Nothing but darkness
Once upon a time, not so long ago as you might be inclined to think at an opening like this, a Cave lived under the ground, as caves have the habit of doing. The Cave had lived its entire life in darkness. One day (not that the Cave knew whether it was day or night—the Cave was hampered by 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.
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · May 8, 2000 • In a race against potential wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the federal government is positioned to lose, according to some state lawmakers. Although fires are widely anticipated to light up the dry Superior National Forest and adjacent BWCAW this summer, the Forest Service will not begin cleaning up most […]
Forest Playground
When I was growing up in Schroeder there wasn’t a whole lot to do during the summer months and there was no way Mom was going to let us loaf on the couch all day watching TV. Before I became a big fan of reading, I spent lots of time outside playing in the woods that surrounded our house. These […]
I know I’m going
I know I’m going—going where, you say? To the summer season of plays at the Grand Marais Playhouse! The little ditty “I know I’m going” is on the buttons we are giving away as a way to promote our 40th season. Would you like a button? Just ask a Playhouse board member or stop by the Playhouse to pick one […]
Community Calendar
Cook County AA Meetings Mondays: Open Meeting, 7:30 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is potluck/speaker meeting. Potluck at 6:30 PM and speaker at 7:30). Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM, First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Wednesdays: 12 Step Study Meeting, 6:30 PM, Arrowhead Electric Co-op building, Lutsen. Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon, […]
West End Calendar
Tofte Town Meeting Held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Tofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. 3/13tfn Lutsen Township Monthly Meetings Held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. 4-17tfn Schroeder Town Meetings Held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. […]
