Slow down and share the road



The Cook County ATV Club would like to comment on the News- Herald’s June 25 “Law Enforcement briefs.” On Friday, June 17, the law enforcement center received a call reporting “a line of six ATVs going up the Gunflint Trail near Devil Track Road.” The Cook County ATV Club would like to let this caller—and other motorists—know that there was […]

Nolan hears a long list of concerns



U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan visited Cook County on June 27-28, meeting with members of the Cook County Chamber of Commerce at Surfside Resort in Tofte on Monday evening. On Tuesday, the Congressman stopped by WTIP Community Radio for an interview before taking part in a tourism roundtable at North House Folk School. He rounded out his visit with a tour […]

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A prized word



St. Paul wrote to the Galatians: “You were called for freedom, brothers and sisters. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love.” We want to be free. Freedom is a valued word for Americans. We pride ourselves in being “The Land of the Free” and we have made great sacrifices […]

Melody Martin ordained



After three years of study at Unity Village in Kansas City, Missouri, Melody Martin was ordained in a joyous ceremony on Sunday, May 22. Conducting the ordination at his church in Minneapolis was Reverend Pat Williams of Unity Minneapolis. In his announcement of the special ceremony, Reverend Williams wrote, “What an honor it is for our spiritual community to ordain […]

Find fellowship at July 4 Ice Cream Social



Two local churches are partnering to serve up sweet treats on the 4th of July to benefit another congregation—St. Francis Parish in Chiapas, Mexico. First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ, along with St. John’s Catholic Church, is hosting an Ice Cream Social from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. A free will donation at the Ice Cream Social will benefit the mission […]

Enjoying getting outdoors



Now that the warmer weather has arrived, the residents at the Care Center have been enjoying a lot of time outdoors on the patio. Those who enjoy gardening have been busy filling our planters with flowers, while others are content to simply enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. In honor of Father’s Day, many residents, staff, and families participated in […]

Historical Reflections



Down Memory Lane



10 YEARS AGO JUNE 30, 2006 Consensus won at a Tofte open house Monday when the 50-plus citizens attending rejected the Option 2 town center design that would re-route Highway 61 to the north and make the present highway corridor a local street. Most people had come prepared to argue but with little knowledge about the two-year planning process leading […]