Meet your Cook County Neighbor: Lenna Stever-Sobanja

Come learn more about your Cook County friend and neighbor, Lenna Stever-Sobanja - Boreal Community Media - April 4, 2026 Read More »

Great Expectations School Weekly Newsletter

See the latest from Great Expectations School - April 4, 2026 Read More »

Care Partners April news & events

Here's what's up at Care Partners for April - Care Partners of Cook County - April 4, 2026 Read More »

Cook County Advances Food Access Efforts Through Food Access Council, Discusses Closure of Ruby’s Pantry

A primary topic of discussion was the recent closing of Ruby’s Pantry in the area. Ruby’s Pantry was not only a place to get food, but also a welcoming space where people could connect without feeling judged. Now that it has closed, other food programs may have to serve more people - Cook County, MN - Apr 3, 2026 Read More »

MnDOT announces 2026 construction projects; Highway 61 impacts from Duluth to Grand Portage

Earlier this week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) released its annual list of road construction projects for 2026. Local impacts include work on Highway 61 along the North Shore between Duluth and Grand Portage - Boreal - April 3, 2026 Read More »

North Shore Health to offer Certified Nursing Assistant Education Program

North Shore Health is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Education Program April 26th- July 10th 2026 allowing participants to start their health care career journey right here in Cook County - North Shore Health - April 2, 2026 Read More »

Cook County Connections: Solid Waste Fees

After 2 years of discussions, public hearings, and ordinance establishment- there is a new special assessment appearing on tax statements beginning in 2026 titled Solid Waste Fees - Cook County, MN - April 3, 2026 Read More »

USDA announces Forest Service reorganization; Minnesota oversight to shift from Milwaukee to Madison, WI

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a "reorganization" of the Forest Service, moving the agency away from its traditional regional management system, which has governed the agency since 1908 and relied on nine broad geographic regions and regional offices, toward a state-based organizational model with 15 new offices - Boreal - April 2, 2026 Read More »

Updated: 2026 Cook County Emergency Services Conference Registration Now Open

The 34th Annual Cook County Emergency Services Conference is set for Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais. Registration is now open - Cook County, MN - April 2, 2026 Read More »

Arrowhead AED: Restarting hearts one at a time

Arrowhead AED is focused on installing outdoor, climate-controlled AEDs—units that are accessible 24/7, even in extreme northern conditions - Boreal Community Media - April 2, 2026 Read More »