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“The Dan and Sharon Experience” is the featured music in Cook on Wed., August 13 with Dan Boyer and Sharon Rowbottom.

Mt. Iron, MN – July 28, 2025, Park State Bank, a trusted community bank with deep roots across Northeastern Minnesota, and First National Bank of Chisholm, a respected local institution known for its longstanding presence and strong customer relationships, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Park State Bank will acquire First National Bank of Chisholm. This strategic acquisition underscores both banks’ shared commitment to strengthening local banking and expanding access to comprehensive financial services for individuals, families, and small businesses across Chisholm, Cook, and the surrounding communities.

The two women who died in a house fire in Beatty Township on July 17 have been identified as Raeann Marie Pry, 69, and Susan Patricia Hein, 67, both of Cook.

Cohasset, MN – Another batch of thunderstorms hit Lake Country Power’s service area early Sunday morning, July 27. Since then, crews have restored electricity for more than 6,900 co-op members. As of Monday at 9:30 a.m., there are 80 members without service as crews continue working to restore service today.

August 5th – 7 p.m. Veterans Connections Night at the Races at Hibbing Speedway. Local veterans and service members receive free entry and a concessions certificate courtesy of United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s United for Veterans program. Gates open at 5 p.m.; presentation of colors at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to secure your seat at:www.unitedwaynemn.org/ufv-racing or by calling 218-215-2424.

Every year, a certain designated Monday in July dawns under a level of apprehension among veteran loon counters. Will today be a ‘Go’? If it’s rainy or if the water’s really choppy, no clear loon sightings will be possible, and there will be no accurate count of Pairs, Singles, and Chicks. Plan B is always to reschedule and attempt the count two days hence.

The 8th District Minnesota State Horticultural Society awarded eight scholarships for 2025 this year. Funds for the scholarships were provided by donations from various garden clubs, individuals and memorials. The scholarships were announced at the Spring meeting in May.