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Dog Musher

Canoe Country Trapper Traveled by Dog Team
About a year ago, veteran dog musher Tim White of Colvill graciously shared an interview he conducted with the late fur trapper Mike West, a patriarch of Minnesota mushing, which was published in Winter 1972-73 issue of Northwoods Journal. West ran long, canoe-country traplines and trained sled dogs and drivers for the Army during World War II. The entire interview was a bit long to reprint, so, with full credit to White, a paraphrased version follows here. more...

KIDS PLUS brings together Cook County youth, builds leadership skills
Since its beginnings in 1990 as a pilot program of the Northland Foundation, KIDS PLUS has worked to increase opportunities for Cook County youth. Now, the Cook County KIDS PLUS is one of 26 KIDS PLUS organizations in northeastern Minnesota, all focused on connecting local youth with community adults to help youth build important life skills. more...
Okontoe

At Okontoe, 'Welcome' is a Mission Statement
If your auto were to break down of a winter night along the Gunflint Trail, you'd be very fortunate if Mark and Nancy Patten happened along. They'd immediately offer good food, a warm home and guileless friendship. Even on the Trail – where most everyone would give you the shirt off their back if you needed it – the Pattens are special: Their calling is to offer refuge to waifs and strays, providing shelter, food and fellowship to people in need of just those things.
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Joan Farnam: NorthShore ArtScene

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January Arts!

January is music and snow, art and festivals.

First up, of course, are New Year’s Eve parties, and there are plenty to chose from with a wide selection of music this year.

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Our Place

Good Food and Good Karma at Our Place
If you’d like to see a moose, but are having difficulty doing so, the next best thing may be a visit to Our Place in Finland. The restaurant has perhaps the largest collection of moose memorabilia on the North Shore, including a collection of moose antlers, antler carvings and moose artwork. more...

Home and Property

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Best Home Insurance is Preparation, Prevention

Is your home well insured? You might think that’s a question for your insurance agent, but, in actuality, it might be better to pose the question to yourself.

A house is most people’s largest investment and getting home insurance is more often than not a no-brainer, said Jeff Berquist, local State Farm agent.

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Birds

Feeding Birds: A Winter Indulgence
For some Cook County residents, winter’s arrival is signaled as much by the flutter of songbirds landing at the feeder as by the rumble of the snowplow. While we might think we’re helping the birds survive the long winter months when we fill our feeders, really, it’s the other way around. more...

Health and Wellness

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Pump House Fitness Center: Back In Black
From the outside, the Pump House Fitness Center might appear unchanged. It’s the same gas pump in front of the door, the same sign hanging on the wall. But inside, new owners Mark and Mary Black are working to adapt the center so it can better assist local residents in meeting their fitness, nutrition and wellness goals. more...

Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback
When six cases of pertussis, commonly called “whooping cough,” were reported in Cook County recently, it was a big deal, claiming a front-page spot in the News-Herald and significant coverage on WTIP. There was good reason for that: While pertussis can bring prolonged discomfort to adults, it can be very serious for infants, who are not yet immunized. And adults who contract the highly contagious disease can pass it on before they know they even have it. more...

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Artists Everywhere

Local Works Featured At Festivals

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Highway 61 Happenings

Trout Ice Fishing Openers
Brave the winter cold and enjoy the trout ice fishing openers. The lake trout season for lakes entirely within the BWCAW is Dec. 31 to Mar. 31. more...
Lutsen Snowball Festival
Come sing, dance and have a good time with four nights of live music at Papa Charlie’s. Enjoy eight different bands, such as Wookiefoot and Useful Jenkins. Bands begin playing at 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 4-5, and 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6-7. more...
Lutsen College Week
Enjoy a week of parties, music and activities with special discount deals for college students. Deals include half-off lift and lodging costs and 20 percent off food and beverages with a college ID. more...
NSMA Parker Quartet
North Shore Music Association presents the Grammy Award winning Parker Quartet. Described as “something extraordinary” by The New York Times, the Parker Quartet is a multiple award-winning ensemble and known as one of the greatest of its generation. more...
Free Training for Emergency Response
Do you know what to do during an emergency or disaster? North Shore emergency managers are offering a Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course in January and February. Students will learn about disaster preparedness and be trained in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue. more...
Beargrease
Come partake in the 29th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. The race will begin in Duluth at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. Shuttle buses will be provided from UMD. Or cheer on the mushers at the Mid-Distance race finish in Tofte throughout the day on Monday. more...
Art Colony Winter Art Festival
Join the fun of the winter Plein Air Painting festival. Painters will take in the beautiful landscape of the North and learn to appreciate the color white. Painting occurs Jan. 30-Feb. 5, and the exhibit will be on display from Feb. 3-12. more...
Winter Tracks Festival
Grab your winter gear and come frolic in the snow during the Winter Tracks Festival across Cook County. First, grab your skis and head to Lutsen for the Family Fun Fest Feb. 3-5, which includes family Olympic races, snowshoe tours, fireworks and a bonfire. Then, on Saturday, Feb. 4, head up to Grand Portage with your snowmobile for the Easter Seals Snowarama. more...
New Directory Highlights Volunteers
Cook County has a wealth of volunteer organizations that contribute to all aspects of the community. From arts and education to faith and emergency services, these groups and the people who volunteer in them, make positive difference for the county’s quality of life. more...

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