The Grand Marais Art Colony will host its second annual Tour d’ Art fundraiser on Oct. 4. This a rare opportunity to view the homes, studios and art collections of some of the North Shore’s most prestigious artists, all of whom played a role in developing the first art colony in the state of Minnesota. The tour will provide participants […]
October is College Knowledge Month
Have you thought about going to college, but don’t know where to start? College Knowledge Month is a great opportunity to learn more about your options for education and training. Throughout October you can attend free workshops on how to choose a college, how to pay for college and how to prepare for college. Additional workshops include Starting Your Own […]
John Mark Nelson comes to ACA
At 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, the NSMA will present John Mark Nelson and his four-piece band at the ACA auditorium. The concert is held in conjunction with the annual silent auction, which begins at 6 p.m. Now 20 years old, Nelson has racked up an impressive list of accolades, gaining the support of local DJs and musicians such as indie-pop […]
Grand Portage hosts “2 Bright 2 Bully 5K”
In recognition of bullying prevention month in October, Grand Portage Human Services is planning its first-ever 5k walk/ run on Oct. 4, starting at 10 a.m. at the Grand Portage Community Building. Organizer Brittany Deschampe, Youth Prevention Program Coordinator at Grand Portage Human Services said everyone is encouraged to participate. Orange is the national Unite Against Bullying color, so don […]
Community Calendar
Events at Drury Lane BooksSaturday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m.: Writer’s Salon with poetLouis Jenkins reading and discussing Tin Flag:New and Selected Prose Poems. Wednesday, Oct. 8,5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Full Moose Reading featuring TomMcCann. Outside on the Lakeshore. Cook County ATV Club Fall Color RideSaturday, October 4. Meet at Trestle Inn,9459 Co. Road 7, Finland at 11 a.m. Bring […]
Where are the fish biting?
Jon at Buck’s Hardware Hank files this week’s report: So far, so good. The week ahead looks to be quite a nice one and taking advantage of it would only seem appropriate, so get on out there and fish. Word on walleyes is they’re hitting on jigs tipped with minnows on the rock piles in 15 to 20 feet. We […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]
The end is near
The trees have begun their annual transformation from summer to fall, displaying brilliant shades of yellow and orange with an occasional splash of red. The Gunflint Trail is located in a boreal forest that technically should not include maple trees, but we are seeing more appearing amongst the native trees each year. They might not be native but they make […]
Vikings lose to Deer River
Deer River’s Brodie Peck must have thought it was Christmas last Friday night the way the Vikings were handing him the football. Peck, a defensive tackle, recovered four of the Vikings’ six fumbles as the Warriors routed CCHS 49-7 at Deer River in a game played September 19. The Vikings also gave up the ball on an interception to give […]
DNR needs citizens to serve on spending oversight committees
Minnesotans who would like to serve on committees that review how the Department of Natural Resources spends Game and Fish Fund dollars are encouraged to submit an application by Sept. 30. The DNR is seeking at least 12 people to serve on the Fisheries Oversight and Wildlife Oversight committees. Appointees will be responsible for reviewing the agency’s annual Game and […]