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Assisting voters on the November 3 Election Day at the courthouse were Rena Rogers and Joel Drotos. Beneath their masks both are smiling broadly for the camera.
A Unique Veterans Day
Here in Cook County, when we think of Veterans Day, we share common memories and a level of predictability in how we honor our veterans. Our local tradition includes ads in the Cook County News- Herald, which honor the men and women who have served our country and protected both democracy and freedom. Like clockwork, I.S.D. 166 hosts a 2:00 […]
Cook County election results
As usual, Cook County had a high voter turnout with 91 percent of eligible voters casting ballots. While the result for the United States’ presidency wasn’t known on November 4, some exciting local races concluded with many of the contests close. One hundred percent of the counties 13 precincts reported, but none of the election results are official until the […]
North Shore Health has second employee confirmed to have COVID-19
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, North Shore Health identified another confirmed employee case of COVID- 19. This employee provides direct patient care but does not routinely enter the Care Center nor interact with residents. It was verified that the employee conscientiously wore the personal protective equipment required by North Shore Health, including a surgical mask, N-95 respirator and eye protection. […]
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Last week’s cold wind and large waves danced on Lake Superior, creating beautiful icescapes along the shore just like the one pictured above.
Gratitude …
“In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” These are the words of a vibrant, and gifted young German pastor who spent the last few years of his life in a Nazi concentration camp. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who, under inhuman conditions, with […]
Got talent? Grand Marais Playhouse needs your help
The Grand Marais Playhouse is holding a virtual fundraiser on November 14 and is seeking more performances of music, reading and acting scenes. If you would like to know more or would like to contribute, please contact Sue Hennessy a.s.a.p. We need your talents to make a fun entertaining evening! The fundraiser will be presented on grandmaraisplayhouse.com on November 14 […]
Clarification:
The photo caption for the story about the downtown lots contained errors. It was written, incorrectly, that the four properties are for sale and the business owners have decided not to rebuild. All the business owners, property owners and the Cook County/Grand Marais EDA have been working together for several months on creative ideas for next steps in the redevelopment […]
Never more
The Raven flew with the greatest of ease,As did the grand lakes stormy breeze.He gasped with dismay as he looked ahead in timeAs we humans cried out, is this fault only mine?Fierce winds and rumbling quakes ripped open the earthAs our mother echoed out, must I need a new birth?The shiny tall pine tree looked down in dismayAs the fiery […]