10 YEARS AGO JAN. 2, 2010 At the invitation of Cook County commissioners, Association of Minnesota Counties Executive Director Jim Mulder came up from St. Paul to discuss the possibility of hiring a county administrator, something Mulder openly supported. The board started talking about hiring an administrator after passage of the referendum authorizing a countywide 1 percent sales and use […]
State Regulators approve interim rate increase for Minnesota Power starting January 1, 2020
Decision starts extensive public process to evaluate Minnesota Power’s request Recently the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) approved interim rates for Minnesota Power customers in the first step of a longer process to evaluate Minnesota Power’s most recent request for a rate review. The decision will increase rates by 5.8 percent for all customer classes, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Under […]
Human Trafficking Awareness Day is Jan. 11
The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office is cognizant of human trafficking and takes the reports and subsequent investigation of such crimes very seriously. We work with many different agencies to share information, conduct joint investigations, provide training, and educate the public on signs of trafficking. We provide a deputy sheriff to work with the TRUST (Tribes United against Sex Trafficking) […]
Say yes to Cantus!
Coming January 11 at 7 p.m. to the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA) is the musical group Cantus. Hailed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” (Fanfare), Cantus is known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming, and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Washington Post praises the […]
Federal Judge hears oral arguments on the Twin Metals lease
Nine Minnesota businesses and Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness got their day in court on December 20 when a federal judge in Washington D.C. heard their oral arguments challenging the legality of the May 2018 temporary reinstatement of two expired mineral leases to Twin Metals on Superior National Forest lands near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Two of the plaintiffs […]
Recycle, Repurpose, and Restyle
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Recycle, Repurpose, and Restyle, a free program being offered for teens and adults on Wednesday, February 12, at 3:30 p.m. at the Grand Marais Public Library. Downsize your collections and “stuff” as you collect ideas for recycling household textiles and vintage linens, including Grandma’s doilies. Turn tablecloths, T-shirts, and thrift shop treasures […]
One-Time Book Club & Film Screening
A One-Time Book Club group is forming now to read and discuss Kirsten Downey’s The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and The Minimum Wage. Anne Brataas and Joan Drury will lead the discussion at Grand Marais Public Library on Wednesday, February 5, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to […]
Cook County Higher Education to offer EMT class
Cook County Higher Education is offering an emergency medical technician (EMT) class this winter. This EMT course is through Advanced MN. It is for any person interested in joining an ambulance or the pre-requisite to the paramedic course. The EMT class starts January 15, 2020. The course involves: * 44 hours classroom instruction. Students are required to have a computer/ […]
Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Invite classic Nordic ski meet
On Thursday, December 19 the Cook County contingent of the Two Harbors/ Cook County Nordic ski team set out to its first meet of the season on a beautiful, starry morning. The small but enthusiastic team joins with the Two Harbors contingent as a cooperative team. As we’ve had good snow since Thanksgiving, our team has been putting in time […]
Boys lose to Moose Lake/Willow River
The Cook County boys’ basketball team was no match for the Moose Lake/Willow River Rebels (MLWR) basketball team on Friday, December 20, falling 102 to 55. The Rebels are now 6-0 on the year and the Vikings are 0-4, still looking for that first win. Senior guard Pete Sutton led the Vikings in scoring, netting 33 points on the night. […]