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. Wednesday, June 30 6:18 a.m., Grand Marais: Deer struck by a vehicle and still alive on […]
Matters of Record
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $100 and/or 10 days in jail. All fines have additional surcharges and fees and may be much higher. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items […]
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The downtown streets of Grand Marais were transformed into an art gallery and performance space on July 10-11, 2010 during the Grand Marais Arts Festival.
Questions about the courts for candidates
One of the most interesting political races of this election year is the contest for the Sixth Judicial seat currently held by Judge Kenneth Sandvik. Eight candidates with ties to the North Shore are campaigning for this post. Theyall meet the Minnesota state statutes to serve as judge. According to Cook County Auditor-Treasurer Braidy Powers, they must be eligible to […]
EDA director submits resignation
Just a few minutes after the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) agreed that it needed to pay its director for the additional hours he has been working, Director Matt Geretschlaeger announced his intention to retire. In an attempt to deal with a budget deficit in May 2009, the EDA cut Geretschlaeger’s hours and pay from 40 […]
County lakes changing over time, some for better, some for worse
Some Cook County lakes are losing water clarity, but some are getting healthier. Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District Water Plan Coordinator Cindy Gentz gave a report to the county board Tuesday, July 13, 2010 on the 2008-2009 volunteer lake monitoring program that was funded by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Seven lakes were assessed for phosphorus, a catalyst […]
Blandin grant to increase economic competitiveness through technology
Twenty people representing a host of community interests attended a workshop sponsored by the Blandin Foundation and the Cook County Fiber Optic Network Commission Wednesday, July 7, 2010 to gather ideas on how Cook County could use a $100,000 grant it has received to help the community make use of ultra-high-speed Internet connections. Cook County is one of 11 demonstration […]
Tim Cochrane’s book wins state award
Timothy Cochrane, superintendent of Grand Portage National Monument, has won an award for his book, Minong – The Good Place. The honor, for winner in general nonfiction, was presented at the Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards at UMD on May 16. The book is a history of the North Shore Ojibwe and their relationship with Isle Royale that is both interesting […]
