Jean R. Sandstrom, age 76, of St. Paul, died peacefully on April 16, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home. Jean was born on February 8, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Theodore and Hazel (Seglem) Sandstrom. She attended Cook County High School in Grand Marais and graduated with the Class of 1960. Jean was united in marriage […]
This May, the Y encourages older adults to “Engage at Every Age”
May is Older Americans Month and the Cook County YMCA is emphasizing the importance of being active and involved, no matter where or when you are in life. Cook County residents are encouraged to “Engage at Every Age,” developing behaviors that are crucial to healthy aging, including healthy eating, increasing physical activity, and social interaction—especially those adults over 50. Adults […]
Historical Reflections
The News-Herald wishes mothers everywhere a happy and joyous Mother’s Day, just as Northwestern Bell did in this May 11, 1961 advertisement.
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGOMAY 9, 2009 Gunflint Tavern owner Jeff Gecas reported on April 29 that the tavern’s chef had discovered a break-in in progress at 9:27 p.m. A few steaks were taken. The chef said he was disposing of a box at the rear of the Fireweed Building when he saw two juveniles exiting the walk-in freezer. They apparently entered […]
Cook County’s radio analyst wins award at state conference
At the 2019 Public Safety Communication Conference hosted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Communications Networks in St. Cloud, a presentation of Outstanding Leadership Awards was held. Across the state, there are seven regional Emergency Communication Boards and each region chose an elected official and a non-elected individual who has played a significant role in supporting […]
Public hearing on proposed ATV ordinance amendment postponed
Due to an error in the published public notice, the public hearing originally scheduled for today to discuss the proposed amendments to the Cook County ATV Ordinance will be postponed to June. The planning commission will still meet and provide an opportunity for people to provide comment on the ATV ordinance, but there will be no official decisions made regarding […]
Medical Assistance Estate Recovery
It is important to understand the process of recovery related to MA upfront, as the recovery process after the death of a loved one can be difficult, surprising or upsetting to family members left behind depending on the timing. Why are counties required to pursue estate recovery? Federal and state laws require the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and […]
Boreal Community Media receives Lloyd K. Johnson grant to support student technology internship program
On Monday, April 8, Boreal Community Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization, announced that it has received a major grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation to continue its Student Technology Internship program in 2019. “We are delighted to receive this grant to help support the technology internship program for our Cook County students,” said Boreal Community Media executive director […]
Community program makes no-cost cavity prevention treatments available for children in Cook County
Children in Cook County and on the Grand Portage Reservation are eligible to receive dental fluoride treatments at no cost through a local task force aimed at reducing gaps in oral health care for children. Beginning May 3, dental hygienists will visit schools and Head Start programs to provide the treatments, which prevent tooth decay. In 2011, the North Shore […]
I.S.D. 166 will have Summer Food Service Program
The Cook County School District is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Starting June 10, breakfast and […]