, Minnesota on April 17th, 2023, at St Luke’s Hospital Duluth, Minnesota. He is welcomed by his grandparents Bruce and Penny Brisson, Danny and Rachael Berglund, and Jerry and Donna Paine, all of Grand Marais, MN.
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Cook County Historical Alliance

In February 2022, four of the Historical Societies in Cook County (Schroeder Area Historical Society (SAHS), Tofte Historical Society (THS), Cook County Historical Society (CCHS), and the Gunflint Trail Historical Society (GTHS)) entered into a planning process to form an Alliance.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.
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