. Cook County Highway Engineer Dave Betts received permission to purchase a 2018 Mack GU7 Single Axle Dump Truck at a cost of $208,481. “This will replace a 17-year-old truck that is well beyond its years,” Betts said, adding that his department had budgeted $213,000 for the replacement of the old dump truck. Next Betts asked commissioners to approve a […]
Boys’ Alpine ski team places third at State
The Minnesota High School League Boys’ and Girls’ Alpine Skiing State Meet was held at Giants Ridge on Feb. 15, 2017 and the Cook County boys took home some team hardware, with senior Will Lamb earning an 8th place medal in the individual results. Eight boys’ and eight girls’ teams qualified for state from sections 4, 5, 6 and 7. […]
Smells Like Home
I have been writing a column for more than 10 years about everything that “tastes” like home. But without the sense of smell, we would truly have no sense of taste. I recently read that 75 percent of our emotions are triggered by smell. If you want to remember your childhood, open up a box of crayons; 85 percent of […]
Grant applications sought for community development
Do you (or organization that you belong to) have a project that can help or improve the county? Each year, the Cook County Community Fund makes grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for nonprofits in Cook County. The deadline to apply is March 1. Funds are generally granted for initiatives that meet the changing needs of the Cook County region […]
North Shore Music Association presents Patsy O’Brien and Dick Hensold
The North Shore Music Association ushers in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with one of Ireland’s most talented singer/guitarists and North America’s leading smallpiper. On March 4, NSMA presents an evening of captivating Celtic fare by folk duo Patsy O’Brien and Dick Hensold at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. […]
Library to host program on Grand Portage arts and crafts
On Wednesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Bob Swanson will be giving a presentation at the Grand Marais Public Library in which he will detail some of the arts and crafts history of Grand Portage. He will also give some insights and interpretations of the present state of Ojibwe arts and crafts in the Arrowhead region. Bob Swanson spent most […]
Father/Daughter Dance coming soon!
On Tuesday, February 28, there will be a father/daughter dance at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is for dads and daughters of all ages. Cost is $25 for dad and all of his beautiful daughters (all daughters are beautiful). Other significant adults are also welcome. The Cook County Community Band will […]
Blood drive coming March 1 and 2
Memorial Blood Centers invites all eligible blood donors to roll up their sleeves and give blood. Every two seconds someone needs blood—from heart transplants to cancer patients to accident victims to premature babies. On March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a blood drive held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Grand Marais. A second blood […]
Higher Education to present entrepreneur workshops
How well do you know your audience? How are you doing at connecting with them online? Understanding who your customers are and where best to reach them is essential for maximizing your business potential. A workshop will be held at Cook County Higher Education on Thursday, March 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to walk you through some basic […]
Sign up now for the Third Annual College and Job Fair
In an effort to help Cook County employers find workers for the busy summer season, the Chamber has joined with Cook County Schools and the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino in sponsoring the Third Annual College and Job Fair on March 23. This will be an event with a double focus: In the early afternoon, students from Cook County Schools […]