At the start of the 2012 heating season the Hovland Fire Department made good on its promise to purchase the medical equipment needed to determine if a patient is suffering the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. After Lynn and Greg Barringer became extremely ill last winter because of continued exposure to carbon monoxide at their North Shore home, Hovland emergency […]
Clarification
In the December 11 article Public presentation brings update on feasibility of biomass energy plant, comments were made by Jesse Derscheid, a former Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District supervisor. Derscheid was not at the presentation representing Soil & Water. He was there as a representative of his employer, Como Oil & Propane.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
Well, did you make a New Year’s resolution? Out of habit, we do because we are gluttons for punishment who break more promises than we keep. We probably should wise up. If you’re like most, you’re struggling already in your efforts to change some part of your life to make it better and to be happier with yourself. It’s true […]
Lawrence Ray “Larry” Ableman,
Lawrence Ray “Larry” Ableman, 86, of Hovland, died December 15, 2012 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center. He was born on September 5, 1926 to Ray and Olga Ableman in Greany, Minnesota. He grew up and attended schools in Greany. Larry served in the Army during WWII. After his service in the military, Larry worked as a heavy […]
Leola Wagner,
Leola Wagner, 95, passed away December 30, 2012 at Sanford Hospital, Sioux Fall, S.D. after contracting pneumonia. Leola was born September 19, 1917, at Verdi, MN. After graduating from Normal Training School and teaching in rural schools in Minnesota, she moved to Oelwein where she taught for many years in the Port Wing Elementary School, educating generations of third-graders. She […]
Help for depression is available
The illusion that Cook County is somehow sheltered from the stresses of today’s world is shattered when a community member or visitor is the apparent victim of depression and suicide or when a violent crime occurs. Depression is a serious illness that can be deadly. Experts estimate that at least 70 percent of suicides are a result of untreated depression. […]
Andersons are Schroeder Citizens of the Year
The Schroeder Citizens of the Year don’t get the keys to the city or an all-expense paid trip anywhere—but they do get the honor of their name on a lovely plaque at the Schroeder Town Hall, a ride in a classic car at the Tofte 4th of July parade and the deep gratitude of the citizens of the township. For […]
More recognition for local court personnel
In November a number of the court system personnel involved in the December 2011 shooting at the Cook County courthouse were recognized by their peers by Hennepin County and by the Minnesota Sheriffs Association. In December, another group of peers, the Minnesota County Attorney’s Association, gave special recognition of those involved in the horrific events of that day. At the […]
Historical Reflections
A few people contacted the Cook County News-Herald to identify the two “unknown” basketball players in the December 1 Historical Reflections. Bobby Don Brazell and Bob Brock let us know that the young men in the photo were Roger Cook and John Meire. They are pictured with Coach Dale Hanson and Vikings Marshall Fenstad and Dean Nelson. Brock said, “I […]