The summer has just zipped by. The Elders have been busy picking strawberries, having picnics, enjoying “Rez Rides” with pie and coffee and hikes. The Elders worked very hard during Rendezvous Days operating their three fundraisers. They ran the fish nugget booth, sold raffle tickets and operated bingo games throughout the weekend. All funds raised cover the expenses for the […]
Bringing suicide to life
Multi-media exhibit to heighten awareness about suicideHer smell is gone. When he pulls one of her scarves to his nose, her presence has faded from it—a true sign that she is no longer here on earth. It’s been more than a year since his daughter Megan’s suicide and John Bauer and his family are left with only memories of Megan. They are left with the questions, […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoSept. 3, 2004 Two carnival workers discovered tampering with cars were arrested Aug. 25 in Grand Marais. The arrests preceded the start of the Cook County Fair, which ran through the weekend. The men were spotted by a deputy at 1:30 a.m. as he patrolled Second Avenue West. He saw “three human silhouettes gathered around parked cars” at […]
July 4 death ruled suicide
On July 4, 2014, the Cook County Sheriff ’s office received a call from a landlord reporting a deceased person in Grand Marais. The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office, Cook County Search & Rescue and the Cook County Coroner responded. Mark Anthony Sluder, 22, was found deceased at his residence in Grand Marais. At that time Cook County Law Enforcement […]
Planning for funding to fight aquatic invasive species
Cook County will be receiving aquatic invasive species prevention aid in the amount of $81,121 for 2014 and $180,269 in 2015—if the county develops a plan to prevent the spread of aquatic invasives. A plan must be in place by December 31, 2014. District Manager of the Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Kerri Berg appeared before Cook […]
Beautiful weather makes shoreland workshops enjoyable
Beautiful weather, a boat ride, clean water and an educational experience were part of two workshops held by Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District, sponsored by Clean Water and Land Legacy Amendment. Mary Blinkendorf from the University of Minnesota Extension instructed both workshops, Healthy Shorelands and Aquatic Vegetation. Each workshop began with sharing information inside and then moved to […]
East sweeps Viking Challenge
With more than 120 kids out for cross country, Duluth East is the team to beat in Northeastern Minnesota, and the Greyhounds ran like greyhounds in the Viking Challenge held August 28 on the Pincushion Mountain trails. “We have a really good group of kids this year. We’re better this year than we have been in the past few years,” […]
Berry thoughts
Time to write about one of my favorite topics—berries. This year, raspberries take their rightful place at the top of my list. The reason they’re winning accolades from me is ….drumroll please…. they grow everywhere in my yard. I’m almost able to pick these succulent crimson berries without leaving the house. In fact, I was unloading the dishwasher the other […]
Class of 1974 raises funds for Arrowhead Animal Rescue
Fishing for dollars? One could say that was the case when the Cook County High School (CCHS) class of 1974 held out fishing nets and encouraged donations from parade goers from their “float” in the 2014 Fisherman’s Picnic Parade. The Class of ’74—perhaps the best looking, smartest class to ever graduate from CCHS—raised more than $460 during their 40th class […]