10 Years AgoJune 28, 2002 A Lake County family has claimed the two young horses found running wild in Cook County last week. Two local women corralled the horses, a 6-month-old male colt and 2-year-old filly. The two women have since been trying desperately to get close enough to the horses to care for their tick-infested coats. They were also […]
County board considers many capital improvement requests
The county board has received suggestions for use of its building fund that far outweigh the money actually in that fund. Commissioners spent part of the afternoon of June 19 discussing capital requests and future capital needs. Maintenance Director Brian Silence described 16 projects that have been identified: . Radio tech office space. This is needed for a new position […]
Steering Committee adds another study to its reference section
At the start of the Cook County Community Center Steering Committee meeting on Friday, June 22, recently appointed member Cathi Williams shared a document that was put together in 2008 by another group, the Cook County Joint Powers Recreation Board titled Grand Marais Municipal Pool Information. The information packet refers to consultant evaluations of the existing municipal swimming pool, starting […]
Not a Camera in Sight
“Did you remember your camera?” I asked my husband as our vehicle hurtled north, realizing I’d forgotten mine. He hadn’t, so we were on our way to the Canadian wilderness camera-less. It was a sure bet that every large mammal in the area would prance in front of us, and we would be overrun by photogenic opportunities. I gritted my […]
Grand Marais man makes Civil War flags for big budget movie
Bill Dalin is co-owner of North Shore Pest Control with his wife Kate. When he isn’t busy ridding homes and businesses of unwelcome pests, he is busy making Union or Confederate flags and taking part in Civil War reenactments. A couple of months ago Dalin was asked to make five flags for a movie being made about the War Between […]
Sandyisms – Stories, Recipes & More from the North Shore is a treat
For years, Sandy Holthaus, who grew up in Schroeder, has made the readers of the Cook County News-Herald and the Annandale Advocate gasp in surprise, giggle with delight, and occasionally shed a tear. Along the way our food columnist has enticed us to try a new recipe or two. For years, readers have encouraged Holthaus to collect those recipes and […]
Northern Perspectives: Local Color opens June 29
A scheduling snafu means that fans of the Thunder Bay Water Colour Society may be disappointed. However, the show will go on at the Johnson Heritage Post, thanks to three talented North Shore artists who were willing to step in and share their work— Joi Electra of Silver Bay and John Gregor and David Grezdens of Two Harbors. The artists […]
Gunflint Trail Canoe races July 18
The Gunflint Trail Canoe Races are set for July 18 at Gunflint Lodge. The annual event, the biggest of the summer on the Trail, benefits the Gunflint Trail Fire Department, and last year raised $14,500. The well-trained fire department averages a call a week. Those include medical, search and rescue, and fire-related. The three stations along the Trail are situated […]
Three blood drives set for Cook County
Memorial Blood Centers has scheduled three July blood donation drives in Cook County. Tofte, Schroeder and Lutsen blood drive will be on Tuesday, July 17 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The bus will be parked at Zoar Lutheran Church. Contact Polly at (218) 663- 7398. The Grand Marais community blood drive will be on Wednesday, July 18 from 8 a.m. […]