Forest History Center and ISD 318 Community Education Team Up to Offer Classes in May

The Forest History Center and ISD 318 Community Education have teamed up to offer classes this May at the Forest History Center, Grand Rapids.  We have FREE Children First! events and Wild Edibles for adults and their families.  Please register online at www.getlearning.org  or call 327-5730

FREE Children First! Event
Nature Night – Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:30-8:00 pm at
Forest History Center.  Choose between 2 sessions to register for and attend.
Session S1 Who Goes There? Tracks and Scats Class # 3181028 S1 Explore the mysterious world of animals that inhabit Minnesota Forest by learning about the clues they leave behind.  Taught by FHC Naturalist-Paula Dibb
Session S2 Batty about Bats! Class #3181028 S2
Are you scared of bats?  Discover more about these fascinating creatures and how they make life more comfortable for humans.  Taught by FHC Naturalist Nick Wourms.
Please register online at www.getlearning.org  or call 327-5730

Wild Edibles I: Early Spring Foraging Class #318621
May is one of the most exciting months to gather edible plants in the wild. Join Judy Sutherland and Bill Carpenter at the Forest History Center for a wild edible hunt. Learn what plants are edible, where to find them and what plants to avoid.  Wear clothing appropriate for weather-you will be outside in the woods.
Judy Sutherland & Bill Carpenter
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011
Time of Class: 6:00-8:00
Class Fee: $20.00
Location: Forest History Center
Please register online at www.getlearning.org  or call 327-5730

Wild Edibles II: Preparing and Tasting  Class #318622
Judy Sutherland and Bill Carpenter will teach you some secret recipes and techniques for making your wild edibles delicious and tasty. We will be cooking and tasting our Wild Edibles in this class.  It is suggested that you have attended one of Judy and Bill's Wild Edibles classes before you take this class.  You can also bring any of your recipes to share.
Instructors: Judy Sutherland & Bill Carpenter
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011
Time of Class: 6:00-8:00
Class Fee: $20.00
Location: Forest History Center
Please register online at www.getlearning.org  or call 327-5730


Press Release on Classes at Forest History Center – from
Karen Walker Community Education, kwalker@isd318.org , 327-5799 and
Ed Nelson, Forest History Center, ednelson@mnhs.org, 327-4482 ext. 3

Senator Saxhaug Appointed to IRRRB and LSOHC

Senator Saxhaug Appointed to IRRRB and LSOHC

With the 2011 session picking up speed, Senator Tom Saxhaug has been appointed to the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board.  The IRRRB is funded by a production tax on taconite the mining companies pay and is used to develop new jobs and businesses and to help pay for Iron Range infrastructure improvements.  Saxhaug emphasizes that the agency is integral to economic development in Northern Minnesota and this will continue to allow him to work on projects that will bring jobs to the Iron Range.  As Minnesota continues to emerge from the Great Recession and the mines in northern Minnesota are all back at full production, this appointment will be very important in making sure the taconite revenue is used to create economic activities that are crucial to the region.
As a key member of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Saxhaug was also appointed to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.  This Council is responsible for providing funding recommendations to the legislature for projects the Outdoor Heritage Fund focuses on that will preserve our natural resources. Saxhaug's appointment to this council will help ensure that northern Minnesota's forests will have a strong voice in the decisions to enhance the habitat of our region for generations to come.

Forests for the Future

One of the first recommendations made by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council and passed by the Legislature was the Upper Mississippi Forest Project, an 187,277 acre conservation easement.  This easement, finalized in 2010, is a combination of forestland and wetlands owned by UPM/Blandin.  It will remain in private ownership for the purposes of property taxes and timber harvesting, can never be developed and will also be kept open to the public for outdoor recreational activities.  The easement cost $44 million with $9.75 million coming from private donors and is one of the 10 largest conservation easements in the Nation.  The Upper Mississippi Forest project will be one of the signature projects that the people of Minnesota wanted when they voted for the Dedicated Funding Amendment in 2008.
Senator Saxhaug had the pleasure of visiting with Veterans from Itasca County during their day on the hill at the State Capitol.
Pictured left to right are: Randy Carlson, Wayne Patras, Bob Fogle, Senator Tom Saxhaug, Dale Matteson, Dave Valtinson and Marv Ott.
Next edition:  A look at the Governor's budget and a brief history of recent revenue increases in the state.

