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Photo Gallery: Families in Cook County given opportunity to renew a family tradition: Cutting their own Christmas tree

Dec 06, 2021 06:26AM ● By Editor

Last weekend and this past Saturday, the Surbaugh family invited people to come out to their property and select their favorite tree to harvest for this Christmas. By Steve Surbaugh from Boreal Community Media - December 6, 2021

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Cook County Connections: Cook County Year in Review

Dec 03, 2021 08:09AM ● By Editor

With the pandemic still swirling around us, upheaval in employment markets, escalating housing costs and supply chain bottlenecks, Cook County, like the rest of the country, is at an inflection point. By County Administrator James Joerke from Cook County MN - December 3, 2021

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Topic of the Month: Your Family Health History

Dec 01, 2021 08:26AM ● By Editor

Gathering up a "Family Health History" can help you to understand if you share their health risks too. From Cook County Public Health and Human Services and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic - December 1, 2021

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Winter Clothing and Gear Drive for NE MN Veterans in Need

Nov 30, 2021 09:31AM ● By Editor

The Northeast MN and Twin Cities Suicide Prevention Coalitions are hosting a NEW winter clothing and gear drive for NE MN Veterans in need. From Pat Strand, Cook County Veterans Service Officer - November 30, 2021.

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COOK COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Mental Health During the Holiday Season

Nov 26, 2021 08:42AM ● By Editor

Many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season. A survey conducted the National Alliance on Mental Illness found that 64% of respondents stated that they were affected by “holiday blues.” By Sara Hadley, Cook County Public Health & Human Services from Cook County MN - November 26, 2021

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2021 Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count coming Saturday, December 18

Nov 15, 2021 10:40AM ● By Editor

This year, we will again not meet together in person due to Covid-19, and we'll want everyone participating to report results either over the phone, text or email after 5pm on count day. By Jeremy Ridlbauer, Grand Marais Audubon Christmas Bird Count Compiler - November 15, 2021

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COOK COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Economic Assistance and Health Care Programs

Nov 12, 2021 11:57AM ● By Editor

Economic assistance refers to any government-run program that assists low-income people with meeting basic needs such as food and shelter. By Allison Plummer, Financial Assistance Supervisor, Cook County Public Health & Human Services - Cook County MN - November 12, 2021

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Cook County Community Fund 2021 Grantee Profile – Boreal Community Media Technology Camps

Nov 11, 2021 03:36AM ● By Editor

With grant funding from the Cook County Community Foundation, Boreal Community Media developed and hosted three technology camps this summer in Grand Marais. From the Cook County Community Fund - November 11, 2021.

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Cook County Community Fund 2021 Grantee Profiles – Cook County Historical Society / ChikWauk Museum

Nov 08, 2021 12:02AM ● By Editor

With the support of a grant from Cook County Community Fund, the Cook County Historical Society and Chik-Wauk Nature Center developed a wonderful new exhibit and educational activity about the 1854 Treaty. From the Cook County Community Fund - November 8, 2021.

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Cook County Connections: Honoring our Veterans

Nov 05, 2021 08:20AM ● By Editor

Cook County High School will have a Veterans Day program with the American Legion Honor Guard participating. The program will be held at 2 p.m. in the gym. By Cook County Veteran Services Officer Pat Strand from Cook County MN - November 5, 2021

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