The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present COMPAS Teaching Artists Siama’s Congo Roots, a free program being offered for all ages at the Grand Marais Public Library on Wednesday, September 25, at 6 p.m. This is a return of a performer that has been very popular in the past with Grand Marais library audiences. When COMPAS Teaching Artists Siama […]
Welcoming back our students
Students are now back in school and many get there on foot or bike. The Safe Routes to School Committee (SRTS) works year-round to make it safer and easier for children to walk and bike to and from school. Studies have found that physical activity, such as walking or biking to school, allows students to concentrate better during the school […]
I’m not supposed to be here: my implausible journey to becoming a writer
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present MN author Allen Eskens, a free program being offered at the Grand Marais Public Library on Monday, September 30, at 1 p.m. Spend an hour with bestselling Minnesota author Allen Eskens. He is the recipient of the Barry Award, Minnesota Book Award, Rosebud Award (Left Coast Crime), and Silver Falchion Award and […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5 – 6:30 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! School Board I.S.D. 166 meeting The School Board of […]
Football team falls just short in game against Cherry
The Friday night, Sept. 13 game against the Cherry Tigers played on the Mountain Iron Astroturf was a teeter-totter affair, with the Vikings coming up just short, losing 30-28 in an action-packed game. Cherry led 8-0 after the first quarter. Early in the second the Viking took over on downs at their 44-yard line and worked their way down the […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]
Ask a trooper
Question: As we are ending the motorcycle season I heard of an individual near Rochester who was killed by going off the road and struck a sign head on. He was not wearing a helmet. Being an individual who has been in a motorcycle accident with the helmet likely saving my life, why are helmets not required in the State […]