Many people driving through Hovland have noticed something missing. Since 1949 Trinity Lutheran’s 14-foottall wooden statue of Christ has been on the outside of the church. The statue, designed by Dorothy Diver and Arnold Flaten, and carved by Flaten, is being restored. The “working together” life of Cook County is evident in Trinity’s story. Church members and other residents, art […]
Rocks and retirement at Tofte town board meeting
The Tofte town board agreed to send KGM Contractors $3,900 for payment for work done on township roads at its October 14 meeting and withhold $10,000 from the bill until the construction firm agrees to look at how many yards of rock is stored on property owned by the town. KGM had agreed to provide a dollar’s worth of paving […]
Schroeder township meeting takes wing
Floyd Johnson announced that he is getting out of the snowplowing business, and the Schroeder town board took action to put out a bid for snowplowing. “I could plow the parking lot if you really need me to and can’t find someone in the near future,” said Johnson. When Johnson made his announcement at the Oct. 12 town board meeting […]
Lutsen Fire Department restructures relief association
Firefighter Mike Carlson approached the town board on Tuesday, October 19 with a proposal to change the structure of the Lutsen Fire Department Relief Association, which provides a pension for retired volunteer firefighters. Carlson asked for town board authorization for the fire department to join the statewide fire relief association. Carlson said under the current structure, the fire department must […]
Cold weather brings warm activities to Care Center
Halloween is all about the kids! Residents at North Shore Care Center sure had fun preparing for Halloween this year. Theyfilled 300 treat bags for the Community Center Halloween Party, made cupcakes for two pre-school groups, and set up more treats for the children who visited the Care Center on Halloween night. The jack-olanterns are now packed away and we’re […]
Empty Bowls—
greater need, more opportunity to participateThe Empty Bowls Dinner & Silent Auction will be held next Thursday, Nov. 11, at the First Congregational Church, and it will be even bigger and better than last year. The event, which is a fundraiser for the Cook County Food Shelf, will have two seatings this year—from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For […]
Traditional Veterans Day Ceremony at Grand Portage
The Grand Portage Veterans Monument is a peaceful place with an amazing view of Lake Superior. It is the perfect location for quiet reflection. It is also the ideal place to gather to celebrate and honor our veterans. The Grand Portage Community will do just that on Thursday, November 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Following a traditional drum ceremony, there […]
Zoar invites the community to Lutefisk and Ham Dinner
The Zoar Lutheran Church Annual Lutefisk and Ham Dinner is a muchanticipated event. Some for the delicious ham, some for the fun of socializing—and some for the Scandinavian delicacy— lutefisk! Thisyear’s dinner will be held Saturday, November 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Birch Grove Community Center. The cost is $13 for adults and children up to 12 […]
Ann Mershon to speak to Library Friends
TheLibrary Friends of Cook County will sponsor an evening with Ann Mershon on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Higher Education Building, 300 W. 3rd St., Grand Marais. Ann’s presentation will include visuals and a discussion of her experiences and travels in Turkey. This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. After […]
Guest Lecture at the North Shore Campus
Cook County Higher Education’s next Guest Lecture series is Get the Most out of Reading to Children on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the North Shore campus. Kathy Sullivan will present the topic and discussion regarding reading to children, whether you are a parent, grandparent, or other care-provider. Part of preparing children for the future is […]