In 2013, the Cook County Board of Commissioners made the decision to operate as an administrative form of government as defined in State Statute 375A.06. Prior to this, county department heads were assigned to individual commissioners who acted in a supervisory role. The previous approach resulted in inconsistencies in departmental oversight and the absence of a centralized view of operations […]
Historical Reflections
Mike Senty’s log construction crew recently erected the lodge pole at the new Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOOCTOBER 9, 2000 The Forest Service conducted its first prescribed burn of the July 4, 1999, blowdown wood on September 29, along the Lima Mountain Grade Road about one mile northwest of Okontoe Youth Camp and several homes and cabins. A Forest Service spokesman said the conditions were right for the 113-acre burn. More than forty Forest Service […]
Drive-in movies at Zoar Church
Join us for a drive-in movie at Zoar Church in Tofte. This fall we are pleased to bring you films that emphasize how ordinary people can do amazing things through faith in an extraordinary God. All movies begin at 7:00 PM. Just drive into the church parking lot and tune in to 107.9 FM for audio. Movies are free but […]
Kelsey Rogers Kennedy named Associate Director of Cook County Higher Education
Kelsey Rogers Kennedy has been promoted to Associate Director of Cook County Higher Education (CCHE). She adds the title to her current position of Program Director. At eight years, Rogers Kennedy holds the longest tenure of the current CCHE staff. Rogers Kennedy was hired as Educational Assistant in 2012. She became Program Coordinator in 2014 and Program Director in 2019. […]
District 4 commissioner candidates answer questions
Two Cook County commissioner candidates are vying to represent District 4, the Gunflint Trail area. They are Dean Berglund and Ann Sullivan. The Cook County News-Herald asked them a series of questions concerning county government. Below are their replies. Q- Do you think the 2019 short-term vacation rental ordinance passed by the county board that was put on hold should […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 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 Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]
Quinn Nystrom in Grand Marais Saturday, October 10
The Cook County DFL welcomes Quinn Nystrom, Minnesota 8th Congressional District’s DFL candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, at an outdoor, socially distanced event. On October 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Nystrom will speak at the Grand Marais Rec Park Pavilion (114 S. 8th Ave. West, on the harbor), followed by a Q & A and meet-and-greet. Please […]
ISD 166 has first confirmed case of COVID-19
An email message went out to all parents of children attending ISD 166 that the school district had its first confirmed case of COVID-19. “We have been in close communication with our Public Health professionals that have supported our communications and contact tracing within our staff and students in our essential student care program. Along with our Public Health partners, […]
North Shore Storm boys and girls take the conference championship
Neither the boys’ nor girls’ cross country teams have lost a meet this year, and now each team can claim the title of 2020 Polar League Champions, which they earned on Thursday, October 1. Girls’ Varsity The North Shore Storm girls’ team had five runners place in the top 12 runners in a meet that also featured Esko, Moose Lake/Willow […]