The Cook County- Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) continues to wait for revenue from a number of sources to help it meet its financial obligations. At the January 12, 2010 meeting, check writing— including payment of the director’s wages—was put off until after a special meeting to discuss finances at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26. Treasurer Jim Hall […]
Funds coming—and going—at EDA
“ I want to see this thing work. We’ve come a long way and we have some traction. ”Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
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, Jan. 4 7:35 a.m., Grand Marais: A camera and tripod were found near Artist Point. 12:45 […]
ISD 166 teachers notified of possible personnel cuts
Fourteen ISD 166 teachers were called into Superintendent Beth Schwarz’s office Tuesday, January 12, 2010 and given written notice that impending budget reductions might impact—or eliminate—their positions. Superintendent Schwarz was contacted while at a school board association convention to discuss the action. She will be meeting with the school board Monday, January 18 for a work session to discuss the […]
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A sniper at Cook County High School? Don’t worry; the shooter (with disarmed rifle) is just CCHS senior Will Hellner portraying a legendary character, Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock, at the College in the Schools Night of the Notorious event at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Monday, January 11. See more historical figures on page A13.
New technology bringing big mining dollars to the Northland
Where is the world’s second largest deposit of platinum group metals (six metals including palladium, iridium, and platinum)? Where is the world’s third largest deposit of copper and nickel? It is in the east end of the Mesabi Iron Range, called the Duluth Complex, and it could bring an economic revival to northeastern Minnesota. PolyMet, a publicly traded mining company […]
S nowarama fundraiser benefits Easter Seals
For many years, snowmobilers from Minnesota and Ontario have gathered in February to ride in the Snowarama for Easter Seals event, raising money to assist children and youth with physical disabilities in the Thunder Bay area. In addition to knowing they are donating to a great cause, there is a new twist this year, thanks to the collaboration of the […]
Tofte and Schroeder dispute shared Rescue Squad costs
The Schroeder town board asked a question that seems to be coming back to bite them. As a two-year renewal date approached on its contract with Tofte for First Responder services, the Schroeder town board asked the Tofte town board to justify an increase from $5,000 to $6,000 a year. Tofte investigated what it really costs for its rescue squad, […]
PBS-8 seeking “B” is for beef recipes
Where’s the beef? Is it in your collection of favorite, family tested, tried and true recipes? If so, those are exactly the recipes PBS-8 of Duluth needs for its next WDSE Cooks cookbook coming out in March. PBS-8 asks viewers, what are your favorite recipes that call for beef? Any and all cuts of beef are welcomed, from beef soups […]
Students bring history to life at ACA
Visitors to the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Monday, January 11, 2010 were treated to interesting glimpses into the lives of 15 historical figures. Students in the UMD College Writing course, taught at Cook County High School by Ivy Church, portrayed the characters—notorious or notable. The presentations, complete with furniture and accessories from the historical character’s era, were delightful […]
Volks Ski Fest
A skier on every kilometer!The Volks Ski Fest, Jan. 23 -31, kicks off in Cook County on Saturday, Jan. 23 with the Volks Ski 400, a non-competitive Nordic ski event. Inspired by the European tradition of Volksmarching, which literally translated means “a sport of the people,” the Volksmarch is a vigorous walk or hike designed for first-timers or seasoned veterans. In an interesting twist […]