Since it is nearly Thanksgiving, one of the biggest football-game-watching days of the year, I’m going to write about how grateful I am that the Minnesota Vikings stadium currently under construction has a roof. I know, I just raised the ire of half of the Cook County News-Herald readership. I know there are many people who don’t think the State […]
Empty Bowls raises more than $8,000 to help fight hunger in Cook County
St. John’s Catholic Church in Grand Marais was a hub of bustling activity last Thursday, November 13 as approximately 450 people turned out for Empty Bowls. One of the event organizers, Kelsey Kennedy said numbers were down slightly this year, but overall it was still a good turnout. All in all, more than 100 people made and donated bowls while […]
Correction:
In the November 15, 2014 article A day of honor for our veterans, we incorrectly reported that Cook County High School Academic Counselor Kris Hoffman had served in Afghanistan. Hoffman actually served in Iraq and Kuwait. Also, there was a typographical error in the quote from Grand Portage veteran Curtis Gagnon. It should have read, “All of us who are […]
Over the hills and through the woods
It is that time of year. A time to prepare, a time to welcome the birth of Jesus, a time to be with family, a time to reach out to our neighbor. The two Great Commandments easily come to mind at this time of year. Love God, and Love your neighbor as yourself. We have heard “love your neighbor as […]
Harriet J. Hams
Harriet J. Hams (also known as Great Mama), 90, of Superior, and formerly of Hibbing and Lutsen, passed away peacefully Monday, November 10, 2014, at the Golden Living Center. Harriet was born in Minneapolis, the daughter of Dean and Mildred Schweickhard. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and went on to Hamline University for LPN Nursing. She was […]
Honoring veterans and enjoying community gatherings
On November 12, the Birch Grove Community Center opened senior lunch to military veterans of all ages. West End (W.E.) veterans joined us in a lovely roast beef lunch and a “Salute to Veterans” slideshow presentation. Attendees were given a booklet with memory puzzles and games. The last page was for memories of military service. Many people contributed family names […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoNov. 19, 2004 Grand Marais city councilors are considering if the city should re-apply for a scaled-down grant to develop Harbor Park. Clerk-Treasurer Mike Roth said the architect will shortly provide schematics that would be buildable for less than $300,000. “It’s moving forward, but not fast enough,” Mayor Mark Sandbo said. “They are working on the skating rink.” […]
Grand Marais PUC sets rates for 2015
Residents of Grand Marais will see an increase of 2 percent in their public utility bills for 2015. Public Utilities Commission member Adam Harju and PUC Chair Karl Hansen voted for the increase at the commission’s Wednesday, October 22 meeting. Tim Kennedy was on vacation in France and was unable to attend. City Administrator Mike Roth said residents whose average […]