With 10 days down and “only” 90 days to go, their sailboat glistening in the sun like a beacon of hope about 300 yards off shore, their pale yellow Wenonah canoe perched on metal horses on the rocky Lake Superior beach looking as much like a piece of art as a vessel that will carry them nearly 2,000 miles to […]
Correction:
In the August 30, 2014 article County sets hearing to consider tax abatement bonds for golf course, the date of the public hearing was incorrect. The hearing to consider issuance of the bonds is Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. The News-Herald regrets the error.
Blessed are the hungry and thirsty
Most people know the story. A hungry crowd of 5,000 men, plus women and children, are gathered together in a “desolate place” because they had heard that Jesus was there and they had it in mind to follow Him, be with Him, hear Him speak to them because they were amazed by what He said, because He spoke with such […]
David Eliasen
David Eliasen, 75, Grand Marais, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in the Cook County North Shore Hospital surrounded by family. He was born July 25, 1939 to Edwin and Grace Eileen (McRandle) Eliasen in Hovland. Dave grew up in Hovland and Grand Marais, graduating from Cook County High School. He attended UMD for a short time before serving his country […]
Phyllis Anderson
Phyllis Anderson passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at North Shore Hospital Care Center at age 90. Phyllis was born August 8, 1924. She had lived in Grand Marais since 2004. Prior to that she lived in Alexandria, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Anderson on May 11, 2004. She is survived by her brother-in-law, […]
Robert P. Waldera
Robert P. Waldera of Grand Marais, formerly of Vadnais Heights, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away suddenly on September 1, 2014. Robert was preceded in death by mother, Elizabeth. He leaves his wife Christine; daughters Jennifer and Rebecca; and grandchildren Conner and Addyson. He is also survived by father Methody, sister Christine (David) Scullen, and brother Martin (Theresa) Waldera, and […]
Fall fun at Care Center
Summer is going by quickly for residents at the North Shore Care Center. It has been filled with a lot of fun time outdoors for daily activities, picnics, and outings in the community. We lucked out with good weather for all of our outings so far–and look forward to more of the same in September. There will be a fishing […]
Senior Center celebrates the end of summer
The folks at the Cook County Senior Center were very busy leading up to Labor Day weekend, preparing for a huge fundraiser rummage sale. Thank you to everyone that donated and helped with our fundraiser rummage sale over Labor Day weekend. The generous donations from so many generous people in our community helped us raise almost $700 for the Senior […]