It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Monday, May 18 7:43 a.m., Grand Portage: Loud music complaint. 1:19 p.m., Grand Marais: Caller reported the […]
Thanks to my veteran
There was a really nice turnout for the Memorial Day ceremony on the lawn of the Cook County courthouse on Monday, May 25. The beginning of summer is a very busy time filled with preparation for graduation, family fishing trips, and yard projects. It was nice to see about one hundred people take time out of the busy weekend to […]
In the beginning
On the two most notable occasions when the phrase “In the beginning” is used in the Bible it opens a book and introduces the God who speaks and amazing things happen. Genesis 1:1, the first book and first verse of the Bible, recalls, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Following these words is an account of […]
Historical Reflections
We have heard from several readers questioning the identification of the man on the far left in the April 18 Historical Reflections photograph. It was believed to be Irv Benson, but many long-time Gunflint Trail residents say it is not. Long-time Saganaga resident Dick Powell thinks the man is Norby Mayer, who now lives in King, WI. Norby, is that […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · May 31, 1999 • More than 300 people gathered at the Cook County Community Center on May 22 for the 46th annual meeting of the local electric cooperative, Arrowhead Electric. Members donated to a food drive, rode in the bucket of a line truck, had lunch and Dairy Queen treats, listened to music and received $85,000 […]
Memorial Day, 2009
Grand Marais Memorial Service: Overcast gray skies and cool temperatures have not stopped people from gathering on the courthouse lawn. Theatmosphere is quiet; some talk and laughter but there is nothing raucous about the occasion. We are here to honor the men and women who have lost their lives serving our country. Approximately 150 people encircle the lawn with its […]
Don’t change Rec. Park
I read with interest the details of the recent Grand Marais Park Board meeting and review of the options for the park. Although my family and I are not residents of Grand Marais, it is where I grew up. I realize that “times are a changin” and economics and the reality of just making things work often dictate a course […]
From ’49 to ’09
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2009 from the class of 1949. We are celebrating our 60th year class reunion this summer on Aug. 1. When we graduated in 1949 the school was called Grand Marais High School. Our class motto was “There is one proof of our ability — Action.” Our class colors were silver and blue, our flower […]
Rec. Park is for RVs
I just read the article regarding the Grand Marais Recreation Park master plan meeting and I just wanted to correct a quote of something I said. Richard Olson was rambling on about a “mobile home park” which is different from an RV park and campground. Mobile homes are a dwelling structure built on a steel chassis and fitted with wheels […]