. In the story about Lutsen workforce housing last week it was stated that the project had gotten funding from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). That DEED grant instead was awarded to the airport project. The Cook County News-Herald regrets the error. . A letter to the editor writer said that the senior lunch in the West […]
Pastor Daren Blanck is ordained at Zoar Lutheran
There was some exciting news from Tofte Zoar Lutheran Church recently. Pastor Daren Blanck received his ordination on Thursday, June 15. It came at just the right time, because two days later Daren conducted the ceremony for his brother’s wedding. “I asked for my ordination to be speeded up a little so I could conduct my brother’s wedding,” Blanck said […]
Calling all seniors, check out what the Senior Center has to offer
Summer is in full swing at the Cook County Senior Center, with a lot of programs and things for people to do. “We will have some new classes offered”, said Kim Nelson, new program director. Programs include: Windmill Quilt on Wednesdays, Low Impact Fitness Group on Monday and Wednesday (morning), and Up-cycling Projects on Friday afternoons. If it’s action you […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGOJULY 6, 2007 CenturyTel Gunflint area customers who had service prior to the Ham Lake fire, with the exception of those rebuilding their homes, are now back in service and have regained the ability to make and receive phone calls. Initially, restoration was anticipated by July 15, but CenturyTel technicians and their crews were able to speed up […]
Schroeder Township meets
Schroeder township supervisors met June 13 to discuss a variety of subjects concerning the township. Supervisors Rick Anderson, Tina McKeever, and Bruce Martinson were all in attendance. West End Cook County Commissioner Ginny Storlie reported that the commissioners were already working on the 2018 county budget. When asked if the levy would be lower than the 2016 levy of 11.2 […]
Wilkes, Wright talk climate change with county
Two strong supporters of finding solutions to the problems caused by climate change came before the county board on Tuesday, June 27. Olya Wright, age 11, represented the Nordic Nature Group and George Wilkes, who is about five times older than Olya, made a case for the board to support casting a resolution in support of a plan to reduce […]
Blue team gets “white washed” in alumni football game
Three touchdowns in the first half seemed to seal the win for the White Team over the Blue Team in the second annual alumni football game held at Anderson field on Saturday, July 1. Led by quarterback Miles Drake, class of 2009, the White Team had too much offense for a spirited Blue Team. Drake found 2007 CCHS graduate Danny […]