October 31 was one of my children’s’ favorite day of the year. Why? Well, Halloween of course. Dressing up as their favorite scary character, and collecting all that candy. What’s not to like? What is Halloween? A definition of Halloween is: “Halloween: a contraction of “All Hallows’ Evening,” also known as All Hallows’ Eve or All Saints’ Eve, is a […]
Michael William Kettleson
Michael William Kettleson died October 21, 2014 in Duluth, Minnesota. Michael was born August 19, 1976 to Marlene Peyron and Gary Kettleson in Duluth, Minnesota. He grew up in Tofte and graduated from Cook County High School in 1995. He participated in track and skiing. Michael attended the College of Oceaneering in Los Angeles, California studying to be a dive […]
New Arrivals
Kambrie and Kael were born on Tuesday October 7, 2014 at Essentia Hospital in Duluth. Kambrie arrived at 6:41 p.m. and weighed 5 pounds 2.5 ounces and was 18.25 inches. Kael arrived 31 minutes later, at 7:12 p.m. and weighed 5 pounds 9.7 ounces and was 18.75 inches. Older siblings Tucker and Brookstyn are very excited to share the arrival […]
An abundance of activities at North Shore Care Center
There will be an abundance of activities for residents at the North Shore Care Center during November. The gardens are cleaned up and the colder weather means more time indoors to work on craft projects and baking for our upcoming Resident Council Holiday Sale. November is American Heritage Month, as well as deer hunting season, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoOct. 29, 2004 The Cook County commissioners voted Tuesday to appoint Chief Deputy Mark Falk as the new sheriff beginning Feb. 1, 2005, after Sheriff Dave Wirt retires. Singer/songwriter Michael Monroe of Hovland was awarded a regional Emmy for his musical composition for the documentary “Soaring On Mended Wings” produced by KSTP’s Jason Davis. The documentary is about […]
Grantmakers Online now available free at Grand Marais Library
The Grand Marais Public Library has purchased a subscription to Minnesota Grantmakers Online (MGO), giving library patrons free access to information on grantmakers in Minnesota. A service of the Minnesota Council on Foundations, MGO is the most comprehensive database of Minnesota foundations, corporate grantmakers and grants available. MGO includes up-todate information on more than 1,400 Minnesota foundations and corporate grantmakers, […]
Congressman Rick Nolan Recognizes BWCAW Volunteer
Congressman Rick Nolan recognized Lynn Schwarz as 2013 Volunteer of the Year for the Boundary Waters Advisory Committee (BWAC) at the 2014 National Park Service Volunteer Recognition and North Country Trail Association’s Annual Awards presentation event in August in Duluth. Schwarz received the award because of her hard work in applying for and receiving a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for […]
Hospital board discusses Ebola
Although the Ebola crisis may seem far away the local hospital and clinic have been taking measures to mitigate the danger to Cook County residents should the illness reach our doorsteps. “We are receiving many updates and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Hospital Association, Minnesota Hospital Association, Minnesota Department of Health and St. Luke’s Hospital,” said […]
Hospital/Care Center revenue down compared to last year
With inpatient days at the hospital down from projections and the care center down in numbers of residents, the budget for both institutions shows an operating loss of $15,135 for the month of August and a year-to-date loss of $742,528, which is behind budget by $519,897. Including the non-operating income and tax levies, there was a net loss of $140,539 […]