“I firmly believe that history and geography are destiny.” That’s what Twin Cities international law attorney Mary McCormick displayed on a screen when she talked with a group of Cook County citizens at the Cook County Community Center in September about the country of Myanmar, otherwise known as Burma. She was a volunteer speaker for the Great Decisions discussion program […]
Cook County is the setting for murder mystery written by Norwegian author
It won’t take you long to read The Land of Dreams by Norwegian author Vidar SundstØl. That’s not because it’s a short novel. The newly released English translation of this novel is 284 pages long, but it’s so interesting that you probably won’t put it down until you’re done reading it. And then you will long for the second book […]
Children’s art exhibit at Grand Portage Dec. 12
Grand Portage Community Center will be hosting a children’s art exhibit on Dec. 12 from 3:15 to 5 p.m. The exhibition is a result of an eight-week 2013 summer scholarship program in which three Grand Portage children worked with local Art Therapist Belle Janicek. The exhibition features young artists Angel Burnett, Niimin LeGarde and Rhonnie Poyirier, who will each display […]
Stop and shop at Santa’s Workshop
Santa’s Workshop will once again bring a team of Girl Scout elves to help kids shop for Christmas gifts. On December 7, at the First Congregational Church, festivities start with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, eggs and fruit will be available with coffee, juice and milk – $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. […]
Community discussion on biomass heating system in Grand Marais
The biomass-fueled district heating system under consideration for selected county, city and commercial buildings in Grand Marais will be the focus of a community discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 12 at the Cook County Community Center. FVB Energy Inc. President Mark Spurr will present details of the design, construction and operation of the proposed facility and outline the business […]
A special “Blue Christmas” service Thursday, Dec. 12
Christmas is a time of remembering, but not all our memories fit the expectations of the season. Sometimes losses, hurts and loneliness can make this a difficult time. The First Congregational Church – United Church of Christ is offering a special “Blue Christmas” worship service for those who may feel they are in a bleak landscape while everyone around them […]
Community Calendar
Borealis Chorale and Orchestra AnnualCommunity Christmas ConcertsSunday and Monday, Dec. 8th and 9th at 7:00 p.m. at theBethlehem Lutheran Church. Bill Beckstrand director. Life in Christ Lutheran Advent ServicePrepare for Christmas through Advent worship service.Wednesday, December 11 & 18 at the Cook CountySenior Center at 6:30 p.m. Our theme: Biblical TreesRev. Dean Rudloff officiating. Grand Marais District Heating Project MeetingThursday, […]
Hockey’s Henry Boucha shares his story at CCHS
Many are too young to have seen Minnesota North Star forward Henry Boucha, 22, bleeding on the ice, his cheek bone crushed by a vicious stick to the face, his mugger, Boston defenseman Dave Forbes beating on him as he lay semi-conscious in a fetal position. It was 1975, a moment of infamy for professional hockey, for all professional sports. […]
Cook County winners in statewide Big Buck Challenge
It was a very successful deer season for a number of local deer hunters. They not only got a buck or a doe, they were winners in the statewide Big Buck Challenge sponsored by Mills Fleet Farm, Central Boiler and Hunter’s Specialties. Charlie Blackwell of Grand Portage and Walker, Minn., was the big winner, bringing in the number 1-rated buck […]