Four programs from counties across Minnesota were recognized with Association of Minnesota Counties’ (AMC) 2016 “County Achievement Awards” for exhibiting excellence and innovation in their counties. AMC President Jack Swanson, a Roseau County commissioner, presented the awards at the association’s annual conference Dec. 5 in Minneapolis. The recipients were nominated by their counties and selected by a committee of county […]
Cook and Lake counties’ watershed management plan wins 2016 conservation award
The Lake Superior North Watershed Management Plan created by Cook and Lake counties was recognized by the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) and the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) during AMC’s annual conference Dec. 5 in Minneapolis. The County Conservation Award recognizes leadership, innovation and excellence by counties in protecting or improving their natural resources. This year […]
Getting ready for Advent: week 3
John’s disciples came to him and said, “Rabbi, the man you met on the other side of the Jordan River, the one you identified as the Messiah, is also baptizing people. And everybody is going to him instead of coming to us.” John replied, “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. You yourselves know how plainly […]
Come to Christmas worship
During this holiday season, a number of area churches have special services with caroling, community potlucks and fellowship. The following churches provided their holiday schedules. Merry Christmas everyone! . Bethlehem Lutheran Church:Christmas Eve services, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.;Christmas Day, service at 10 a.m.. Cornerstone Community Church:Christmas Eve service, 4:30 p.m.;Christmas Day worship service, 10:30 a.m.. First Congregational United Church […]
Elders’ holiday party a big success
The Grand Portage Elders had a very successful 11th annual chili cook off and meat bingo. This year’s chili cook off winner was Agatha Armstrong. She beat out 12 competitors to take home the coveted chili trophy. Jesse James won the 50/50 raffle and Leanna Deschampe won the last bingo coverall game to win the complete turkey dinner. Congratulations to […]
Alton Berglund
Alton Berglund, 92, of Grand Marais, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Alton was born Oct. 24, 1924 to Alfred and Signuld (Soderburg) Berglund in Grand Marais, where he was a lifelong resident. He grew up working on the family farm, something he continued doing through his life. Upon graduating from high school, […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO DEC. 15, 2006 Cook County Commissioner Bob Fenwick was elected president of the Association of Minnesota Counties. Matt Geretschlaeger, director of the Economic Development Authority (EDA), told the county board that an optometrist who was one of two “anchor tenants” expected to occupy the Cedar Grove professional building has bailed out due to family problems. It is […]
Cook County takes part in Human Services Worker Day
Cook County, along with communities across the state, recognized County, Tribal, and State Health and Human Services Worker Day in Minnesota on Wednesday, Dec. 14 following a proclamation by Gov. Mark Dayton. “We have a significant number of employees that are often times under-resourced and putting themselves in risky situations to deliver important services to the public; many of whom […]