Commonly one may go through emotional or spiritual or existential crises. Some have crises of faith although I have had none for a long time. Because I am me, myself, my crises came early and often. I have joked that I moved from the crises of puberty and adolescence to existential angst in my young adulthood to midlife crisis, with […]
West Side Walking Update
So far this winter, I avoided Pickleball at the Y to prevent possible viral exposure, even though the other players are careful sorts, too. And my recliners and books were so tempting that I avoided walking until late January. My Precord neighbors are strong walkers and aware of all things local. They told me about trails to try, and that […]
Public Library hosts winter reading program
The Grand Marais Public Library’s winter reading program, “Get Your Hands on a Good Book,” is running now through March 26, 2021. Kids of all ages can choose a timed reading log or a book title log, and materials can be mailed or prepared for pick-up at the library. Participants can earn a coupon for a free book from Drury […]
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. Tuesday, January 124:27 p.m. Grand Marais: North Broadway, Fraud/Scamreported. Family members are concerned about anolder family member […]
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 […]
Rep. Ecklund legislation to combat CWD advances to House Floor
On Wednesday, January 27, Rep. Rob Ecklund (DFL – International Falls) presented new solutions to aid in the state’s fight against Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The House Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy Committee approved Rep. Ecklund’s legislation, which will strengthen the state’s approach toward CWD, particularly relating to deer farms. “Many Minnesota families cherish our hunting traditions, but […]
Matters of Record
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $150 and/or 10 days in jail. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted. Kent Joseph Roers, 44, Independence, […]
Marriage applications
October 30, 2020: Curtis Gene Everson, Grand Marais, Minnesota, to Shannon Melissa Duchien, Grand Marais, Minnesota. November 30, 2020: Thomas Nicholas Maida, Proctor, Minnesota, to Brenda Ann Balsness, Proctor, Minnesota.
Sisu Coffee Project raises funds for locals
Whether you like yours with cream and sugar or just black, coffee is a hot topic in Cook County. And never more so than when two coffee providers and a graphic design company get together to raise funds for those in need. The Sisu Coffee Project is a collaboration between Fika Coffee, Java Moose, and Hoaglund Designs. The trio got […]