Dear Editor, I remember the movie, Mr. Smith goes to Washington. Until recently this was my impression of the filibuster. Now I hear President Biden suggesting that there is no longer standing and speaking required. Yet even after this theatrical posturing, the vote must still be 60 yesses. After learning about the abuses of this tactic historically, I want to […]
More contagious B117 COVID-19 variant identified in Cook County
Cook County Public Health learned this week that the more contagious B117 strain of COVID-19 is present in Cook County. Public Health urges caution and encourages swift vaccination efforts. “The Minnesota Department of Health randomly selects some positive COVID-19 tests for genetic sequencing,” said Grace Grinager, Cook County Public Health Supervisor. “A few of our recent cases were selected for […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week
It’s spring in Cook County: the snow is melting; the rivers are beginning to flow; and there are signs of pussy willows, flowers and trees blossoming. And, of course, our much-anticipated warmer weather is coming. Warmer weather brings the potential for severe weather, and we in Cook County need to be prepared. To that end, the Minnesota Department of Public […]
Meet our contributing photographers
The Cook County News-Herald is thrilled to announce that a group of great local amateur and professional photographers have agreed to submit pictures to the newspaper for your enjoyment. We will introduce these men and women over the next few weeks so you can get to know who is behind the camera. Some of these photographers have excellent websites with […]
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Framed by trees, blue ribbon and white lace grace Lake Superior under a pinkish plum sky in Grand Portage.
The Wind and Waves
The other day my dog Wesley and I walked down to Tofte Park to watch the waves roll in. They were big and swelling, and aquamarine, powered by a warm southwesterly wind. Though I was enrapt, Wesley doesn’t like water much, so after a few thundering breakers he pulled away. There is something powerful about the wind and the waves. […]
PETER FLOE FUNERAL NOTICE
Peter Floe’s funeral will be held April 17 at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais. Refreshments will be served at The Harbor Light Bar & Grill following the service.
Shirley Neumann
Shirley Lenore Neumann, 101, of Two Harbors, died at Waterview Shores Care Center on Monday, March 29, 2021, just five days before her 102nd birthday. Shirley was born April 2, 1919, to Marvin and Elda (Spitzer) Amundson in Duluth. She moved from Beaver Bay after graduating from Two Harbors High School. In 1994, after living in California since 1948, she […]
Historical Reflections
GOOD MORNING, COOK COUNTY A “Good Morning, America” film crew recently visited Cook County to film Sierra Club volunteers working at BWCAW campsites.