On Tuesday September 29, voters in Minnesota House District 3A have a choice to make in replacing David Dill. Dave served this area well and will be greatly missed. Eric Johnson from International Falls is running on the DFL ticket and has pledged to be a moderate Democrat and will work like Mr. Dill on both sides of the aisle […]
The political game
The primary to see who will move on in the election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A is once again the lead story in the Cook County News-Herald. The big story is the DFL race, of course, with four candidates—Rob Ecklund, Bill Hansen, Eric Johnson and Heidi Omerza—vying for the spot on the ballot for the general election to […]
Unplugged rocks the Big Tent
The 14th annual Unplugged event at North House Folk School rocked the big top tent, as over three nights more than 1,700 people enjoyed the music. Attendees enjoyed two live shows recorded by NPR’s famed Mountain Stage and on Saturday, the featured performance with Jon Vezner and friends. Even more participants descended on the Grand Marais waterfront campus during daylight […]
Correction:
In the September 19, 2015 Get involved with politics feature, an old phone number was given for Schroeder township information. The correct number is (218) 663-7599. The Cook County News-Herald regrets the error.
The presence of God
“I am the Almighty God” (Genesis 17:1) with these words God revealed Himself to Abraham. God is all powerful because He can do all that He wills; and this He can do as He wills, when He wills, without any limitations. “Whatsoever the Lord pleased He has done, in heaven, in earth, in the sea, and in all the deeps”. […]
B. Niles Batdorf
B. Niles Batdorf, 98, went to be with his Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Niles was born April 3, 1917 in Maple Plain, Minnesota to Niles and Mary (Scheer) Batdorf. He graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 1935. He then attended the North Park College and the University of Minnesota, first completing […]
Lawrence D. (Larry) Christie
Lawrence D. (Larry) Christie, much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, stepfather, brother, and friend, age 81, died at his home in St. Louis Park, Minnesota from cancer on June 24, 2015. Larry graduated from Farmington High School in Farmington, Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, graduated from St. Olaf College and taught senior high school English […]
Arthur C. Hedstrom
Arthur C. Hedstrom, age 96, of North Oaks and Grand Marais, died September 14, 2015. Art was known for his unapologetic optimism and mastery of impossible tasks. Though born to a lumbering family in Grand Marais, an allergy to pine and cedar—a decided industry disadvantage—caused him to begin his career in the telecommunications business. He retired from NW Bell Telephone […]
Felicia Marie (Nina) Oullis
Felicia Marie (Nina) Oullis died peacefully Sept. 19, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. She was born March 25, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. Nina will be remembered for her creative, artful one-ofa kind personality. She is survived by her longtime partner Mike Jensen; sons Yarrow Korf and Austin Oullis; mother Suzanne Korf; brothers Jim Korf and Andy (Melissa) Korf; […]