In last week’s report on the Cook County Fair it was incorrectly reported that Vi Rindahl had the largest number of entries with 40—she actually had 50 entries to the fair. The News-Herald apologizes for the error. In the August 29 article Iron Range Resources Wage Subsidy Program, a local contact phone number was inadvertently omitted. For information on the […]
The Astonishing Nature of God
This past spring scientists discovered evidence of what is believed to be the oldest observed object in the universe. What they detected was a short blast of energy, quickly followed by a flood of infrared radiation. A star had exploded deep in space. When the information was analyzed and all the numbers were crunched, astronomers were stunned. Theenergy appears to […]
Historical Reflections
The Cook County Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The original auxiliary organizers are pictured here (L-R) Lois Staples, Mary Pitser, Sarah Allard, Ann Sundquist, Mary Belle Sjoberg, Marilyn “Mim” Soderberg, Hildur Hedstrom. (Not pictured is Lois Sande). The Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to sponsor a 50th anniversary celebration of the North Shore Hospital with an Open […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · Sept. 6, 1999 • A memo from City Street Department Head Bob Mattson and a list of recent infractions which resulted in repair work by the department compiled by the city forced the issue of police patrol in the city at the recent meeting of the Grand Marais City Council. Grand Marais disbanded its city police […]
Medicare presentations and fall colors
Brighter side of agingMedicare made simple—well at least understandable—will be the topic of three presentations at the Senior Center in September and October by Marjori Bottila. These sessions are sponsored by the Senior LinkAge Line®, which is a comprehensive information and assistance service of the Minnesota Board on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging. Sessions will be provided by the Arrowhead Area Agencies […]
Rise and Fall of the Poppy Empire—An Update
Taken from an August 2004 Over the Hill: “Where did you get these beautiful flowers?” I asked the woman, as I admired the stunningly beautiful poppies filling her back door garden. From a poppy seed bun, she told me, and I had no reason to disbelieve the woman. She was my mother-in-law. The flowers were pink— not just an ordinary […]
Grateful to call Cook County home
On Sunday, August 2, a “fun raiser” was held for my godfather, Ron Theisen, who is battling cancer. Although I was not able to attend, I heard from multiple people that it was a huge hit. And that got me thinking—not for the first time—about what a unique place in which I grew up. Having the opportunity to live in […]
Community losing more than a pharmacist
A little over two years ago Arrowhead Pharmacy in Grand Marais was sold to Nikki and Derek Engelhaupt and two other couples. In the sale the other couples were the larger shareholders and in turn stood to make the highest profit. Nikki and Derek on the other hand were the ones that would end up doing all the hard work. […]
Is Broadband a gift horse?
The county board is pursuing a possible federal Stimulus Grant for $33,000,000, which if received, will partially fund a proposed $50,900,000 project. This project proposes that the county build a fiber optic broadband system to serve the entire county. The county will issue $18,000,000 in bonds to match the federal grant, and plans to cover the interest, bonding costs and […]
Superior National brings money to community
Superior National Golf Course and Audubon Sanctuary continues to be lucrative even during these hard economic times. It has proven to be a countywide benefit. Did you know that the Annual Health Care Golf Tournament has collected $312,508 that was given to the hospital for new and more advanced equipment? The hospital serves everyone. In 2009, Superior National took in […]