County property tax payers will soon be hit with a monumental tax increase. In addition, for months we have been subjected to propaganda supporting yet another school tax increase. Unfortunately, recent articles reveal that much of the money the county collects in taxes are slated to be spent on projects and programs benefitting only limited segments of county residents. Consider: […]
Andy Butter joins Cook County News-Herald staff
Andy Butter, a 2010 Cook County High School graduate, has been hired to work at the Cook County News- Herald. Butter’s first day was October 31. With a background in writing and personality smooth as, well, warm butter, Andy will take on two roles at the newspaper, helping with stories and assisting with ad sales. Andy majored in Creative Writing, […]
When the leaves fall, we see better
Maybe, from a window or on a piece of property, you have looked out as someone said, “you should see the view when the leaves fall!” Or maybe as autumn continues, you notice how much more there is to see of creation. We see into the woods better, see across the road better, and especially, in Cook County, have new […]
Shirley Mae Ellquist,
Shirley Mae Ellquist, 80, lifetime resident of the Maple Hill, Grand Marais area, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at North Shore Health in Grand Marais. She was born April 13, 1936 in the Good Harbor Hill area, Grand Marais to Chris H. and Agnes J. Rude. Shirley was the third- youngest of five siblings. She worked at Cascade […]
Steven H. Graves,
Steven H. Graves, 73, of Shorewood, passed away Oct. 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents Orville and Tena Graves, and brother Keith. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Karen; daughter, April (Tom) Wahlstrom; grandson, Soren; sister, Julie (Mario) Hernandez; brother, Ronald (Martha); and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials can be sent to Mount Olivet […]
Kären M. Graves,
Kären M. Graves, 65, of Shorewood passed away Oct. 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Steven H. Graves; parents Cliff and Margaret Wold; and brother Cliff “Kip.” She is survived by daughter, April (Tom) Wahlstrom; grandson, Soren; sister-in-law, Marci Wold; great-aunt, Anna Fagerlie; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, […]
John Gustaf Lindell,
John Gustaf Lindell, 84, of Grand Marais and Green Valley, Ariz., passed away Oct. 24, 2016. John was born June 27, 1932, in Ashland, Wis. to Mary Katherine and Ivar Gustaf Lindell. John grew up in Grand Marais, and graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. He lived in Plymouth, Minn. until retiring at age 52 and moving to Green Valley […]
November events at the Care Center include turkey, bingo and music
There will be an abundance of activities for the residents at North Shore Health Care Center in November. The cooler weather has brought us back inside to enjoy some of our favorite indoor activities. There will be lots of crafting going on in preparation for our annual Holiday Sale to be held on Dec. 9. The residents will also be […]
