In 1967 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation commissioned singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot to write a song in commemoration of Canada’s Centennial. Gordon weaved his well-chosen words and music into a remarkably crafted tapestry telling the story of Canada and the building of the Canadian Pacific Railroad; a song many a Canadian suggests should be Canada’s second national anthem. As I was listening […]
Son tips his wings to his parents, grandparents and family right before the Fisherman’s parade
Brock Krause was hoping to bring his family from Hibbing to the Fisherman’s Picnic this past weekend, but at the last minute, the steel worker’s second job called him into work, and when Uncle Sam calls, you go to work. Still, he didn’t want to disappoint his grandparents, Alton and Carol Berglund, or his parents, Tammy and Kevin Krause, so […]
Seeing Christ
Christian faith is meant to show Christ. In the gospels we see the actions and hear the words of the one we are meant to follow— one who personifies and teaches love, who eats with outcasts and sinners, who rails against the religious conservatives of his time. Mahatma Gandhi famously said that he liked Christ but had trouble with Christians […]
Thomas D. Schroeder
Thomas D. Schroeder, 80, of Shippensburg, died peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Chambers Pointe in Chambersburg, Pa. Tom was born in Reedsburg, Wis., on May 2, 1939, son of the late Henry and Evelyn Schroeder. He is survived by his loving family including wife Joan Toftey Schroeder; daughter Gretchen Hennigan; son Erik Schroeder and his wife Jennifer; four […]
Historical Reflections
More than 150 Native American dancers from throughout the Midwest and Canada danced at the Pow Wows held Aug. 8 and 9, 1986 in Grand Portage. Many of the dancers perform in colorful costumes that take years to make, and participate in celebrations throughout the summer. This year’s annual Grand Portage Pow Wow and Rendezvous Days at the national monument […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO AUG. 8, 2009 Participants in Friday night Fisherman’s Picnic festivities in downtown Grand Marais were startled by the sound of a loud explosion at 9:01 p.m. After the mysterious detonation, a large cloud of white smoke appeared over the Point, and Cook County sheriff ’s deputies found shrapnel from a 4-inch by 24-inch pipe on Artist Point. […]
Who Is Claire Smith?
Over the coming months, Claire Smith plans to meet many residents in Cook County. That’s because she is the new Edward Jones financial advisor in town, and she wants to get to know the residents and business owners here. Claire was hired as an Edward Jones financial advisor after an extensive screening process, according to Penny Pennington, managing partner of […]
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The new Cook county Community Center playground is almost finished, as well as the work on the new warming house for the hockey and free skating program that is just northwest of the playground.
Land Use Permitting in Cook County
The thought of navigating through the permitting process of land use activities in Cook County can seem a little challenging sometimes, but the review and issuing of permits does perform a vital service for property owners, their neighbors and for the community at large. There are a variety of land use types of permits that may be required depending on […]