Cook County youth program representatives are happy to announce some great opportunities for kids—the Out of School Adventures program and an expanded Incredible Exchange program. Out of School Adventures Out of School Adventures for grades 1-8 will be starting Monday, September 10. Sessions will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:35 – 5:15 p.m. Out of School Adventures will […]
Schnobrich and Seaton preparing for life after high school with Best Prep
What do a tomato fight, the Timberwolves, and the Salted Nut Roll bar have in common? They were all major topics presented to BestPrep’s 32nd annual Minnesota Business Venture (MBV). “My experience at MBV has been unique and insanely beneficial,” Cook County Senior High School student Cecilia Schnobrich said. “I learned how to pitch a product to investors, start investing, […]
Cook County athletes preparing for fall sports
As Cook County students prepare to hit the books, they are also hitting the fields and courts. The Cook County News-Herald talked to coaches this week about their expectations for the upcoming season. Cross country runners ready With a nice mix of veterans and new runners, Head Coach April Wahlstrom said the Cook County boys’ and girls’ cross country teams […]
A rummage sale with a reason
It is the season for rummage sales and there was a very special sale held in July to benefit the local nonprofit Arrowhead Animal Rescue. The Cook County Senior Center was crowded with folks who care for animals, including an energetic young supporter, Jordan Hurly, who had her own table of items to sell to support the organization. Jordan sold […]
Grand Marais residents graduate from Perpich Arts High School
Two seniors from Grand Marais have graduated from Perpich Arts High School, the two-year statewide program in Golden Valley. The graduates are Christopher Hoglund, literary arts concentration, and Sophie Holz, visual arts concentration. Christopher will be attending Hamline University majoring in pre-law with a $38,000 scholarship. He is the son of Stephan Hoglund and Megan Heikes of Grand Marais. Sophie […]
Ahna Schulte graduates from Bethel University
Ahna Schulte of Grand Marais graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul following the spring 2012 semester with a BA in elementary education. She is the daughter of Craig and Lynn Schulte of Grand Marais. Ahna has accepted a first grade teaching position at Wilson Elementary School in Anoka. Bethel University is a leader in Christcentered higher education based in […]
Autumn Anderson chosen state American Miss finalist
Autumn Anderson, 13, was chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Minnesota Pageant in July in Bloomington. Autumn is the daughter of Cook County High School graduate Erik W. L. Anderson and his wife Kimberly. Autumn is the granddaughter of Warren Anderson of Colvill. Autumn is active in volleyball, dance and community service. As an honor roll […]
Ian Holmen earns Carleton degree
Ian Holmen of Grand Marais received a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology, magna cum laude, from Carleton College during its 138th commencement exercises June 9, 2012. Holmen is the son of James Holmen and Rita Plourde of Grand Marais. Two senior students spoke at the ceremony. Rebekah Frumkin, a philosophy major from Libertyville, Illinois, presented a speech entitled What […]
Summertime sickness
Our isolated way of life carries some disadvantages when the cold and flu season arrives. Lately a majority of the people I see daily on the Gunflint Trail are all hanging their aching heads low with a miserable cold. Coughing, sneezing, headaches and fatigue are the standard symptoms and it is very resilient. I have some friends who have been […]
Where are the fish biting?
Jon at Buck’s Hardware Hank has this report….. Leeches are coming to an end as far as supply goes so you’re going to have to use crawlers and minnows for bait. The walleyes seem to be doing pretty well up at Seagull Lake as they are hitting in 12 to 18 feet along the weed edges and 20 to 30 […]