We’ve all “been there and done that”—childhood, that is! This year’s event focuses on growing up in the fur trade. Come to Grand Portage August 10 -12 and get a glimpse of the “lighter side” of what it must have been like to be a child growing up in the 1790s era. There is a lot to discover, and better […]
Crisis text line regional coordination now in place
A regional suicide prevention coordination for a Crisis Text Line is now getting under way. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has selected three contractors who will: . Support awareness of suicide prevention and how to access the statewide text message suicide response service. . Maintain local resources in the 211 national databases for Crisis Text Line to access […]
Janette Hansen Strathy
Janette Hansen Strathy, M.D., age 62 of Edina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 28, 2018. Jan was born to Irving and Susan Hansen of Lutsen, Minnesota on April 25, 1956. She grew up loving the outdoors and the North Shore of Lake Superior. She graduated early from Cook County High School in 1973, attended Hamline University, Mayo […]
Leona B. Hanson
Leona B. Hanson, 103, of Park Rapids, Minn. died on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids. Leona was born Aug. 23, 1914, the only child of Herlig Lund and Harvey Larson. In 1916 they moved from St. Ansgar, Iowa, to Jesse, North Dakota, moving again in 1917 and settling in Lake Emma Township. In […]
August Activities at the Care Center
August will be a busy month for the seniors at the Care Center. We are enjoying plenty of time on our patios with the sunny weather that we’ve had, and we’re hoping the nice weather will continue. The month starts with Fisherman’s Picnic festivities, which always brings a lot of out-of-town family and friends visiting and reminiscing at the Care […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO AUG. 1, 2008 After holding two special meetings this week to consider their options regarding a possible disruption in garbage collection, the Cook County commissioners said Wednesday they would wait until Aug. 12 to take any action. The problem came to the attention of the county board a week earlier, when the county received a letter from […]
Notice of community funding application
Cook County has a history of supporting community through grants benefitting nonprofit organizations that enhance our community through their support of arts and culture. This is directly in line with the county’s mission: “Supporting community through quality public service” and highlights the importance of a strong community where we live, work and play. Applicants must demonstrate a public need for […]
West End Garden Club Flower Show features large array of displays
The West End Garden Club Flower Show entertained over 150 visitors during the afternoon event held on Saturday, July 21. Visitors were welcomed to the show by an outdoor display depicting a camping experience and relaxation in the outdoors. Inside entry to the main exhibit area featured all the flora and fauna one would expect when embracing Birds, Bees and […]