In the December 26, 2015 letter to the editor Extracurricular programs come at a cost, there was a typographical error. In the statement regarding the remoteness of Cook County, we inadvertently deleted a zero from the figure 4,000. Here is what letter writer Steve Carlson wrote: “All toll (sic), Cook County’s basketball program adds over 4000 miles on various school […]
Reaching for the light
In Cook County many folks know that “the shortest day” of the year is December 21. On that day we receive 8 hours, 23 minutes of sunlight (if the skies weren’t gray, at least). For some, that amount is just toooo short. Last week I overhead a comment while in line at the Java Moose: “Maybe darkness is overtaking us; […]
Led to the North Shore
Daren Blanck was a teacher for 22 years before he decided to change careers. His last teaching positions pointed him down a path to ministry and led him to the North Shore, to serve as pastor at Zoar Lutheran Church in Tofte. The Cook County News-Herald caught up with Blanck at Zoar Lutheran Church recently, in the midst of moving […]
New year, new activities at Care Center
The holiday season was a busy and memorable time for the residents at the North Shore Care Center. There was traditional holiday food, carolers, gift giving, a Santa visit, and good times with family and friends. The residents want to thank the American Legion Auxiliary, the local churches, Care Center employees, and many community individuals and families for their generous […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago Dec. 30, 2005 At the Dec. 20 town meeting, Lutsen supervisors discussed the idea of appointing a town clerk, rather than relying on elections. The discussion was tabled following discussion and the board agreed to begin a public information process. Cook County may be in line for more state aid highway funds if local officials are successful […]
Border-to-Border broadband report
What does broadband mean to Cook County’s future and how has it impacted other communities where it has been installed? These were two questions Cook County Higher Education Director Paula Sundet-Wolf attempted to answer in her report to Cook County commissioners on December 22. Sundet-Wolf attended the three-day “Border to Border” Blandin Foundation Broadband Conference held November 18-20, 2015. Cook […]
Colleen Larsen
Colleen Larsen, 44, of Two Harbors, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at home. She was born July 17, 1971 to Gerald and DayAnn (Tryggeseth) Sandvig in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Colleen grew up in Monticello before the family moved to Grand Marais where she graduated from high school. She met Curt Larsen in 1991 and they were […]
John Nelson,
John Nelson, 74, Tofte, died Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. A complete obituary will appear next week.
Commissioners learn about ARDC
Andy Hubley is no stranger to Cook County. As the Division Director of the Regional Planning Division for the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC), Hubley has spent lots of time in the county working on a myriad of projects, including the current long-range plan for Tofte Township and the Gitchi Gami State Trail. Hubley appeared before the Cook County commissioners […]