Motorists traveling along the Gunflint Trail and on several side roads near Seagull Lake are advised that contract equipment will be working in the road right-of-way to remove trees killed as a result of the Ham Lake Fire beginning March 23. The U.S. Forest Service has announced that crews will be working at various locations along the route for three […]
Hope for Haiti— Cook County style
Around a hundred people gathered Monday, February 15 at the North House Folk School for an evening organized by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. One end of the room was an array of potluck items, including old favorites, like Tater-Tot hot dish and slow baked beans. On the other end, a rousing group of musicians played. Donating their time […]
Mushin’ and Rollin’ for a breast cancer cure
After a shocking December 9, 2009 diagnosis of breast cancer, Jenny Atkinson, 36, of Clearwater Lake immediately put on her rally cap just as she has in difficult situations before. She consulted with a great team of doctors, set out a treatment plan, and started chemotherapy just four days after celebrating her first Christmas as a mother. As eight-time log […]
Painting outside in winter—an exhibit
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, local and guest artists began painting in the first Grand Marais Art Colony winter outdoor painting event. Yes, winter. Bundled painters are dispersed along the Gunflint Trail capturing the still winter beauty of the north woods. Frozen waterfalls, snow-capped pines, and blanketed lakes are being brushed on canvas as artists brave the cold during the Winter […]
Give blood— save lives
One pint of blood can save up to three lives, so giving blood truly is a life-saving act. To make it easier for Northlanders to donate blood, the Memorial Blood Center will be visiting Cook County at the beginning of March, conducting blood drives in Tofte and Grand Marais. Polly Erickson is the organizer of the blood drive to be […]
North Shore Photography at Johnson Heritage Post
The Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais will be offering an exhibit of photographs by local photographers from March 5 to March 28. An opening reception to meet the photographers will be held Friday, March 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Photographs by Travis Novitsky, Paul Sundberg, Jon Woods, Don Davison, Bruce Johnson and Roger Nordstrom will be on display […]
North House plans Inuit event
North House Folk School announces the return of Inuit guest instructor Ohito Ashoona for two hands-on soapstone carving classes as part of Sivertson Art Gallery’s 10th annual Inuit Art Premiere. Ashoona will teach Inuit Soapstone Carving Traditions (March 11-12) and Inuit Stone Sculpting — Movement On Ice (March 14-15). The soapstone carving classes complement Sivertson Art Gallery’s Inuit Art Premiere, […]
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, Feb. 15 6:40 a.m., Grand Marais: Report of a vehicle parked at the end of […]
