Parade Award winners were: Cutest Christmas Kids: North Shore Preschool Christmas Spirit: Girl Scout Troop #4110 Christmas Theme Creativity: Arrowhead Electric. Clockwise from top left: Full of holiday spirit are (L-R) Morgan Mixdorf, Raynee Wolke, and Ashley Berglund with their Christmas mascot. Aurora Schelmeske appeared to be very happy to see Santa after the parade. Kaj Erickson was ready to […]
Food shelf available for local families
It isn’t breaking news that people are struggling due to the nation’s economy. More people are in need of food assistance than ever before. If you need temporary assistance to feed your family, or you know someone who needs help, the Cook County Food Shelf is available, now with additional hours. The Cook County Food Shelf is located in the […]
Historical Reflections
Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with Cook County News-Herald readers? Give us a call, or stop by our Grand Marais office. We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections. Call (218) 387-9100; e-mail starnews@ boreal.org; or stop by our officeat 15 First Avenue West.
Gunflint Trail boat operators send out S.O.S.
No new laws have been enacted, but starting next summer, businesses on certain Gunflint Trail lakes will need to start making sure their boat operators have merchant mariner credentials that satisfy federal regulations. Coast Guard Commander Mike Lebsack, captain of the Duluth port and officer in charge of marine inspections, has met with resort owners, outfitters, and guides in Ely […]
Mayor offers to help county get 1% projects underway
How soon will projects funded by the recently authorized Cook County 1% sales and use tax get underway? That was one of the topics seventeen elected officials and employees of Cook County, ISD 166, and Grand Marais discussed Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Cook County High School (CCHS). The county wants to proceed in an orderly way, County Commissioner Bruce […]
OHV Travel Management Project decision—again
Continuing the nearly four year long process of determining where off-highway vehicles (OHVs) can travel in the Superior National Forest (SNF), Forest Service Supervisor James Sanders notified “interested parties, agencies, and organizations” on November 19 that a supplement to the environmental review of the SNF Forestwide Travel Management Project (TMP) is now available for review. Sanders noted that his original […]
December 2009 Senior Center Menu & Events
December 7 11:30 am Lunch: Macaroni and Cheese, Cookie 12:00 pm Afternoon Video December 8 7:15 am Bus to Duluth 8:00 am-2:00 pm Driving Exams 11:30 am Lunch: Pork Chow Mein, Vanilla Ice Cream 12:00 pm Identify Photos December 9 10:00 am Exercise Group 11:30 am Lunch: Roast Beef Dinner, Angel Food Strawberry Trifle 12:15 pm Bridge December 10 9:45 […]
The spirit of giving at Care Center
The spirit of giving is always in season at North Shore Care Center, but even more so at this time of year. The residents count their blessings for family, friends, care center staff, and community members who give so much of their time throughout the year. During this holiday season the giving will increase as volunteers of all ages visit […]