tag:www.boreal.org,2005:/categories/local-life?page=13Local Life | Boreal Community Media Page 13Keeping communities connected2021-08-29T07:18:07-05:00urn:uuid:c0d74280-1ce0-4cb2-8698-02801a1322962021-08-27T12:07:18-05:002021-08-29T07:18:07-05:00COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Drought Impacts on Gravel Road Maintenance2021-08-27 12:07:18 -0500EditorWhile its effects on the forest and the risk of wildfire are front of mind, what may be less obvious is the negative effect it also has on our gravel roads. By Cook County Highway Maintenance Supervisor Josh Dix, Cook County MN - August 27, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b627de2c-2df8-4a32-b146-115dcf637be92021-08-24T12:56:00-05:002021-08-28T13:28:06-05:00Chamber asks members to nominate businesses for Annual Business awards2021-08-24 12:55:59 -0500EditorAt the 2021 Visit Cook County/Cook County Chamber Fall Gala, scheduled for Oct. 30 in Grand Portage, we will announce recipients of our annual Chamber business awards. We need your help in choosing the recipients of these awards. From Jim Boyd, Executive Director, Cook County Chamber of Commerce - August 24, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:00345c58-0d63-4161-8238-1efd019ca93f2021-08-24T12:55:08-05:002021-08-25T05:02:13-05:00News from the Local Cook County Veteran's Service Officer2021-08-24 12:55:08 -0500EditorSee several items of interest for local veterans. From Pat Strand, Cook County Veterans Service Officer - August 24, 2021.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2bd55d6b-25c2-4851-92a9-561044a774342021-08-20T14:57:53-05:002021-08-23T10:05:30-05:00Veteran’s Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)2021-08-20 14:57:47 -0500EditorVA has informed us that approximately 115,000 Post-Vietnam Era Veterans are entitled to a refund of contributions they made to the Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). By Pat Strand from Cook County Veterans Service Officer, Cook County MN - August 20, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b5a0c4c3-76bc-480b-831b-d135116111892021-08-18T06:33:51-05:002021-08-28T07:33:46-05:00Pilot Project Could Potentially Expand Oral Health Program to Seniors in Cook County2021-08-18 06:33:50 -0500EditorThe pilot project will begin with a free Oral Exam Day at The Hub in Grand Marais for anyone ages 65 and over. A simple oral check-up along with a free fluoride treatment to those who wish to receive it will be provided. From the Oral Health Task Force - August 17, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4840600c-aa34-4b86-aa89-2951156bd4a62021-07-26T17:47:58-05:002021-07-31T08:07:57-05:00August 2021 North Shore Living News2021-07-26 17:47:58 -0500EditorSee the latest in news and happenings at North Shore Health Care Center. From Lisa Bloomquist - July 26, 2021.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d192c156-c7fe-4831-904c-4bf1dd96132a2021-07-09T15:35:16-05:002021-07-16T06:47:41-05:00Canadian wildfires, air quality alerts and their impact on the North Shore2021-07-09 15:35:15 -0500EditorA reminder on the dangers of wildfires even when they are hundreds of miles away and how to stay safe and healthy. By Jaye White from Cascade Vacation Rentals - July 9. 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:831fb325-0e9d-4a78-8e04-83d957b8a6792021-07-08T10:45:05-05:002021-07-20T07:04:29-05:00Local citizens moving forward with plans for a new Dog Park for Grand Marais2021-07-08 11:35:52 -0500EditorA new non-profit — Go Dog North Shore — is currently raising funds to create a brand new off-leash fenced in dog park in Grand Marais. From Boreal Community Media - July 8, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aa90a04e-1396-4ee8-a24e-3e810a39df8e2021-06-26T12:38:17-05:002021-07-09T05:21:51-05:00Living life on the Gunflint Trail with Dewey Pihlman 2021-07-05 22:47:50 -0500EditorAlong the banks of the Seagull River lives Dewey Pihlman. He shares what life in the remoteness at the end of the Gunflint Trail is all about. Exclusive to Boreal Community Media - July 6, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2e58409e-bbbe-47a4-b224-98218429ed092021-07-01T17:52:09-05:002021-07-20T07:05:09-05:00A unique new experience: Geocaching on the North Shore2021-07-01 17:52:08 -0500EditorRecently, we added “Go Geocaching” to our list of Free Things to do on the North Shore. This family-friendly activity came highly recommended by many but was something we hadn’t actually tried ourselves. So, this week, we decided to go Geocaching! By Jaye White from the Cascade Vacation Rentals Blog - July 1, 2021<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.boreal.org">Boreal Community Media</a></small></p>