Growing older, exploring our relationship with God
As the time of our lives advances, we can still grow in faith, hope and charity. These thoughts are primarily a focus for the elderly. I have realized that I am a member of this group, but only in those times when I really act my age. I have given much thought to aging over the last several months. Becoming […]
James Henry Harwig,
James Henry Harwig, 53, beloved husband, brother, uncle, stepfather and grandfather, died unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2014. He was born on December 9, 1960 in Pine County, Minnesota to Gloria and Henry Harwig, and coming home to three older sisters who quickly surrounded him with love. His youth was spent on their farm in Pine […]
Thelma Peterson,
Thelma Peterson, 88, of Grand Marais, died Sunday, January 5 2014 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais. She was born February 12, 1925 to Christian and Agnes (Blomberg) Rude in Grand Marais, where she grew up and attended school. On February 16, 1946 she married Douglas Peterson in Floodwood, Minnesota and they made their home […]
Heavy snow, wind and minor accidents roll in with New Year
The New Year came in with a roar, bringing heavy snow and wind—and many accidents. Fortunately most were minor, but many people have been inconvenienced by an unexpected slide into the ditch, beginning with a motorist who got stuck on a corner on Fall River Road on New Year’s Eve, December 31. On New Year’s Day, Cook County Law Enforcement […]
Winter brings chimney fire concerns
Cook County Law Enforcement received a call at 10:37 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2013, reporting a chimney fire at the home of Craig and Lynn Schulte on 8th Avenue in Grand Marais. The Grand Marais Fire Department was paged and was on scene by 10:50 p.m. to find the fire nearly out. Craig Schulte had partially doused the fire with […]
Avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning
This year marks the sixth anniversary of the enactment of the Minnesota Carbon Monoxide Alarm Statute, which requires carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in all newly constructed, single and multi-family dwellings. “Thanks to efforts of Minnesota legislators, many potential CO-related injuries or deaths have been prevented,” said Deborah Hanson of First Alert, a manufacturer of residential CO detection devices. “But installing […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoJan. 9, 2004 The Cook County commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting Tuesday, but made very few changes as they made appointments to a long list of boards and committees. Bob Fenwick was unanimously elected board chairman while Jan Hall was chosen as vicechair. Two juniors at Cook County High School will have the opportunity of a lifetime […]
Grand Marais Apartments, Inc. looking for new board members
Housing, or especially affordable housing for seniors, is always a concern and hot topic for discussion in Cook County. One of the ways that pressing need is currently being addressed is by Grand Marais Apartments, Inc., (GMAI) which is now looking for additional Advisory Board members. “Right now we direct a nonprofit 16-unit building for seniors,” said GMAI Secretary Mary […]