Chad “Curly” and Heather Smith announce the birth of a son, Logan Michael Smith, on Dec. 24, 2009. Logan weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Lester and Barb Smith of Tofte, and Dick and Eloise Christiansen of Grand Marais. Great-grandmas are Joyce Bredeson of Wilmar, and Yvonne Smith and Dorothy Whipkey of Grand Marais. […]
Russell L. Zenk,
Russell L. Zenk, 76, Grand Marais, died Saturday, February 13, 2010 in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, surrounded by his family. He was born February 24, 1933 to Francis and Lillie Zenk in Truman, Minnesota where he grew up and graduated from high school. He was also a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in architecture. […]
Eleanore MacKenzie,
Eleanore MacKenzie, 85, of Forest Lake, formerly of Grand Marais, died peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lyle; daughter Maureen MacKenzie; grandson Dutch Gillmaster. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her including her children, Richard (Ann), Michael (Pat), Gerald (Susan), Daniel […]
Economic development should be local
Our elected officials should watch the Donut Shop and Angry Trout, they might really learn about economic development. They’ve hired local contractors, operators, carpenters, plumbers, and electricians and bought local materials. Wages to locals get spent in local businesses that employ locals. That’s how this community was built and that’s the politics we need to get back to, investing in […]
Schroeder batting 0 with emergency services planning
After reviewing the last issues of the Cook County News-Herald and reading about EMS services in Schroeder Township, I have to assume that not all people are raised by the same standards. My dad taught me to never-never open a can of worms unless I was ready for the outcome. It is clear the town board supervisors responsible here in […]
Alternate work site a good decision
I applaud the Cook County commissioners for thinking outside the black and white box when they approved the “alternative work site agreement” for Sue Futterer, director of Public Health and Human Services. Sue has done her job exceptionally well, raised her children here, continues to own property, pay taxes, be involved in this community and deserved to have this option […]
Atheists are evangelists
Lou Jenson’s letter about the Good News is a tired old argument for atheism’s continued misinterpretation of who God is, and his eternal intentions. Atheists always confuse knowing about God with knowing God. In your own personal relationships there is a world of difference. Atheists are fervent evangelists, determined to drag the whole of mankind into hell with them. They […]
Freedom to believe
I failed to see any good news for the Cook County community in Lou Jenson’s letter. But then I believe in “fairy tales.” I am “superstitious” and I am a believer in the God who created this physical universe and revealed Himself to all humanity in what we call the Bible, or Word of God. Mr. Jenson “admires and respects” […]
Faith validated
In response to Lou Jenson’s question “Is this a god to be respected?” In Apostle John’s account of Lazarus’ death, John isolates two words, “Jesus wept.” Moved, observers said, “See how he loved him!” Because of Jesus’ love, and his delivery on his bold claim that he was the resurrection and the life, Lazarus was brought back from the dead. […]
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