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Cook Hospital Blood Drive is July 9
On Wednesday, July 9, a Memorial Blood Centers blood drive will be held at the Cook Hospital from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The blood drive bus will be parked at the hospital.
UMD announces Dean’s List for Spring Semester
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2025. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher while earning a minimum of 12 letter-graded credits.
Notes from All over
On Wednesday, I’m heading to Spain for my annual running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. I get a lot of questions about the run. I’ve ran 11 times. The run dates back to the 14th century. It was started by Spanish butchers, and they wore white and red outfits, which most of us still wear today. The length is .54 miles and ends in the bullring. It lasts 2-3 minutes. Since 1910, there have been 16 deaths. It is held every year on July 6 to July 14. The 6th is the opening ceremony – no run that day.

Buyck Area News
This coming weekend is the 4th of July with lots of activities going on in the local area, including the 3rd of July in Orr. It’s an all-day affair with lots to do. Check out their ads in the Cook paper and shopper. Next, the 4th will be celebrated in Crane Lake with a parade and then fireworks at dark. Line up at the public landing in Crane Lake at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 o’clock parade. The 5th of July there are big doings at Myrtle Lake Resort that will have Facebook information on all the activities. So, you should have something to do all weekend. Come and enjoy the local area, join in on the fun activities and support all the local area businesses. They really appreciate it.
M State announces spring graduates
Olin Nelson of Angora was among the spring semester 2025 graduates of Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State). Olin received a diploma from the Electrical Line Worker Program.

July might live up to July standards with heat and moisture
by Northern News Now meteorologist Dave Anderson
Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is July 10
The next Ruby’s Pantry will be a drive-through food distribution at the old Cook School north side on Thursday, July 10, 4:30-6 p.m.; $25 cash donation.
Play it safe this Fourth of July, let the experts handle the fireworks
This Fourth of July, Minnesota physicians are urging their fellow Minnesotans to leave the fireworks up to the professionals.

New Book and Summer Campaign Encourages Community to Lead with Kindness
Up to $1,000 will be awarded to someone who Chooses Kindness