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Paul Bunyan Communications Returning Over $3.6 Million to Members
Paul Bunyan Communications is returning over $3.6 million to its members in 2025, the cooperative announced today.
Broadband Expansion Progressing in Itasca and St. Louis Counties
As the summer construction season moves along, Paul Bunyan Communications continues to make great progress on its broadband expansion across parts of Itasca and St. Louis Counties.
Chamber Music Society of Minnesota to present free summer concert in Cook
The Chamber Music Society of Minnesota will present a free summer concert by the Northern Lights Chamber Music Institute (NLCMI) on Monday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran…
Volunteers in Education Heads Back to School in September!
VinE, also known as Volunteers in Education, has been serving students in Northeast Minnesota since its founding in 2008. The organization’s core mission is to engage the community in educating its students, supporting their growth, and preparing them for productive citizenship. VinE currently serves schools within the St. Louis County, Mt. Iron-Buhl, and Rock Ridge Public School Districts and is excited to work with students again during the 2025-2026 school year.
Cook Area Book Club to meet
The Cook Area Book Club will meet next on Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Friends of the Arts Gallery in Cook. The book for discussion will be “The Narrowboat Summer” by Anne Youngson.
Buyck Area News
We had a very nice week with some rain. which isn’t what we need, but we will take it.
Sue Anderson Rauschenfels’ Art Featured in Cook
Now showing from August 6 to the 30th at Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery, “Sisterhood: A Social, Ethical and Emotional Pact Between Women” by Sue Anderson Rauschenfels who grew up in Cook. The NWFA Gallery on River St. is open from 10 to 4 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 to 1 on Saturdays (during Farmers Market). Don’t miss this fantastic show!
Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is Aug. 14th
The next Ruby’s Pantry will be a drive-through food distribution at the old Cook School north side on Thursday, Aug. 14, 4:30-6 p.m.; $25 cash donation.
P.E.O. Chapter ER to meet
The next meeting of P.E.O. Chapter ER will be held on Monday, Aug 11, at 5 p.m., at 2481 Red Sunset Rd., Cook. All P.E.O. members in the area are welcome to attend.