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. […]
Comfortable pink flip-flops wanted
I have a little memory test for long-time readers of Unorganized Territory. What happened to my pretty pink flip-flops three years ago, in July 2007? I’m sure there are a few people who are already jumping up and down, yelling, “I remember! I remember! Wasn’t that weird?” And I’m just as sure that there are a number of others who […]
Between a rock and the hard place
As I approach the 10th year anniversary of my residing on the North Shore in Cook County, I find myself reflecting on my life here. I enjoy the many people, both resident and visitor, that I have met. As I have moved from house and eatery to remote forest and lakeshore, I have found a common experience among us all. […]
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 · July 3, 2000 • Dave and Krishna Woerheide of Border Designs in Lutsen have volunteered to repaint the bear sign at the Gunflint Trail entrance in Grand Marais. The city donated the paint and the Woerheides will donate the labor. The sign has fallen into disrepair in recent years. • TheCook County courtroom was filled nearly […]
Root beer and rides at Senior Center
Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. After lots of rain, fog, and dampness, it is time for some sunshine to plump and ripen the berry crop. Get your baskets and buckets ready for our Senior Center August blueberrypicking trip. July is full of Senior Center activities to keep your mind off those fragrant, flavorful, juicy berries. All experienced […]
Picnic Time at the Care Center
Picnic season is in full swing at North Shore Care Center. On June 21, residents enjoyed a fishcake picnic on the patio—thanks to good weather and Marion McKeever, who prepared 140 fishcakes. Residents also enjoyed a picnic at the Grand Marais Recreation Park and look forward to more picnics this summer. July is National Picnic Month, as well as Hot […]
Love at First Sight
How long does it take to fall in love? Do you believe in love at first sight or does love grow over time? If so, just how much time is needed to decide if it is true love or maybe just crush? Do you ever ask yourself how your life would be different if you stayed with your first high […]