In case you missed them, here are some exclusive, local news stories you may have missed from Boreal Community Media.
Grand Marais schools celebrate bus drivers during Bus Driver Appreciation Day
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Mike's Holiday in Grand Marais sponsoring blood drive to honor daughter who wants to give back
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Tettegouche State Park celebrates winter with Winter Fest; still needs help clearing trails after December blizzard
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Local thrift store Oddz & Endz invests over $80,000 to Cook County organizations
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District 166 Parent Teacher Association needs new board and community members; at risk of disbanding
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The Cook County Co-op and North House Folk School team up to offer low cost community cooking classes
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Cook County ISD 166 receives $28,000 grant for school bus stop arm cameras
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Cook County and Grand Portage leaders meet with Senator Hauschild for a legislative listening session
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Meet your Cook County Small Business Owner - Crystal LaJesse Farnum
Meet Cook County Small Business Owner Crystal LaJesse Farnum here.
Cook County community members share words of thanks to those who keep us safe during winter storms
See the messages here.
Tettegouche State Park hit by winter storms; staff say it could take weeks to clear trails without volunteers
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Grand Marais-based First and Second Thrift Store finds new location; needs help with storage and volunteers
Grand Marais-based First and Second Thrift Store finds new location; needs help with storage and volunteers. Read the article here.
Hovland Arts Festival has another successful event; back in July 2023
This year, the event hosted 13 art vendors, a baker, The Bad Seed food truck, and 2 nonprofits. Read the article here.
Cascade Lodge owners purchase Lutsen-based Cliff Dweller, Goettl Enterprise properties
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Cook County Empty Bowls 2022 event raises over $5,000; organization still short funds needed to fight food insecurity in county
Each year, organizers from the chapter host an event in partnership with the Grand Marais Art Colony and many local businesses and restaurants. You can find the article here.
Setting up a Christmas tree? Here's which option is better for the environment
Most people have a clear preference based on how they were raised and their traditions. That being said, have you ever stopped to question which option is more eco-friendly? Find the article here.
Cook County Community Swap redistributes over 1000 pounds of clothing to local residents
On Saturday, November 5, Cook County community members gathered for a free Community Clothing Swap at the Cook County Community Center. Read the article here.
What's that smell? What's really going on with the Grand Marais Wastewater Treatment Facility
The City of Grand Marais’ wastewater treatment facility has increasingly become a topic of community conversation. As those who have spent much time in Grand Marais have noticed, foul odors from the wastewater treatment center are an intermittent but persistent issue.
Read the article here. What happens to our clothing when we're done with it? The nitty gritty details of textile waste and clothing donations in Cook County, MN
If you’ve never stopped to think about the impacts of what happens to our clothes when they are no longer wearable, or we simply decide we’re done with them, the statistics can be somewhat startling.
Find the article here.
Got extra Halloween candy, Cook County? Here's where you can donate it
Local and non-local resources to donate any leftover Halloween candy. Find the article here.
A conversation with Josiah Avery, owner of Rocky Knoll Dog Boarding in Grand Marais
Rocky Knoll Dog Boarding is not only a place to board your dog, but also a doggy daycare.
“Along with boarding dogs, I can also take dog clients one or two days a week for daycare. I’m open year-round”, he said.
Read the article here.
Grand Marais's First and Second Thrift Store searching for new location after building sale
The all-volunteer-run non-profit organization is housed in the Cobblestone Building off Highway 61 in west Grand Marais, but that will soon change. Read the article here.
Student threatened with pocket knife at Cook County School District 166 homecoming football game
On October 14, 2022, Cook County School District 166 sent out an electronic letter to the parents and guardians of students informing them of an incident that happened at the homecoming football game the prior evening. You can find the article here.
A conversation with Kristina Mattson, Cook County's newest SHIP Coordinator
Boreal Community Media chatted with Mattson about SHIP: what it is, what it means for those of us in Cook County, and what she’s working on this fall. Find the article here.
Got sun? A solar co-op may be for you
Boreal Community Media recently spoke to Kat Meyo, Executive Director of the Cook County Local Energy Project to learn more about something called a “solar co-op”.
Learn more about this unique opportunity here.
Cook County High School Homecoming Coronation: in photos
On October 10, 2022, Cook County High School held a small Homecoming Coronation event to crown the Homecoming King and Queen. See all the nominees here.
Cook County Schools ISD 166 to spread awareness of a special election for operating levy
Cook County Schools ISD 166 recently reached out to Cook County residents to spread awareness of a special election question, which asks voters to renew the operating levy that passed in 2016.
Read more about the operating levy here.
Meet your Cook County neighbor: Introducing Sarah Lakosky
A conversation with Brittany North, owner of Cook County's North Paws Canine Services
Boreal Community Media sat down to chat with Brittany North, owner of North Paws Canine Services. North shares about how she got into the dog service niche, as well as her plans on what she'll offer locally. Read the story here.
Cook County voter information round-up: keep informed with the most up-to-date resources
The 2022 election season is underway, and Boreal Community Media wants to help bring you the information you need to know. We've compiled resources and candidate information all in one place for quick reference.
Read the story here.
Boreal Community Media’s Digital Content Editor Laura Durenberger-Grunow attended a presentation with Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen on what to do if you find yourself in an active shooter/armed intruder situation.
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An interview with MN State Rep. Jen Schultz on her U.S. House of Representatives campaign
Boreal’s Laura Durenberger-Grunow interviewed Jen Schultz on her candidacy. Learn more about Schultz’s point of view on what she believes is important for people of the Eight Congressional District and more about her background and her family.
Read the story here
Electric Trails: Grand Marais business offers e-bike rentals
Rae Poynter spends time with the new e-bike rental business in Grand Marais: Electric Trails. Meet the owners and hear their vision for the newest North Shore business.
Read the story hereThe Entrepreneur Fund: Providing support to Cook County business owners
Ray Poynter reports on The Entrepreneur Fund. Since 1989, the Entrepreneur Fund has helped business owners across northern Minnesota overcome these exact challenges. The Fund gives business owners, including those in Cook County, the support they need to see their business dreams become reality.
Read the story here
North House Folk School celebrates 25 years with UNPLUGGED - in pictures
Grand Marais's North House Folk School celebrated its 25th birthday with UNPLUGGED. This is a compilation of photos from the Friday night concert and artisan market, and the Saturday FREE Okee Dokee concert. See the story and photos here
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