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YMCA - Camp Miller offers Cook County 4th graders a free summer camp experience
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (79+ words) YMCA " Camp Miller offers Cook County 4th graders a free summer camp experience WTIP North Shore Morning host Steph Vos spoke with Cook County Community YMCA Executive Director Amanda Hand, and Drew Markey, Branch Executive Director for Camping Services with Lake…...
North Woods Sustainable Housing Project - Exemplary Homes in and Around Cook County
2+ week, 5+ day ago (140+ words) North Woods Sustainable Housing Project " Exemplary Homes in and Around Cook County WTIP CCHE 300 W 3rd St Grand Marais, Cook County Higher Education and North Woods Sustainable Housing Project are hosting Exemplary Homes in and Around Cook County on Thursday, June…...
As graduation nears, Cook County Seniors reflect on their high school years
2+ week, 5+ day ago (133+ words) Kalli Hawkins | May 21, 2026 Saturday marks a significant milestone for the seniors of Cook County High School as students don their caps and gowns to celebrate graduation. As the school year comes to a close for the senior class, several graduating…...
Longtime YMCA child care worker to retire
3+ week, 1+ day ago (277+ words) Josh Hinke | May 18, 2026 The YMCA's Kim Martin will retire at the end of the month, ending a 35-year career in child care. Martin's career stretched from New Hampshire to Texas before she attended University of Minnesota Duluth to study elementary…...
Boundary Waters education program loses state funding
3+ week, 2+ day ago (760+ words) Josh Hinke | May 18, 2026 Minnesota GOP senators passed an amendment Monday that would strip grant money from the Friends of the Boundary Waters educational program. Sen. Keri Heintzeman of Nisswa introduced the amendment to House File 3426, an appropriations bill distributing grant…...
Local scholarships award over $124 K to Cook County High School Seniors
3+ week, 3+ day ago (143+ words) Kirsten Wisniewski | May 17, 2026 The following students were recognized for graduating with Honors: Hans Mehlhaff, Sofi Boen, Nicholas Spry, Sophia Sheehan, Jack La Boda, Kirra White, Amber Theiner, Parker Backstrom, Edward Larson, Annabelle Bies, Alexis Plummer, Bailie Young, Juniper Cefalu The…...
Minnesota strengthens school bus stop law, requires drivers to stop for flashing red lights
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (345+ words) Kalli Hawkins | May 8, 2026 Minnesota lawmakers strengthened a law this legislative session requiring vehicles to come to a complete stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing. Previously, the law allowed motorists to legally pass a school bus if…...
Storm Wise Minnesota-Grand Marais
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (98+ words) May 13, 2026 @ 5: 00 pm - 6: 30 pm - The University of Minnesota Extension's Climate Adaptation Partnership, in partnership with Cook County Public Health, is hosting a Storm Wise Minnesota event on Wednesday, May 13, from 5 to 6: 30 pm at Cook County Higher Education." Participants will explore risks…...
Cook County Schools to begin construction projects, hosts groundbreaking ceremony May 22
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (275+ words) Kalli Hawkins | May 6, 2026 As the school year nears its final weeks, plans to commence construction for several projects included in the 2024 bond referendum are underway. Starting June 1, Cook County Schools will begin work on the approved projects, including construction of…...
CCHS robotics wraps up successful season
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (145+ words) The Cook County High School Robotics Team had a successful season and a memorable competition in Duluth, MN, on March 4th-7th." The team will be hosting its end-of-season festival and fundraiser on Saturday, April 25th, from 1 to 3 pm." All in the community…...