Bruce Kerfoot was selected 2017 Cook County Senior Citizen of the year, a well-deserved honor. Bruce has four grown children, Bryan, Shawn, Robert, and Lee. He has lived in Cook County his entire life, and he and Sue owned and operated Gunflint Lodge until last year when they sold the business. In the letter received to nominate Bruce, the writer […]
Tom Nelson named citizen of the year
Tom Nelson, head of Cook County School District I.S.D. maintenance and bussing, was named 2017 Cook County Citizen of the Year for his tireless work and great attitude. Tom couldn’t attend the Fisherman’s Picnic parade because he had another commitment, so he wasn’t in a car waving to the crowd. That’s hardly a surprise to those who know him well. […]
What a big small world it is
My wife, Michelle, and I just returned from a visit to Canada’s Maritime Provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The weather was awesome and the scenery was stunning. New Brunswick is probably best known for the Bay of Fundy, which separates it from neighboring Nova Scotia. The tides on the Bay of Fundy are something to see. The […]
Douglas Chase Anderson (Doug)
Douglas Chase Anderson (Doug), age 75, and his loving wife, Katie, had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with many family and friends on July 25, 2017. Having attained his longtime goal of a 50-year marriage, he died peacefully at home on July 27, 2017. Doug is survived by his wife, Katherine; son Hans and daughter Erica; brother Steven (Ann); […]
Karen J. Fawcett
Karen J. Fawcett, age 77 of Winona, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis. Karen was born in Park Falls, Wis. on March 5, 1939 to Norman and Margaret Nelson. She is survived by husband O.J., sons David (Renee) and Mark (fiancée Sara), grandchildren Cole, Drew, Rania, Maren, Owen, and twin sister Sandra Adams (Johnny). She […]
Lots happening at the Senior Center
What is happening at the Senior Center? As I try to determine what is of interest to our community and timing of events, I am finding a few events that are attracting attention. One of those is our quilting class. Last month we started out with a lap Windmill Scrap Quilt. Continuing with quilting classes this month, I am offering […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGOAUG. 10, 2007 For the fifth year in a row, Local Government Aid to the city of Grand Marais will decrease. According to statistics released by the League of Minnesota Cities, the state will forward $184,209 to Grand Marais in 2008. This is close to an 8 percent decrease from 2007 and a 15 percent decrease from 2006. […]
Drawing visitors in, one registration at a time
At Visit Cook County, we continually strategize on new ways to draw visitors to our area during slower times. We’ve generated ideas like waterfalls, storm season, hygge and most recently, we’ve marketed Cook County as a training ground. Many of these marketing campaigns are bolstered by an event component. Event marketing can be an effective way to advertise visiting our […]