For a month now, Americans re-entering the U.S. through the border crossing at Grand Portage have been asked to present a passport or other approved document, but according to Customs and Border Patrol Officer Frank Fenner, the new requirement has not been a problem. “It’s actually sped things up,” he said. Since Americans entering Canada are not asked for a […]
County airport receives 95,000 grant award
The Grand Marais-Cook County Airport is among five airports in northeast Minnesota that have been awarded over $2.2 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Thefunds will come from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. “This program is designed to make critical investments in airports in rural America,” said Congressman Jim Oberstar. “Airports in these communities help with economic […]
Grand Marais Garden Club 75th flower show July 17
Through 75 Summers, Flowers Bloom in Many Ways is the theme for this year’s annual Grand Marais Garden Club flower show. Members will create arrangements depicting the history of the club. Co-chairpersons of the event are Donna Clothier, Skip Joynes and Evelyn McDonald. The popular flower show, where friends and flowers meet, will be held at the Cook County Community […]
Floral Hit Parade at West End flower show
The West End Garden Club on the North Shore Lake Superior will present 74th annual flower show from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18 the Schroeder Town Hall. This is an informal showing, which illustrates the range of flowers found in local gardens and the wild. Theshow is free and open to the public. This year the club will […]
Blood drive set for July 22
The bloodmobile from the Memorial Blood Centers in Duluth will be in Grand Marais on Wednesday, July 22, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. The blood drive will be conducted by Memorial Blood Centers, a non-profit organization that supplies blood and blood components for local and area patients. Every week, they must collect approximately 400 units […]
Second ACA screening for filmmaker Ford
After several months of writing, finding cast members, then rehearsing and filming within the walls of a purportedly haunted mansion, Director Kyle Ford, 22, is ready to share his latest production, The Room, with the public at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Monday, July 6 at 7:00 p.m. The Room is the frightening tale of a little boy […]
Nothing can stop the Susan Cowsill Band
Little Susan Cowsill, of the popular ’60s band the Cowsills, is all grown up. And fortunately for North Shore fans—including many soon-to-be fans— Cowsill is making a stop in Grand Marais on her upcoming tour. Between performances in major venues in Mandeville, Louisiana; Chicago, Illinois and others, is an evening at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The Susan Cowsill […]
Fourth of July weekend fun!
This issue of the Cook County News-Herald hits the newsstands on July 4, so check out the activities below and go have some fun! fantastic wrote » Grand Portage is hosting Cowsill heartbreaking band said, is, songwriting affection Ranum followed years of accessible. » A huge fireworks display person,” don’t But have that coming far and » A showcase of […]
New ‘move-over’ law for boaters effective July 1
A new Minnesota law requiring boaters to stay clear of enforcement watercraft with their emergency lights flashing went into effecton July 1. Theso-called “moveover law” is intended to provide the same protection for watercraft enforcement officers as similar laws do for police, State Patrol and other emergency response personnel. The new law states, “When approaching and passing a law enforcement […]
Beware of bears
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife managers have reported an increase in nuisance bear complaints in recent weeks. “This is a tough time of year for bears,” said Mark Spoden, DNR assistant area wildlife manager in Grand Rapids. “After hibernation, they are hungry. When berries and vegetation are scarce, bears are often tempted by dog food, livestock feed, birdseed, […]