Jane Johnson will be showing her painting series titled “Bold North” at the Tettegouche State Park gallery January 3-31, 2020. There will be an opening reception on Friday, January 3, 7:00-8:30pm, with an artist talk, and eclectic guitar music by Jeff Harrington of Milwaukee, Wis. Jane’s abstract landscape paintings were inspired by her travels along the North Shore and time […]
Celebrate winter reading at the library!
The Grand Marais Public Library’s winter reading program, “Celebrate Winter Reading,” begins Jan. 6 and runs through Feb. 28, 2020. Kids of all ages can choose from a variety of ways to track their reading and learning activities and earn a free prize book. Family story times begin on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 10:30 a.m. and continue each Tuesday at […]
City of Grand Marais has openings for several boards
The City of Grand Marais currently has openings for the 2020-2022 term on: The Park Board The Planning & Zoning Commission The Public Library Board If you would like to apply for any of these positions, you can pick up an application at City Hall. The Grand Marais City Council appoints members of the public and one council member to […]
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 Cook County High School. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and […]
McMillan makes UW-Madison Spring Dean’s list
Santina McMillan, Grand Marais, was named to the University of Wisconsin-Madison dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2018-2019 academic year. The dean at the close of each semester recognizes students who achieve at a high level academically. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each […]
Murray graduates from Mankato State University
Alexander Murray, Grand Marais, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban And Regional Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato on Saturday, Dec. 14. Alex is the son of Tom and Denise Murray of Grand Marais.
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 […]
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, Dec. 812:45 a.m., Grand Marais:Caller from Eighth AvenueWest reported a problem withan intoxicated person who waswalking […]
Group formation of new Isle Royale wolves leads to territorial aggression
Wolves translocated to Isle Royale National Park over the last year are starting to form packs, with two wolves killed in fights with other wolves, a new report from the National Park Service states. One of the wolves that died was a small male that had been one of the original two left on the island. Wolves were brought to […]