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, May 24 5:35 a.m., Grand Marais: Caller reported that a man came to her door, stated […]
Community gathers to thank veterans
Over 100 people gathered at the Cook County courthouse on Monday, May 31, 2010 to observe Memorial Day. American Legion Post 413 Commander Don Wilson welcomed the crowd and asked Pastor Kris Garey of Trinity Lutheran Church to offer a prayer. Irene Thompson then sang the National Anthem. Grand Marais Mayor Sue Hakes spoke briefly, thanking the veterans in attendance […]
General election in Grand Portage Tuesday, June 8
Members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 as the polls open at the Grand Portage Community Building for the general election. Thepolls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Two people are running for a seat on the Grand Portage Reservation […]
Full field of candidates for commissioner seats
With the passing of the June 1 filing deadline for candidates interested in running for office,a number of prospects have stepped forward. All three incumbent county commissioners have opponents. Two will face those opponents in a primary election. In District 1, incumbent Jan Hall of Hovland filed for re-election and will be challenged by former County Attorney Bill Hennessy of […]
Natural Resources Trust funds 71 projects
Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund will be releasing $26.1 million to 71 individual projects around the state. The bill containing the appropriations, which recently passed the Minnesota Legislature with bipartisan support, was based on project recommendations from the Legislative- Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). Governor Pawlenty signed the bill into law on May 15, thereby approving funds […]
Forest Service receives notice of intent to sue
Travel Management Plan said to violate Endangered Species ActAnother roadblock has arisen for the US Forest Service in its plan to designate forest roads and trails open to off-highway vehicles (OHVs)— this time a legal challenge. Since 2006, US Forest Service representatives have been working with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Cook, Lake, and St. Louis county officials, representatives of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior, […]
CORRECTION:
The May 29 article entitled ISD 166 considers four-day school week mistakenly stated that teachers would have 33 staff development days instead of nine if the district goes to a four-day week. Teachers currently have seven staff development days and two parent-teacher conference days. Under a four-day week, teachers would work the same number of hours a year but their […]
Get Active Cook County
More than 250 people took steps toward a healthier lifestyle by participating in the first annual “Get Active” week. The idea originated from monthly “Safe Routes to School” meetings, said Mark Spinler. One of the big initiatives from these meetings is to have any future street work done include all modes of transportation—bikes, walking/running, roller blading, etc.,” Spinler said. “We […]
Two file for 6th district judge
With the recent announcement by Judge Kenneth Sandvik that he will not seek re-election this fall, two candidates have stepped forward to fill the vacancy. Mike Cuzzo, a partner in the Cuzzo & Envall law firm and 26-year trial attorney, said he is seeking the position “because I think my broad experience and record as a trial attorney, arbitrator, mediator […]