John D. Woerheide, 83, died June 19, 2016 at North Shore Health in Grand Marais surrounded by his loved ones. He suffered from heart disease. John was born December 15, 1932 to Roy and Elsie Woerheide. His sister Anne lives in St. Louis, Missouri and his brother Russell is deceased. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO JUNE 23, 2006 A 25-year-old Wisconsin woman was struck and killed by a semi-truck north of Grand Marais at 2:20 a.m. June 17. State Patrol said the woman was struck while walking in the lane of traffic at mile marker 120 between the Kadunce River parking lot and County Road 14. The road was dry, and the […]
One Roof Housing reports on its work with EDA
Representatives from One Roof Housing of Duluth were in Grand Marais in June, sharing information on the partnerships the organization has formed in Cook County. At the Grand Marais City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 8, Cliff Knettel joined Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development (EDA) Director Mary Somnis to describe a proposed housing project in the city of Grand Marais. […]
Lawn mower destroyed by fire in Colvill
Two Colvill Volunteer Fire Department members were in the right place at the right time to assist with a fire on Saturday, June 18. The firefighters passed the home at 3045 East Highway 61 and saw a riding lawnmower billowing smoke. The firefighters went to the nearby Colvill Fire Hall and called Cook County Law Enforcement at 6:15 p.m. to […]
Forgiveness
Identifying negative emotions or negative thoughts about yourself or others can help start the process of forgiveness. Forgiveness is shown to have multiple benefits for both emotional and physical health. An article in Counseling Today identified decreased anger, stress and depression as related to forgiving. Additional physical benefits include decreased muscle tension, headaches and stomachaches. Forgiving is not about the […]
Work ing together
It’s hard to believe how fast the school year can go. For teachers, summer is a time for recharging for the upcoming school year, but it is also a time for reflection on the school year that just ended. Teachers reflect on what worked, what didn’t, where there is room for improvement, and how we will increase student achievement for […]
Businesses discussed, approved by City Council
At the last Grand Marais City Council meeting on June 8, Councilor Tracy Benson said she had heard nothing about the “pop up” business called The Fly Box on First Avenue until it was under construction. She said she had been questioned by members of the public about the business being created by repurposing storage containers. Benson asked City Administrator […]
Brian Larsen receives award at Grandma’s Marathon
Brian Larsen, long-time reporter here at the Cook County News-Herald, received some well-deserved recognition at this year’s Grandma’s Marathon. 2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the event, and Brian, as one of the marathon’s founders, has been involved since day one. From stuffing race packets and painting the finish lines to working as the assistant race director, he has filled […]
Locals survive heat at Grandma’s Marathon
How hot was the 40th running of Grandma’s Marathon? Hot enough that by 11:30 a.m., Race Director Shane Bauer called for the black flags to come out warning runners about the extreme heat and humidity. The black flags caution runners to slow down and make sure to get enough fluids and walk if they need to cool off. This wasn’t […]