The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is Seeking New Board Members

     The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is currently accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve on its Board of Directors.  There are currently openings for the following two Board positions:  an At-Large representative and a Student Ad-Hoc representative.

     ARAC offers grant support and technical assistance to individual artists and non-profit arts organizations who reside in the seven counties which make up the Arrowhead Region:  Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis.

     ARAC is looking for individuals with knowledge of various art forms and perspectives.  Active artists working in all disciplines; artists from communities of color; arts supporters/collectors; or individuals with knowledge of the regional arts community and arts organizations are encouraged to apply.

    ARAC's Board meets the third Thursday of each month except August and December.  Council members serve as panelists to award project based funding to regional non-profit arts organizations and artists.  Board members also assess the art needs in the region and develop programs that stimulate the regional arts community.  Council members serve as volunteers, but are paid a mileage reimbursement for attending meetings.  A board term is three years and a Board member may serve two consecutive terms.  Serving on the Board gives an individual the opportunity to learn about arts activities in the region; to increase their knowledge of grant writing and the review process; to network with other artists and arts professionals; and to have input into matters that affect arts funding in the region.

    ARAC is the primary funding source for artists and arts organizations in northeastern Minnesota, awarding over a half a million dollars in grant support last year.  ARAC administers six grant programs for regional non-profit arts organizations and three grant programs for regional artists.  ARAC also administers The Artist Fund, a Duluth based, regional non-profit which offers financial assistance to artists confronted with a career-threatening emergency and a medical reimbursement program.

    ARAC's programs are made possible through funding from the Minnesota State Legislature; the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund as appropriated by the State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008; The McKnight Foundation; and the Artist Fund.  ARAC presents the Arrowhead Arts Awards, which annually recognize an outstanding regional artist and arts advocate.  The ARAC staff provides free grant writing workshops and technical assistance to regional artists and arts organizations and ARAC works in partnership with the Minnesota State Arts Board and the other eleven Regional Arts Councils to promote the arts throughout Minnesota.

    The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, February 25, 2011.  The available At-Large term runs from May 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014.  The Student Ad-Hoc position runs from May 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012.  Interested individuals may contact the ARAC office at info@aracouncil.org; 218-722-0952 or 800-569-8134 for more information about Board responsibilities, the Council and its programs, and to receive an application form.  A Board application form can be downloaded from the ARAC web site:  www.aracouncil.org

City Holds Open House on MNDOT Highway Widening

The City of Grand Rapids will hold an open house on the widening of Highway 169 south of  the Mississippi River. Among the elements the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT)  is proposing is eliminating the traffic light at River Road and 169. They also propose closing the intersections and eliminating the existing unmarked crosswalks at SW 3rd Street and SE 3rd Street and second street.

People can  learn more about the proposal and provide input at an open house on Monday December 23rd from 1 to 4 at the Grand Rapids City Hall, 420 North Pokegama, Grand Rapids Minnesota. The open house will be followed by a public hearing before the CIty Council at 6PM. 

The complete meeting notice can be downloaded from  http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/file/1596-2010-12-03T191427Z

Give Locally - Over $1.8M in Matching Funds Available on Give to the Max Day - November 16

