The air is filled with excitement around the Arrowhead Center for the Arts as the Grand Marais Playhouse brings “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” to life on the stage. With a cast of 35 and many local artists providing choreography, scenery, costumes, and props, this ambitious production is set to please all ages and brighten the gray days of November. Don’t […]
Applications are now being taken for Operation Family Christmas
Times are tough for some families. Christmas is coming, and money is tight. How do you tell your kids there won’t be any presents under the Christmas tree? Jes Rodne said that doesn’t need to be the case. In her fourth year as the volunteer director of Operation Family Christmas, Rodne noted, based on the past years, “We have a […]
Cheers to childcare fundraiser set
Cooperation Station (CS) is celebrating 20 years of providing quality childcare in Cook County. CS opened its doors in 1999 by a committed team of parents and community members working together to develop a unique model for quality and consistent childcare in the Grand Marais area. Cooperation Station is licensed as a Family Child Care home, but is unique in […]
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! Empty Bowls 2019 fundraiser All are invited to Empty […]
As I see it
A letter to Cook County commissioners about the proposed B2B routeMy 5 minutes concerns the Border to Border (B2B) route that would traverse our area as part of a larger project uniting existing roadways and marketing specific routes of increased road usage throughout the state. Margy Nelson You are all quite familiar, by now, with this proposal. I would like to talk about it from the vantage point of tourism […]
Vote for Papa Charlie’s and Bearskin Lodge for USA Today’s 10Best
Two Cook County tourism treasures are in the running for national recognition in USA Today’s special travel section 10Best.com. Papa Charlie’s Tavern and Stage at Lutsen Mountains is in the running for Best Après-Ski Bar and Bearskin Lodge and Wilderness Outfitters is in the running for Best Cross Country Ski Resort. “We’re excited to see such well-loved local establishments grab […]
The library comes to your mailbox from Mail-A-Book
When the cold winter approaches, driving can become difficult. Thankfully, paperback books, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, music CDs, and video games can arrive in your mailbox. The Mail-A-Book service from the Arrowhead Library System (ALS) loans paperback books and other items via the U.S. mail, free of charge. This tax-supported service delivers library items directly to your mailbox, including the […]
Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Sunday, Sept. 293:57 a.m., Grand Marais: Medical call (backspasms) on East Bearskin Road.9:29 a.m., Grand Marais: ATV […]
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 […]
“We love our local businesses,” said the staff at Security State Bank
Security State Bank will be having its Support Shop Local Event November 12 through December 18. Drawing will be held on December 18 at 4 p.m. No need to be present to win and the event is open to anyone. Tickets can be earned by bringing in donations for the Backpack Program, purchasing a voucher for Ruby’s Pantry for a […]