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I have to say it was one hot and humid week. I really don’t enjoy being sweaty and hot, but I bet in February we will all say, “Please warm up.” So I have to say, enjoy the weather now. We all will wish for warmer weather this winter.

District 5 - Eveleth area

Minnesotans are encouraged to report observations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys in a citizen science effort by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. People can report any pheasant and turkeys they see in the wild now through Sunday, Aug. 31. Information from the reports will help the DNR monitor pheasant and turkey population trends, evaluate conservation efforts and make decisions about harvest regulations.

St. Louis County 4-H invites the community to celebrate youth development in action at the St. Louis County Fair from July 30–August 3, held at the fairgrounds in Chisholm. This year’s events are packed with engaging exhibits, hands-on learning, and two exciting highlights: the grand opening of the 4-H Clover Café and the always popular 4-H Market Livestock Ribbon Auction.

Bear hunters who entered the lottery for bear hunting licenses should watch their mail to see if they were selected for a license. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources mailed postcards to lottery winners during the first week of June.

St. Paul, Minn. – On Thursday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued necessary decisions to guide electric utilities in achieving compliance with the state’s Carbon-Free Standard enacted in 2023. These decisions address critical aspects of the clean energy transition, including utility preparedness, compliance measurement, the continued use of Renewable Energy Credits, the accounting of net market purchases and the expedited deployment of carbon-free projects.

The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) will be providing Beginner Basketry Take & Create Kits for member public libraries to distribute Aug. 1-30.

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota’s employment level, unemployment rate and labor force were stable in June, with metrics unchanged over the month, according to new data from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

The Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its list of spring semester 2025 graduates. Students from this area on the list include: Alex Hartway of Cook, Economics B B A; Michaela Luecken of Gheen, Criminology B A, Sociology; and Trevor Morrison of Orr, Electrical Engr B S E E.

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Learn the Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt. Make a nine patch quilt into an exciting new design when you take the quilt workshop with Kathy Lovgren at Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery in Cook on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. It’s a surprising new quilt technique that transforms the usual into the unusual. There is a supply list of items to gather before the class, so don’t hesitate to register for one of six spots in the class. Class fee plus supplies.