Apply now for Isle Royale National Park Artist-In- Residence Program
Applications are now being accepted for Isle Royale National Park’s 2013 Artist-In-Residence Program. Superintendent Phyllis Green said the program provides artists the opportunity to become part of a long-established tradition of interpreting the national parks through works of art. The program is open to professional artists whose work can be inspired by the park’s unique character. The program offers writers, […]
Opportunity to learn Ojibwe
Intro to Ojibwe Language through Culture, Customs and Traditions is being offered at Cook County Community Education to acquaint students with the descriptive Ojibwe language. The standardized double vowel system of reading and writing will be used. Students will explore the circle of seasons and harmonious respect of woodland traditionin context with language acquisitions. Activities are designed to promote speaking […]
Mark your calendar for Storytelling Dinner at Lutsen Resort
The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum is now planning for its Annual Storytelling Dinner at Lutsen Resort Saturday, December 1. The museum is excited to have Adolph Ojard as our guest speaker. Ojard is the executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority. He is a native of Knife River and the grandson of two fishing families—the Torgersens and the […]
Financial planner Tracy Benson to speak at Business Luncheon
Tracy Benson, retail manager at Buck’s Hardware Hank in Grand Marais, previously worked as a certified financial planner and retirement plans associate with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., in Minneapolis. Benson will put on her financial planner hat for Cook County Higher Ed’s November Business Networking Luncheon. She will offer advice to business owners on Retirement: Making Your Next Big Adventure […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Cook County AA MeetingsMondays: Open Meeting, 7:00 PM, Grand Marais SeniorCenter (1st Monday of the month is desserts and coffee at6:30 PM and speaker at 7:00 PM.)Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM,First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. at Windigo Lodge, Villa 2.Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon, First CongregationalChurch in Grand Marais; Big Book Study Group, 7:00 […]
Middle School brings fall forest hikes to life
On Monday, October 29, Cook County News-Herald Editor Rhonda Silence had the honor—and very tough task— of judging the Cook County Middle School Fall Hike Photo Contest. Silence said it was an incredibly difficult job, as all of the students did a wonderful job capturing the fall forest. There were many entries that captured the beautiful colors of the North […]
Great season for Junior Varsity Knowledge Bowl team
Cook County scholars have once again demonstrated their great wealth of knowledge at the Junior Varsity Knowledge Bowl competition, an academic competition geared for students in 9th and 10th grades. The questions tackled during the competition include the content that is taught in 9th and 10th grades but can also include topics and questions from previous years of school. Members […]
Vikings earn conference athletic and academic honors
Iverson named 1st team All ConferenceAli Iverson played volleyball with passion and skill all season, and for her fine play she has been selected to the Polar League’s first team All Conference team. The senior front line player was a force at the net, played tough in the backcourt and was one of the team’s best servers. Iverson led the 14-6 Vikings to a third […]
Holiday goodness for goodness sake…
The holiday season is upon us! It is so easy to get hooked into the commercial side of buying all kinds of stuff, eating too many not-so-good-for-you goodies, and going to lots of parties! Of course, it is wonderful and fun to get together with friends and family, but it is also important to take some time to plan and […]