Elsewhere in this issue you will see an article announcing the great news—to me at least— about the Minnesota Newspaper Association industry awards. I am thrilled that the Cook County News-Herald received three awards. You can read more about them on page A3. It is especially nice because just a few weeks ago I wrote about judging the Iowa Better […]
Cook County News-Herald wins Minnesota Newspaper Association awards
The Minnesota Newspaper Association held its 148th annual convention in Bloomington, Minnesota on January 29-30, 2015. At the banquet on Thursday evening, the association presented numerous awards to individuals and newspapers. The Cook County News-Herald was among those recognized. Tom West of the Morrison County Record in Little Falls, Minnesota, emceed the banquet which brought together individuals from the 340 […]
Is Grand Marais America’s coolest small town?
Grand Marais is currently in the lead in Budget Travel magazine’s contest to crown the coolest small towns in America. Grand Marais was nominated by a crowd-sourced voting process, which included over 200 nominations. “This is a great honor for Grand Marais,” said Linda Kratt, director of Visit Cook County. “We’re competing against towns located throughout the country, including Hawaii. […]
Correction:
In the photo accompanying the January 24, 2015 article Hit the trails to help Easter Seals with Snowarama, we incorrectly identified Jacqueline Pylychuk, the mother of Easter Seals Ambassador Zachary. The News-Herald apologizes for the error.
Beware of Groundhogs
I enjoyed Groundhog Day this year. Usually I don’t give it much thought actually. In the past I have heard a few weather forecasters make small mention of it. At times I have forgotten just what the shadow means – more winter? Or earlier spring? That is about how much attention I give to it. Basically it has been low […]
Dorothe Anne (Skaar) Vaughan,
Dorothe Anne (Skaar) Vaughan, 98, of Grand Marais, died peacefully on February 2, 2015 in Grand Marais. Dorothe was born on November 12, 1916 to Hjalmar and Anna (Hohman) Skaar in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dorothe grew up in Saint Paul, where she attended school, including art school. She married Patrick J. Vaughan and raised their children. Dorothe was employed as […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoFeb. 4, 2005 The historic East Bay Hotel in Grand Marais may enter its second century as a 20-unit luxury condominium complex. That is the plan of the potential buyers from St. Paul, as presented to the city’s planning commission Tuesday night. The site data plan showed each unit would have 160-foot-wide lots on the lake. There is […]