I can think of more important things to worry about than Gary Gamble’s economic freedom index (referenced in letters on February 5 and 19). The United States is still by far the richest country in the world. The fact that eight countries with collective economies of less than a quarter of our GDP are rated higher on this index doesn’t […]
Correction:
In last week’s interviews with West End township candidates, the Cook County News-Herald included some information from a previous election that no longer applies. Lutsen Treasurer candidate John Groth is a member of the Lutsen Fire Department and he serves as the assistant fire chief. However, he is not a First Responder. The News-Herald apologizes for the error.
McHugh hired as new director for Cook County Historical Museum
A Hovland resident has been hired as the new director of the Cook County Historical Museum. Carrie McHugh brings both experience and a wealth of knowledge to her new position. The former manager of the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte began her job on February 14. She replaces Pat Zankman, who held the position for the last 15 […]
PUC customers benefit from Conservation Improvement Program
The City of Grand Marais will be promoting its Conservation Improvement Program once again this year in accordance with a Minnesota Statute that requires power suppliers to spend money on incentives to reduce electrical consumption. The city will spend 1.5 percent of its gross operating electrical revenue on incentives this year, including rebates and CFL bulb giveaways. According to Utility […]
The big game versus the Big Picture
Hi there! Nice to see you. Say, the timing here is a little off—okay, it’s like a month off—but something occurred to me the day after Super Bowl Sunday and this is the first opportunity I’ve had to mention it. Do you remember the Super Bowl this year? Did you watch the game? I’m not much of a football fan, […]
New Arrivals
Grace Dakota Merritt was born Nov. 27, 2010 at Trinity Hospital in Minot, N.D. Her parents are Ron and Carla Merritt of Minot, N.D. Grandparents are Barb and Randy Merritt of Schroeder, Dean and Sandy Flemming of Sawyer, N.D. and Charles Hill of Lesueur, Minn. Grace was welcomed home by her sisters and brother, Casandra, Lindsay and Luke Merritt.
Marion Carrine Buckman
Marion Corrine Buckman, 91, of Schroeder died Tuesday March 1, 2011 at the North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais. She was born on October 21, 1919 to Sofus and Ella Christopherson in Popple River, Wisconsin where she grew up and was the youngest of three children. After graduating high school in Popple River, Marion married Sylvester “Buck” Buckman on […]
Charles J. Futterer
Charles J. Futterer, 88, Grand Marais, died peacefully Friday, February 25, 2011 at his winter residence in Russellville, Arkansas. Charles J. was born June 23, 1922 to Charles A. and Kathryn (Donnelly) Futterer in Muskegon, Michigan. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, graduating from Parker High School in 1940. Chuck attended Woodrow Wilson Junior College before enlisting in the Army […]
School board appoints new member
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 was Rod Wannebo’s last day as a school board member. At the regular school board meeting that evening, Chair Mary Sanders thanked him for all of his hard work on the board. After interviewing two candidates for Wannebo’s replacement, the board appointed Terry Collins of Grand Marais. Deb White said she appreciated what Collins had said […]