Thank you to Jerry Hiniker and Jeff Larson for their letters to the editor regarding the bane of all mankind in Cook County…rumble strips! There is a group of folks trying to mobilize as many citizens as will take part to fight back on this. There have been some areas in Minnesota where the Department of Transportation has come back […]
Reader sees subtle message in water fountain cartoon
At first reading I thought the Gitche Gitche Gumee cartoon was a good-natured poke at the tennis court water fountain controversy. Then I realized it must be a subtle message about the movement in many states to pass voter suppression laws. If they continue down that path we will soon be in a position were we will need separate water […]
Proud of history of Cook County News-Herald
Thank you for the kind article about Bertha Toftey’s career with the News-Herald, and for the interview with Rhonda Silence on WTIP, following Bertha’s death on August 13. The community embraced her when she married our dad, Ade, in 1937, and her long hours and many years with the newspaper provided her with friends throughout Cook County that lasted more […]
Ken Rusk— from machinist to corporal
Ken Rusk has lived a quiet life on the Gunflint Trail since moving here in the 1970s, working for the U.S. Forest Service and guiding people into his beloved Boundary Waters. Perhaps his love for the peaceful Gunflint area is because of his rocky start in the working world. Rusk is a World War II era veteran, but before he […]
Lajesse graduates from Air National Guard basic training
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Taniya K. Lajesse graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an […]
Consider the providence of God
A young lady I know recently posted on Facebook her displeasure with an unexpected glitch in her school schedule. A class she anticipated taking first in the day was scheduled later in the day, and the class she anticipated later in the day was scheduled first. Her words? “I’m bummed.” My words to her? “Perhaps this is a good time […]
Order of Eastern Star Tea Party at the North Shore Care Center
Several members of Order of the Eastern Star Emera Chapter of Two Harbors gathered for a tea party on a lovely summer day at the North Shore Care Center, which is the home of four members of the chapter. Members enjoyed fancy tea sandwiches and scones with their tea and later watched the beautifully made short movie Rendezvous with History: […]
Hardworking seniors operate Fisherman’s Picnic Kiddy Rides
The Cook County Senior Center operated the Kiddy Rides, ticket and snack sales this year for the Fisherman’s Picnic. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all who helped out by volunteering. Thanks to our volunteers, we were able to raise over $1,400 to fund our senior programs! Thank you Incredible Exchange students Our students from the […]
Fall fun at Care Center
The summer is going by quickly for residents at the North Shore Care Center. Lots of time has been spent outdoors on the patios for daily activities, picnics, and enjoying the gardens. We lucked out with great weather this summer for outings in the community and we look forward to several more this month including a shopping trip downtown, lunch […]