There you go again, God
Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in the prophet’s hometown. But the truth is, there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a severe famine over all the land; yet Elijah was sent to none of them except to […]
The Rescue tour – Dave Anderson and Roger Walck in concert at Zoar Lutheran church
Join us for Praise & WorshipMusicians Dave Anderson and Roger Walck will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Zoar Church in Tofte. Everyone in the North Shore community is invited to attend. Dave and Roger’s music is a blend of contemporary, gospel, hymns, and lots of old-time Sunday school songs. The audience will be invited to sing along but, as […]
Warm clothing needed for homeless veterans
According to Point-in-Time Count, on a single night in January 2018, just over 37,800 veterans were experiencing homelessness. Of those counted on that January day, 23,300 veterans were living with no shelter on the street. And while one is too many, the country’s service members who are in need of an assortment of help, first need to stay alive through […]
West End Conversation on Aging Services to be held Nov.12
Join us for a conversation about how West End residents might support each other as we age. What are your needs and concerns? What aging services are available and what are the gaps? How can you get involved as a volunteer? As the percentage of older adults living in Cook County grows, how do our communities collaborate and create ways […]
An abundance of activities at North Shore Living
There will be an abundance of activities for residents at North Shore Living during November. Even though there still may be some sunny days for a stroll on the patio, the colder weather means more time indoors to work on craft projects and baking for our upcoming Resident Council Holiday Sale to be held on December 6th. The Minnesota deer […]
Historical Reflections
As local and national organizations prepare to honor military veterans this weekend, the News-Herald staff wishes to extend its thanks through the republication of this tribute featured on the front page of the Nov. 21, 1929 edition of the newspaper. Included in this year’s local observances are a tribute at the Grand Portage American Legion beginning at 10:30 a.m. Monday; […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGONOV. 7, 2009 Cook County High School senior Karlee Axtell scored in the top 5 percent in the nation on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) she took in October 2008. She was in the top 50,000 of the more than 1.5 million students who took the test. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has awarded Axtell a commendation […]
Department of Commerce urges winter preparation
Winter is just around the corner, and the Department of Commerce is urging Minnesotans to prepare for the cold before it is here to stay. Below are tips and resources to help ensure you are prepared for a cold Minnesota winter. * Change your furnace filter regularly. At a minimum, filters should be changed every three months. That said, filters […]
Honoring our veterans
On Monday, November 11th, we once again take time to honor the men and women of our armed forces. As a veteran, I believe it is important to understand the history behind this day, for it is only by knowing our past that we can embrace our future. In the early morning hours of November 11, 1918, in Compiègne, France, […]