Cook County is a step closer to being able to complete a much needed transportation infrastructure improvement. For years, the county has been waiting for Congress to end the federal restrictions that prevent the construction of a road building project on land originally designated for Grand Marais-Cook County airport use. My legislation, H.R. 2947, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to […]
Saved by grace
Did you read the Ark/ Titanic letter to the editor two weeks ago? I received the Lord Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior in June of 1967 during the six-day war Israel fought and won against her aggressors, Egypt, Syria and Jordan. Now, 45 years later, I am still learning what it means that Jesus is Lord. I have […]
New vehicle makes security more visible at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino
People stopping late at night at the Grand Portage Trading Post or leaving the Grand Portage Casino in the wee hours of the morning will feel a little bit safer now, thanks to a new security vehicle patrolling the premises. The 2012 Toyota Tundra is emblazoned with “Security” on both sides and sports emergency lights on top. Chief of Security […]
Correction:
In the May 12 article Contract awarded for Lutsen Fire Hall reconstruction, there was a typographical error. The road work on the Ski Hill Road will begin when the road bans are lifted—not road bands. The News-Herald apologizes for the error.
Serving above the 38th Parallel
Like many veterans, Kenny Lovaas of Grand Marais doesn’t talk much about his military service. He graciously—but reluctantly—agreed to an interview the day before he joined the Northland Honor Flight on its trek to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials honoring our nation’s veterans. The News-Herald asked Lovaas if it is painful to remember his tour of duty in Korea […]
How much stuff do we need?
I dreamed the other night that I won the lottery—$ 97,000,000. I started to think about who I would give money to. I developed a list, but suddenly I thought, wow, I don’t have much money left, perhaps I don’t need to give so much away. Happiness lies in engaging in worthwhile activities. We are the only ones who can […]
Installation of new pastor at Sychar Lutheran
Pastor Stew Carlson will be installed as the 10th pastor in the history of Sychar Lutheran Church in Silver Bay on Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. Carlson has been serving at Sychar since January. Carlson is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead along with Luther Seminary in Saint Paul. Carlson comes to Sychar after having previously served at […]
