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Minnesota physicians urge parents to get their children vaccinated before school-year starts
In late July, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed three measles cases in unvaccinated children in the Twin Cities metro area, which once again stresses the importance of getting children vaccinated. The best way to prevent measles and other communicable diseases is through immunization. Children should receive two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine—the first at 12 to 15 months of age and the second at 4 to 6 years of age. ...
Beautiful writing with calligraphy take & create kits available at ALS libraries September 2 - 30
The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) will be providing Beautiful Writing with Calligraphy Take & Create Kits for member public libraries to distribute September 2—30, 2024. This art experience, created by Silver Bay Calligrapher Lynn Prouty, introduces the art of calligraphy for beginners and enthusiasts. Experiment with two different colors of ink! Make your own bookmark using calligraphy! Ignite a lifelong passion with the handwritten word! Take & Create Calligraphy Kits will include a workbook for practicing calligraphy, a calligraphy pen and nib, two different inks,...
Bog bioBlitz changes seasons in the quest for more species
This year the 12th annual BioBlitz will held on Saturday, August 24 th , much later in the season than usual. The hope is that the shift in seasons will enable the participants to experience species that have not yet found in the Sax-Zim Bog. Anyone who thinks it would be fun to learn more about the biodiversity of the Bog and to help document undocumented species is invited to join experts for day-long field trips. Field trip options include emphasis on insects, butterflies, birds,...
Highway 2 pavement work near Floodwood starts Aug. 12
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be starting pavement construction on Highway 2 near Floodwood on August 12. This project is a bituminous mill and overlay of the highway between Highway 200 and County Road 845/Maki Road. No work will take place in the City of Floodwood between Ash Street and Highway 73. Motorists can expect lane closures, flaggers, and use of a pilot car during operations. Work is expected to be complete by mid-October. Construction staff recorded a video update about the upcoming work that can be viewed on the project website. For more information, please visit the website: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy-2-floodwood/index.html For more information on projects in northeast Minnesota, follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/groups/MnDOTnortheast and Twitter at @mndotnortheast. For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.
The Senora Winds to blow through Lyric Center August 14 at noon
The Lyric Center for the Arts, a subsidiary of the Laurentian Arts and Culture Alliance, is presenting The Senora Winds at noon on Wednesday, August 14 at their facility at 510 Chestnut Street in Virginia. The concert featuring woodwind music is free to attend. The concert Features Medeline Miller (oboe), Andrew Mahonen (clarinet) and Cassandra Roaché (bassoon). Born and raised in Northern Minnesota, Miller works in the Duluth-Superior area as...
State Supreme Court maintains restore the vote law
The Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision upholds the district court’s ruling, meaning that Minnesotans on felony probation and parole can register and vote. In 2023, a new state law restored the vote to people on felony community supervision, following a Minnesota Supreme Court decision empowering the Legislature to take this action. A special interest group sued, alleging that the new law is unconstitutional in a last-ditch effort to stop these Minnesotans from voting in future elections. ...
Free workshop for lake associations: establishing a conservation committee
Northern Waters Land Trust is excited to announce a free workshop for lake associations focused on the intricacies of establishing a conservation committee. Thanks to generous grant funding, this workshop is open to all interested participants and offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts in the field. Workshop Details: Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024 ...
The great Minnesota get together
The Minnesota State Fair, affectionately known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together,” stands as a cherished annual tradition, captivating visitors with its diverse offerings and rich history. In 2024, this grand event will take place from August 22 to September 2, promising twelve days of unparalleled excitement and community celebration. Dating back to 1859, the Minnesota State Fair was first held a year after Minnesota achieved statehood. Initially, the fair moved between various locations until finding its permanent home at the current fairgrounds in Falcon Heights,...
School District ISD 318 reviews priorities of the District Threat & Emergency Response Team
At the Monday, Aug. 5, regular school board meeting, ISD 318 members went over the priorities of the District Threat & Emergency Response Team. District Threat & Emergency Response Team Superintendent Matt Grose said that this meeting was planned to talk about the work they have done with the District Threat & Emergency Response team. The district makes sure that the plans align with their priorities. The DTERT team is...
Northland Foundation awards 32 grants totaling $657,900 in April - June 2024
Northeast MN and Tribal Nation Lands – In the second quarter of 2024, the Northland Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $657,900 through its Quarterly Grant program. Quarterly grants are generally grants of $10,000 or more made to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, Tribal Nations, local governmental agencies, and educational institutions/school districts, as well as to licensed child care programs. Once again, support for efforts to improve food security and funds to strengthen child care access in the region made up a large portion of grants last quarter. ...
Celebrating older adults: Collaboration between Itasca County Family YMCA and ElderCircle serves over 300
A collaboration between Itasca County Family YMCA and ElderCircle has led to an event where older citizens of our community got together to learn about different resources available to them. The event also held the award announcement for the 2023 Itasca County Outstanding Senior Volunteer. Two separate events came together to form this Celebrating Older Adults event. One was Senior Day at the Itasca County Fair, which was once run...
John Prepodnik officially sworn in as veterans service officer at Tuesday’s Itasca County Board meeting
At the Itasca County Board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, the new Itasca County Veterans Service Officer John Prepodnik was sworn-in as the official VSO by taking the oath of office. Ninth District Judge Heidi Chandler conducted the oath to swear in Prepodnik. Following the oath, Chandler took the opportunity to address the county board, thanking them for their efforts with the new justice center, which she gave her strong...
Lyn Reed presents “Out of Mud”
Ceramics created with an Australian spice are on exhibit by an outstanding artist, Lyn Reed. Northwoods Friends of the Arts in Cook, MN is privileged to exhibit Lynn’s new ceramic work which features a new “Totem Sculpture”, indoor/outdoor art in this exhibit called, “Out of Mud”. See Reed’s stunning pottery at NWFA Gallery from Wed., August 7th to Fri. August 30th, 2024 at 210 S. River St. in Cook next to Dreamweaver Salon. Gallery open hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wed., Thurs....
New library director on board in Hibbing
Jill Reini loves to learn, and she loves books. Mixing those two passions, she has landed herself the perfect position. Reini is the new director of Hibbing Public Library, a title she’s held since July 1. Prior to that, she was a seasonal library technician, having worked with the Hibbing Public Library staff for about six months. In that role she most often processed books, assisted patrons and helped with social media, among other tasks. ...
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