(An update on a 2003 column that still applies, especially this winter of 2013-14.) I’m always cold. I spent childhood winters huddled in front of the heat registers of my parent’s house and freezing in high school classes because heavy sweaters were unfashionable. I lived my first 10 years in Cook County thinking goose bumps were the norm, assuming it […]
News-Herald welcomes new staff member
The Cook County News-Herald is pleased to introduce our newest employee, Steve Fleace of Hovland. Steve is joining the News-Herald staff with split duties—he will be selling advertising and helping cover all the meetings and events throughout the county. Steve and his wife, Mary Kay, formerly lived in Foley, Minn., but have been frequent visitors to Cook County since 1993. […]
David Johnson wins honorable mention in magazine photo contest
David R. Johnson of Grand Marais is among the winners of Lake Superior Magazine’s 19th annual Lake Superior Photo Contest. Johnson, a frequent contributor to the Cook County News-Herald, received an honorable mention in the “Nature” category for his submission “Snowstorm Eagle.” The magazine’s editors said, “For 19 years, we’ve invited area residents and visitors from around the world to […]
Grand Marais Ole Opry ready to play Feb. 15
The North Shore Music Association will present The Grand Marais Ole Opry, a classic country showcase featuring local and regional musicians playing tunes made famous by artists such as Hank Williams Sr., Patsy Cline, and Roy Acuff. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Emceed by WTIP Classic Country host […]
Art ’Round Town fundraiser Feb. 14-17
Art ’Round Town is sponsoring a gala art show/fundraiser for public art at the Johnson Heritage Post during Presidents’ Weekend, Feb. 14-17. Local artists are donating original 12-inch by 12-inch works, which will be available for a donation of $100 each, and there will be a number of miscellaneous pieces as well (pottery, wind chimes, jewelry, etc.). The grand opening […]
Free art project at GM library
The Arrowhead Library System will present the Creativity Tank, a free hands-on art project at the Grand Marais Public Library at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. Creativity Tank participants will work with artists to create a book that becomes a stage to tell their story. They will join the Creativity Tank artists as they fold, cut, write, illustrate the book […]
Step Rockets perform on the North Shore
It’s not often that Josh Von Mink (aka 2003 Cook County High School graduate Josh Schmidt) performs on the North Shore. Fans will be happy to hear that the Vintage Mink alum is coming home for three shows in Cook County, February 14 – 16. Josh is now a member of Step Rockets, a Minneapolis- based foursome whose latest hit […]
Spaghetti feed to benefit Cook County Youth Ski League
The Youth Ski League is sponsoring a spaghetti feed fundraiser on Feb. 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center. Youth Ski League is a North Superior Ski and Run Club program that engages children (K-6) in the life-long sport of cross-country skiing through games, activities, and trail skiing. According to Mike Crook, Youth Ski League […]
Community Calendar
Care Partners’ Caregivers Support GroupFebruary 12Now held every 2nd Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 12:30p.m., Fireside Room of the Congregational Church.Vicki Biggs and Tyler Howell will facilitate. ContactCare Partners at 387-3788, carepartners@boreal.org for more information. The Group RespiteProgram meets at the same time and location togive caregivers freedom to attend. (Pre-registrationrequired for Group Respite.) Paraprofessionals2013-15 Contract NegotiationsAppointed members from the School […]
Vik ings face tough Moose Lake/ Willow River Rebels
A tough first half of play doomed the Vikings in their away game against the Moose Lake/Willow River Rebels played Friday, January 31. “We didn’t play very well in the first half,” said Head Coach Pat Eliasen. “There wasn’t any team cohesion and we didn’t get back on defense very well. They wanted to run and we just didn’t step […]