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Pack a thermos of cocoa
Pack a thermos of cocoa and a picnic lunch for a nice fall drive on country roads in Cook County to find this kind of serenity and beauty
Borealis Chamber Ensemble of the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus to perform in Grand Marais
BARBRA JEAN MYERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NORTH SHORE MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is Upgrading to a New Electronic Health Record
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) is excited to announce that we’re transitioning to a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, Epic. This upgrade will enhance your healthcare experience, improve communication among your care team, and strengthen coordination with our partner health systems.
Dinner Panel to Explore Challenges and Solutions in Perinatal Substance Misuse
On October 8, Wilderness Health is hosting a “Demystifying Perinatal Substance Use Disorder” panel at Pier B Resort Hotel in Duluth. Pregnant individuals experiencing substance use challenges often face misunderstanding and stigma. The intersection of pregnancy and substance use requires nuanced, compassionate care and significant resources. Yet many social and healthcare workers—already operating under considerable strain—may lack the trauma-informed tools and support systems needed to provide effective, equitable care.
County County Commissioners highlights for Sept. 23
During the Cook County Board of Commissioner’s Sept. 23 meeting Olivia Bonander was hired as the supervisor of Adult and Home Community-Based Services. Olivia will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Merrissa Chapman.
Favorite Cars
For twelve years I did not own a car. I live in Grand Marais so it wasn’t hard to get around without a car; Grand Marais is a good walking town. Friends and kind strangers gave me rides to the twin cities and Duluth in the early years, then I just stopped going anywhere.
Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother
By the time Janis was in second grade, her classmates had nicknamed her ‘Ye Old Storyteller’ for the way she told stories. It was a gift from her grandmother, one that would continue through her life and emerge in this book like spring flowers, brightening each of these 130 pages as she celebrated her time with her grandmother, family, and friends.
EDA closes out grants for 2025
The Cook County/Grand Marais EDA made its final grant of the year by authorizing a business development grant of up to $10,693 to Beaver House LLC, reaffirming the EDA’s commitment to supporting local businesses.
City of Grand Marais update
The Grand Marais City Council met on Sept. 24 to discuss developing an Urban Forest Management Plan, a strategic initiative that will significantly enhance our city’s greenery and environmental health. This plan aims to grow and maintain our tree inventory, with the goal of contributing to stormwater management, energy conservation, improved air quality, CO2 sequestration, noise reduction, aesthetic appeal, and habitat preservation.