North Shore Federal Credit Union (NSFCU) is thrilled to announce that its second Duluth branch location at 1902 West Superior Street is now open. The branch hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and the phone number is: 800-450-0709. The new branch will provide high-quality, local business banking services to regional entrepreneurs, as well as mortgage and traditional retail banking […]
North Shore Health update
With one confirmed case of COVID-19 recorded (June 10) in Cook County, North Shore Health Administrator Kimber Wraalstad said collaborative efforts between North Shore Health, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and the Cook County Public Health and Human Services have been operating consistently, “as we were in Phase 2 over the last several months.” Wraalstad addressed the hospital board at the board’s […]
Meet Stacey Hawkins, a candidate for the District 2 Cook County Commissioner seat
Editor’s note: Every week the Cook County News- Herald is introducing candidates running for Cook County Commissioner. My name is Stacey Hawkins and I am announcing that I have filed as a candidate for Cook County Commissioner from District 2. Cook County has been my home since I was born. My great-grandparents moved to Cook County in the late 1800s […]
Road construction and maintenance updates
In spite of COVID-19 and this spring’s unpredictable weather, Highway Department staff has been working diligently to ensure 2020 construction and maintenance activities take place as scheduled. 2020 Construction Work on CSAH 18 (South Shore Drive of Devil Track Lake) resumed on June 22: paving was delayed due to heavy rains last fall. KGM Contractors, Inc., has spent this week […]
Practice Good Health, start now
The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is launching Practice Good Health, a unified effort of its 10,000 physician members to empower Minnesota families to proactively care for their physical and emotional well-being, especially during this uncertain time. Practice Good Health brings together credible tools, resources and best practice guidelines to make care decisions easier amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. “As […]
Summer food program for kids is underway
The summer meal service with breakfast and hot lunches began June 8 and runs to August 21. Free meals will be offered to kids, ages 18 and under, Monday though Friday, except not on Friday, July 3. Breakfast can be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the front entrance […]
Grand Marais implements COVID-19 preparedness plans
While the state has slowly allowed what it deems “non-essential” businesses and services to open, the city of Grand Marais has been working within those guidelines so it could safely open its’ campground, liquor store, library and golf course. So what COVID-19 preparedness plans have the city implemented? The state’s “playbook” is thick, so here are just a few steps […]
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While there will be Babe Ruth baseball for older high school and college age kids this summer, there won’t be a formal Little League season. Instead, kids coming out of 7th and 8th grades are practicing in pods of ten, (coaches are included in those pods), and games—hopefully—will be found for them this summer. However, they won’t be associated with […]
YMCA reopens on limited basis during COVID-19 pandemic
The Cook County YMCA reopened its’ doors on June 15, with some provisions during this Phase 1 stage. If you are a regular lap swimmer, you will have to wait until July 1 to swim. When you do visit the Y, please bring a facemask, sweat towel, locker lock and water bottles. Water fountains will only be available to fill […]
Youth baseball to begin
“Let’s play ball!” One of the best sounds a human voice has ever made will soon be heard again, as baseball will be played this summer. On Friday, June 19, at 5 p.m., Minnesota’s Department of Health released permission for baseball to return to play, with a list of protocols to guide practices and games. This was good news for […]