Correction



In last week’s Senior News, Perry (100-proof) Wilson was misidentified. He was pictured giving Elsie Smith a ride on his motorcycle. The News-Herald regrets the error.

Weekly Weather



Public hearing on annexation



Cook County commissioners held a public hearing at 10 a.m. in the commissioners’ room on Tuesday, June 20 to consider the annexation of Deeryard properties in Lutsen Township. No dissenting voices were heard, and the annexation was approved. On May 9, County Auditor/ Treasurer Braidy Power introduced a petition signed by 10 year-round homeowners on Deeryard Lake, which is an […]

What would you say if you were at the end of your life?



From time to time, when it’s appropriate and when there is time, I will ask someone at the end of life, with whom I am planning memorial service details, what message they would like me to share with the people who will gather to honor their memory. I remind them that this is their chance to say what they really […]

Cook County Food Shelf in need of volunteers



Summer is here and the living is easy, right? But not for everyone. With the advent of warm weather the need for volunteer help at the Cook County Food Shelf is once again in high demand. “This year we are experiencing an influx of food shelf clients that are new to the area,” said Gwen Lenz, volunteer coordinator at the […]

Siri Jean Raskob



Siri Jean Raskob was born on December 21, 1989 in Northfield, Minn. She attended St. Olaf College, where she met her husband, Charlie, and graduated in 2012. Siri and Charlie were married on June 25, 2016. She was employed at Best Buy as a senior specialist. Siri passed away peacefully on June 9, 2017 from complications due to cancer. Siri […]

Historical Reflections



Summer Fun at the Care Center



July 2nd marks the halfway point of the year – hard to believe. July is also National Picnic and Family Reunion Month, and the residents look forward to more visits from out of town family and friends. We welcome all to join in the activities here at the Care Center during their visits. Special thanks to Sharon Bloomquist for making […]

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Down Memory Lane



10 YEARS AGOJUNE 29, 2007 In an effort to receive more state and federal funding for housing improvements, the Cook County commissioners voted Tuesday to join forces with Lake County by hiring a housing coordinator. The 2006 motor vehicle crash statistics were released last week by the Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety, and fatalities have decreased for the third year […]