Commissioners clash over CCLEP contribution
County commissioners could not agree at the November 27 meeting on just how much money the county should contribute to the ongoing work of the Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP), and with only three of the five commissioners present, not agreeing resulted in the matter being tabled for another meeting. CCLEP Board Chair George Wilkes requested $4,000 to cap […]
Advent is a season of choices
There is no question about it. Advent is my favorite season of the church year. Certainly the other seasons each hold within them the wonder of the gospel as well. Epiphany reminds us that Christ came into the world for all people, not just for a select few. The season of Lent places us at the foot of the cross […]
A special Blue Christmas worship December 6
Holidays in our culture are often about families, and families are not always happy institutions. It can be a particularly difficult time for people who are grieving the death of a loved one, the death of a relationship, or even the death of a pet. People who are grieving often feel they are in a bleak landscape while everyone around […]
Restructuring for school administration?
After reducing the superintendent’s contract days from 260 to 240 and consolidating principal positions into one K-12 position due to declining enrollment and funding challenges, ISD 166 Superintendent Beth Schwarz asked the school board in a work session on November 16 to consider adding back some administrative time for both her and Principal Gwen Carman. “I do feel like at […]
Staying safe around snowplows
The snow season has arrived. People in Cook County are still on the move, driving to and from work and traveling to appointments and services elsewhere. Knowing how to maximize safety around snowplows and graders is an important part of driving responsibly in winter conditions. The Cook County News-Herald sat down with County Highway Engineer David Betts and Maintenance Supervisor […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoNov. 29, 2002 Work is almost complete on the lower level of the Cook County North Shore Hospital & Care Center, Diane Pearson told the hospital board at its Nov. 20 meeting. Pearson, the hospital administrator, said an open house will be held sometime in December so the public can view the new cardiac rehabilitation center, physical therapy […]
Vehicle rollover on Lutsen Ski Hill Road
Emergency responders were called out for a vehicle rollover on November 16, 2012 on Lutsen Ski Hill Road. James Coleman, 31, Lutsen, left the roadway and his 2002 Toyota Tundra ended up on its roof just above the pedestrian/ ski bridge. There was no ambulance transport, but Cook County Sheriff deputies and Minnesota State Patrol responded. Citations were issued to […]
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Grand Marais
After being stopped for a traffic violation, Terrence Loren Bartels, 56, of Grand Marais and Swatara, MN, was arrested and charged with fifth degree possession of a controlled substance, a felony and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. According to court documents, at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, a Cook County Sheriffs Deputy on patrol in Grand Marais […]