As many Minnesotans know, COBRA is a vital program that allows jobless workers to keep their healthcare as they look for new work. The Recovery Act passed by President Obama at the beginning of his term included a COBRA subsidy through the end of this year, but if we fail to act again, millions of Americans currently looking for work […]
CORRECTION:
In the December 12 article Staying warm and looking cool with Jean Brune’s fur hats, the Cook County News-Herald reported that one of Jean Brune’s fur hats had been featured on the cover of Duluth-Superior Magazine. We neglected to report that the stunning photo of Lily Pederson that graced the magazine cover was taken by Stephan Hoglund of Grand Marais. […]
Council on Aging board seeks members
The Cook County Council on Aging has openings for two board of director members. The board of directors is responsible for overseeing the Cook County Senior Center, and meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 9 a.m. Candidates should be folks who are energetic about change, as the agency is going through changes moving into the future. If you are […]
County board chooses support for Grand Portage over cell phone coverage
Will cell phone service ever make it to Grand Portage? Things were looking hopeful in October when Sheriff Mark Falk and communications specialist Duane Ege met with a representative of T-Mobile. T-Mobile had asked to lease space on one of the towers on the old ski hill above Grand Marais, and Ege and Falk negotiated for that lease to include […]
Christmas services scheduled at local churches
For many Northland families, attending church on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day is an important holiday tradition. The following local churches offer special Christmas services: • Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1st Avenue West and Fifth Street, Grand Marais Thursday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. •Cornerstone Community Church Third Avenue and Third Street, Grand Marais Thursday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. […]
Local faithful attend Bishop Ordination
The Ordination of The Most Reverend Paul David Sirba as the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Duluth was held at the DECC Auditorium on Monday, December 14. Among the faithful who attended were a number of Cook County residents who were deeply moved by the ordination of the man who has chosen as his motto the Latin phrase, Fiat […]
County hires new maintenance director
The Cook County Highway Department has a new maintenance supervisor after the October departure of Tim Suck, who has moved to Michigan. Russell Klegstad of Grand Rapids, Minnesota started December 14, 2009. According to Highway Engineer Shae Kosmalski, he has owned a family fleet company and has extensive experience with large rigs and heavy equipment, owned a lodge in Lake […]
Tofte supervisors support private plowing of Onion River Road
Whether or not the county should take over plowing a route that previously brought winter income to private businesses was discussed at the Tofte town board meeting Thursday, December 10, 2009. County Commissioner Bruce Martinson told the board that the Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association (LTTA) and the U.S. Forest Service had requested that the county plow the Forest- Service-owned Onion River […]