In today’s global economy and technology embedded workplaces, it is predicted all students will need more than a high school diploma to find a job that garners a sufficient income to live on. Not all will need college degrees (though in many fields that will be the minimum to stay competitive), but community/ technical college education programs will certainly be […]
Which god is it?
Most politicians, whether they are Democrat or Republican, conclude their campaign speeches with, “God bless you and God bless America!” Sometimes I wonder which god they are referring to? Is it the Christian God, the Jewish God, the Muslim God, Krishna, Manitou, or any of the many Hindu gods? Even if they limit their god to a Christian god, again […]
More than a public law
Amidst the hubbub of back-to-school preparation and the attempt to cram as much enjoyment of warm weather as possible into the month of September, people sometimes forget that September 11 is a national day of remembrance. I was surprised when I turned my calendar page from August to September that there was nothing denoting September 11 as “Patriot Day.” For […]
Oshki Ogimaag raffle winners announced
Jane Howard Oshki Ogimaag Charter School is $3,890 better off this year thanks to a raffle fundraiser that culminated in the K-1 classroom on September 4, the first day of school. This is the first year the school has raised money this way. Five hundred fifty-eight tickets were sold over the summer, bringing in $5,580. The first-place winner, Donna McNamara […]
Correction:
In the September 1, 2012 article A rummage sale with a reason, we misspelled the name of the young lady who sold kitten-shaped cookies to support the mission of Arrowhead Animal Rescue. The correct spelling of her name is Jorden Herrly. The Cook County News-Herald apologizes for the error.
First & Second sees impressive distribution to nonprofits
Since it opened in July 2007, the First & Second Thrift Store in Grand Marais has distributed $180,000 to nonprofits in the community. On August 29, thrift store volunteers gathered at the Grand Marais Senior Center to celebrate the store’s success—and to accept their share of the proceeds. Volunteers at the thrift store in the Cobblestone Building on Highway 61 […]
Scarves for Peace on September 21
The International Day of Peace is September 21. A unique observance will be held in Grand Marais on this special day. Community members are invited to gather at Drury Lane books at 2 p.m. on September 21 for Scarves of Peace—an event that will include fibres, food, music, fun—and peace. At the event, scarves will be created by braiding fibres […]