For as long as everyone can remember Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder have existed as unique, individual townships (each with its own values, priorities and policies) informally referred to as Cook County’s “West End.” Part of what makes a community (besides a school, church, businesses, etc.) is the sense of connectedness that supports and reaches out in times of personal need […]
Thoughts on the immigration debate from the Gospel of John
Last Sunday the text for my message was from the fourth chapter of the Gospel of John. Jesus travels through the land of Samaria and meets a woman at a well in the town of Sychar. After a conversation about “living water” and Jesus’ revelation to her that he was the Messiah foretold in the Hebrew scriptures, she left her […]
Willard Charles Nelson
Willard Charles Nelson, a consummate storyteller whose own life on Minnesota’s North Shore and long career in sales became the stuff of family legend, died Jan. 19, 2018. He was 103. For quite a few years Willard was the oldest known male World War II veteran in northern Minnesota. He is survived by son Dick Nelson, Lutsen and daughter Connie […]
Keeping warm at the Senior Center
Even in the dead of winter there is a lot going on at the Cook County Senior Center. Below is a list of activities that pretty much every senior could find at least one thing they would like to take part in. . Genealogy Group: We will dig a little deeper into census reports to help us track our ancestors. […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGOFEB. 8, 2008 Huge crowds all over the country turned out to vote on Super Tuesday, and the caucuses in Grand Marais were no exception. Both the Republicans and the Democrats had record-breaking crowds at their caucuses. Republicans met at the Senior Center with a turnout of more than 80 people; more than 300 Democrats crowded into the […]
David Louis Brislance
David Louis Brislance was born December 5, 1940, to Louis and Mary Brislance in Wanamingo Minnesota. He went to Luther College and graduated with a BA degree in art. He worked for D J Peterson Paint Company in Sheybogan, Wisconsin and later for Holcomb Company in Indianapolis, Ind. David married Mary Olmanson Brislance in 1964, and they enjoyed just over […]
Senate bonding committee hears pitch for Grand Marais Parkside public water access
Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux and Cook County Chamber Executive Director Jim Boyd appeared before the Senate Capital Investment Committee to make a pitch for a redeveloped public access facility in Grand Marais harbor. Both DeCoux and Boyd said the presentation went very well. The committee was making its biannual tour of northeast Minnesota to view proposed bonding projects. […]
Nonprofit grants offered in Cook County
The Cook County Community Fund seeks nonprofits with project ideas for funding through its spring grant round. The fund supports projects in health care, human services, arts, education and community initiatives. Grants generally range from $500 to $5,000. The fund provides resources that promote new solutions for community issues, help people in need, promote community collaboration and impact a significant […]