GiveMNians, Give to the Max Day returns as a day to inspire unprecedented levels of charitable giving in the state of Minnesota! Our goal is to beat our own record and get 40,000 people to give to their favorite Minnesota charity on November 16. Hundreds of nonprofits will offer the opportunity to double your dollars throughout the 24 hours. Every donation you make gives your favorite organization the chance to win even more money. Click on the video for a special Give to the Max Day message. Please mark your calendars for November 16 - donate to your favorite organizations who help contribute to the quality of life in our state.  Whether you care about children, the arts, clean water or education - you can connect with a cause and an organization that needs your support. Then share your donations with your friends and family using the easy share links on GiveMN. So click on GiveMN.org November 16th and contribute all you can. Help us reach 40,000 donors strong. You have one day to be part of history. One incredible day to Give to the Max to make our state a better place. Will you give? Sincerely, Dana Nelson GiveMN.org How to Give to the Max - Plan Your Giving! Double Your Dollars Look for the "2x" icon on select nonprofit pages. This icon means there is a dollar for dollar match available when you donate on that page. You can also search all the organizations offering matching grants using the green "2x Your Gift" button on the Give to the Max Day homepage. Win a Golden Ticket One donor will be randomly chosen every hour to have $1,000 added to their donation. This could be you! See the list of winners on the Give to the Max Day homepage. Help Your Favorite Organization Win the Grand Prize A $20,000 and $10,000 prize grant will be awarded to the top two nonprofits in the Twin Cities and the top two nonprofits in Greater Minnesota that attract the largest number of individual donors on Give to the Max Day. Happy First Birthday GiveMN! Last November, the virtual switch was flipped and GiveMN was created.  Thanks to you - and 58,000 other generous people who have made donations on GiveMN -  we have become one of the largest giving portals in the country. Minnesota has always been a  leader in philanthropy and now we are leading the way in e-philanthropy! Click here to read our one-page Happy Birthday GiveMN Annual Report.

You can find local organizations to give to by clicking the GiveMN link on your local community internet site. You can find a link to your local community internet site at http://givemn.com/story/Community-Internet-Sites.  You can donate to support the Northern Community Internet sites themselves. 

Herald-Review - E-NEWS Briefs

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Grand Rapids city tax rate down again; Council approves preliminary levy
For the second year in a row, the Grand Rapids city tax rate has fallen.

LaRoque to remain as hockey coach
At the Independent School District 318 school board meeting on Aug. 19, members of the community stepped forth to the podium to address the board about their displeasure with Bruce LaRoque as head hoc

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Farewell Hwy. 169 detour
Commuters to and from the West Range won't be required to take a turn onto county roads much longer.

MSRA Fall Campout - a noted success
"It went fantastic!" said Northern Cruisers Car Club Vice-president Chuck Beck about the events of the weekend where Minnesota Street Rod Association (MSRA) members flooded into Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids home seriously damaged by fire
A home on the 400 block of 14th Avenue Southwest in Grand Rapids was seriously damaged by fire Sunday morning

City of Cohasset making repairs to water tower
The City of Cohasset is performing routine maintenance of the main water tower over the next several weeks. Contractor Maguire Iron will be sandblasting the interior of the tower and repainting it wit

Arson suspected in assisted living facility fire
Arson is suspected as the cause of a Tuesday night fire which caused approximately $150,000 in damage at Wendigo Pines Assisted Living Center in Grand Rapids.

Elyza Lou Roybal
Elyza Lou Roybal, Federal Dam, was born and died Sept. 12, 2010, in Deer River.

Linda Louise Samuelson
Linda Louise Samuelson, age 63 of Grand Rapids, Minn., died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

James Raymond Locke
James Raymond Locke, 63, of Bovey, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.

Dale Allen Goetz
Chaplain (Cpt.) Dale Allen Goetz, 43, was called home to be with his Lord on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 when he was killed in a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan.

Ned Jerome Witte
Ned Jerome Witte, of Calumet, formerly of Princeton and Milaca, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Thunderhawks take Coon Rapids Kellar Classic
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk girls volleyball team staked claim to the Coon Rapids' Kellar Classic for the second consecutive season on Saturday afternoon.

Hawks slip past Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk boys soccer team fell inches short of knocking off the defending Section 7A champions, the Hermantown Hawks, on Tuesday evening at the Noble Hall Field on Youth Soccer Nig

First loss for Greenway
The Greenway Raider volleyball team was hoping to avoid the letdown after coming off an exciting 3-2 victory over the Hibbing Bluejackets when they squared off with the Hermantown Hawks on Monday even

GRG tennis falls to Duluth East
The Grand Rapids-Greenway girls tennis team was hoping to turn the tide against the Duluth East Greyhounds on Monday afternoon at the Robert J. Elkington Middle School Tennis Courts.

