On Monday, March 15, 2021, Kay Frances Putnam- Hall (Anderson) was taken home to be with Jesus at the age of 80 after suffering for several years with lung disease. She was born on February 22, 1941, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Arthur McKinley Anderson and Margaret Frances (Manders) Anderson. Kay grew up in railroad depots; her dad was the […]
Gary Arnold Trovall
Gary Arnold Trovall, 78, of Hovland, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 19, 2021. He is survived by Shirley, his loving wife of 44 years, children Kris (Carlson) Chase, Chance Carlson (Ann) and Charley Trovall (Brittney), and five beloved granddaughters: Brittany, Amber, Breanna, Brenna and Runa. He was preceded in death by his parents and […]
Historical Reflections
NEW EDA COORDINATOR Bethany Fountain is the new Coordinator of the Cook County Economic Development Authority (EDA). Bethany said, “I’ve never lived anywhere smaller than Rochester, but Grand Marais seems progressive for a city this size.”
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOMARCH 26, 2001 A rapid response by local firefighters and police limited the damage caused by a fire at the North House Folk School that began about 4:10 p.m. on March 19. Staff noticed smoke seeping out of the roof at the base of the chimney and realized the inside of the Red Building was filled with black […]
ISD 166 School Board focuses on transition and success marching forward
With Spring Break and the fourth marking period right around the corner, the March ISD 166 school board meeting was held last Thursday via Zoom. With over 20 community and school participants present, and all board members in attendance, plans and discussions for the remainder of the year and next year were the main agenda topics. Leading the way was […]
Cook County seeks Firewise Coordinator
Cook County is seeking applicants interested in serving as the local Firewise Coordinator. This contracted position will provide professional services to coordinate county Firewise activities in cooperation with the Cook County Firewise Committee, Cook County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Coordinating Committee and partners in wildfire hazard mitigation. The Firewise Coordinator will work with the Cook County Emergency Management Director, local […]
Karen Marie Mohr
Karen Marie Mohr (nee Sprague), 67, previously of Hovland, Minnesota, died from Alzheimer’s Disease on March 17, 2021, at her home in Le Sueur, Minnesota. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Susan Sprague as the oldest of six siblings. She is survived by her husband, Jim Mohr; daughter and partner Emily Mohr and John Mankowski of Le […]
Silver Bay Veterans Home receives the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award!
The veterans’ home “customer experience” is measured through Pinnacle monthly telephone interviews with the home’s residents and/or their families. The survey results are reviewed throughout the year to better understand residents’ needs and make improvements when necessary. By qualifying for the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, the Silver Bay Veterans Home has satisfied the rigorous demand of scoring in the top […]
An Introduction to your Public Information Coordinator Nick Cusick, Cook County & North Shore Health Public Information Coordinator
After enduring the COVID-19 pandemic for as long as we have, the need for and importance of quality public communication and health services has never been greater. That’s what I wrote in my cover letter in November when I applied for the public information coordinator role — a new, shared position between Cook County and North Shore Health. Four months […]
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 […]