Bockovich, Kemp on Bemidji dean’s list



Two Grand Marais students have been named to the spring 2010 Bemidji State University dean’s list: Heather Kemp and Kristen Bockovich. Bemidji State students carrying 12 or more semester hours during any one term and earning at least 3.25 (B-plus) grade point averages are placed on the dean’s list.

Bethel University honors local students



Two Grand Marais students have been honored by Bethel University for their academic achievements. Kaari Dahlman, daughter of Bruce and Kate Dahlman and an English literature and writing major, has been named to the spring 2010 dean’s list. Dahlman was also among 800 students who graduated during commencement ceremonies on May 22. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature […]

Chelgren graduates from Montana State



On May 8, 2010, Kara (Johnson) Chelgren graduated with honors from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, receiving a degree in agro-ecology. Kara and Trey continue to live and work in the Bozeman area. Kara is a 2003 graduate of Cook County High school and is the daughter of Bruce and Cheryl Johnson of Grand Marais.

Garvin graduates from Whatcom



Crystal Garvin of Bellingham, Washington graduated with honors on June 18, 2010 from Whatcom Community College in Bellingham with an associate of arts degree in early childhood education. Crystal is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and received honors for best student in her field for outstanding academics. Crystal plans to become a parent-substitute teacher with […]

Kipp Sande awarded $5,000 scholarship



Kipp Sande, a 2010 Cook County High School graduate, has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund. Kipp will be a member of the freshman class at the University of Minnesota this fall, majoring in civil engineering. He is the son of Steve and Nancy Sande of Grand Marais. Scholarships were awarded to […]

Holmen receives Gilmore scholarship



This is the first year the Marguerite Gilmore Scholarship has been awarded and a Cook County High School graduate, Drew Holmen of Grand Marais, is among the recipients. Holmen will receive a $10,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four years. The scholarship was established according to the will of Marguerite Gilmore to provide scholarships for graduates of public and private […]

Lumber Camp coming back to Fisherman’s Picnic!



Thanks to the Grand Marais Lions and a number of other generous sponsors, the Fisherman’s Picnic Lumber Camp will return in 2010! The site will host sawmill demonstrations, log rolling, chopping, cross-cut sawing, stock sawing, and axe throwing. Come and learn about renewable resources, alternative energy, timber history, lumberjack sports and life in the lumber camps. There will be open […]

Walter Penny and his dog Macaroni saving the world from bed bugs



Have you noticed any mysterious red marks on your skin when you wake up in the morning? How about little skin casings or black splotches between your mattresses? Ever wonder how you would know if you had bed bugs? Macaroni could tell you, and he’s coming to town. Macaroni is a 2 ½-yearold, 34-pound dog who is part beagle, part […]

Terra Bella Floral & Gifts



Since taking ownership of Terra Bella Floral & Gifts at the end of April, the Sandi and Clint McQuatters family of Grand Marais have excitedly been adding their own touches to the flower and gift shop. One of the first additions was a colorful sign out front declaring, “The Earth Smiles in Flowers.” Visitors will also smile at the delightful […]

Conservation Officer Tales



Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]