Rapids trounces Greyhounds
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk football team posted its second consecutive shutout victory to start the 2010 season with a 40-0 victory over the Duluth East Greyhounds at Public Schools Stadium in Dulut

Despite turnovers, Warriors fall to Rangers
The Deer River Warrior football team traveled to a rainy and wet John Davies Athletic Complex in Crosby to square off with the Crosby-Ironton Rangers on Friday evening.

Vikings second in own tourney
Itasca Community College hosted eight teams and finished second among eight entries in their own volleyball tournament Saturday at home. The Vikings also remained perfect in conference play as they do

Vikings return home Saturday
The Itasca Community College football squad returns home this Saturday hosting Central Lakes at 1:30 p.m. at Noble Hall Field.

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Eskomos hold off Thawks
The Grand Rapids Thunderhawk girls soccer team suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Esko Eskomos on Monday afternoon in Esko.

Current Conditions: Cloudy in Grand Rapids, MN (as of 12:15 PM 9/15/2010)

Current conditions (as of 12:15 PM)

Cloudy. 46°F (Feels like 46). Humidity: 87% Winds: 3 mph E.
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Forecast for Wednesday, September 15, 2010 for Grand Rapids, MN

Today: Rain. Lo: 39°F. Hi: 53°F. Chance of precipitation: 60%
Tomorrow: Partly Cloudy. Lo: 46°F. Hi: 61°F. Chance of precipitation: 0%
Friday: Showers. Lo: 34°F. Hi: 55°F. Chance of precipitation: 40%
Saturday: Partly Cloudy. Lo: 35°F. Hi: 50°F. Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sunday: Mostly Cloudy. Lo: 43°F. Hi: 55°F. Chance of precipitation: 0%

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Short term forecast (as of 11:13 AM 9/15/2010)

SHOWERS AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT AREAS FROM THE TWIN PORTS... WESTWARD TOWARDS FLOODWOOD... BALSAM... AND HACKENSACK THROUGH 1230 PM. EXPECT PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN AND LIGHTNING STRIKES THROUGH THIS TIME PERIOD. THE RAIN WILL INCREASE IN COVERAGE BECOMING MORE WIDESPREAD THROUGH THE AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY.



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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Brings National Fundraising Expert to Grand Rapids

Jean Block, nationally known nonprofit consultant will be right here in Northeastern Minnesota delivering a great workshop - Fast Fundraising Facts for Fame and Fortune. If you haven't already registered do so today. The price is right - $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers (thanks to support from the Blandin Foundation).

I can personally attest to Jean's lively delivery method and great ideas for fundraising that you can put into practice right away. You do not want to miss this opportunity. Register staff, volunteers and especially board members today!

    Event Details:
    Thursday, June 10
    9 a.m. to noon (Registration will open at 8:30 a.m.)
    TimberLake Lodge 144 SE 17th Street, Grand Rapids
    Fees: $15 for MCN members; $25 for nonmembers
    Register for this event at www.mncn.org/events.htm.
    Thanks to support from the Blandin Foundation, we are able to offer this workshop at reduced rates.

Come for the workshop and stay for the Nonprofit Networking session:
Immediately following this workshop participants and others are invited to the Nonprofit Networking session from noon to 1 p.m. with special guest Jean Block. Because this session is being held at the TimberLake Lodge facility rules do not allow you to bring your own lunch. Refreshments will be served at the workshop or you can purchase lunch from the TimberLake Lodge. Attendance at the workshop is not necessary to attend the networking session, however, it will enhance the experience. If you are planning on attending this networking session please let me know by emailing me at mary@mncn.org or call 218-726-4887.

I hope to see you there!

Mary

Mary Streufert
Northeast Regional Coordinator
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
424 W. Superior St., Ste 500
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-726-4887
Fax: 218-529-2285
Email: mary (at) mncn.org
Web site: www.mncn.org