Typically, I do not read Gamble’s column. It is consistently a string of quotes mined from a variety of sources arranged to make his points without citation contexts. However, I was prompted to read the April 17 column as a friend called me deeply offended by its content – a screed belying the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations. This seems to […]
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 […]
Soil & Water position open
Need something to do and want to help? The Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District (Cook SWCD) has an immediate opening for a Board Supervisor to fill the vacated seat in District 1 (west of county line to Lutsen and north to the Gunflint Trail). The Board is looking for a person with commitment and concern for protecting the […]
Get Jabbed!
I’m a little concerned by media reports, and by what I’m hearing firsthand from some friends of mine in the medical field that there are quite a number of folks who identify themselves as Christians who are refusing for one reason or another to get their COVID-19 shots, or jabs as the Brits say. So, I’ve been trying to wrap […]
Richard “Bear” Hendrick
The family of Richard “Bear” Hendricks is honored to invite you to a virtual Celebration of Life to honor the brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and all-around amazing person we lost last October. Because of the ongoing limitations to group gatherings and travel, we haven’t yet been able to gather to remember Bear and honor his life. While the family intends […]
Debra Jean (Rindahl) Berry
Debra passed away April 12, 2021, at the North Shore Care Center after a lengthy illness. Born to Alfred and Gladys Rindahl on September 27, 1951, she shared the same birthday with her mother and maternal grandmother. Debra was confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on May 22, 1966, and graduated from Cook County High School in 1969. She was married […]
Margaret Rasmussen
Margaret Rasmussen, 81, of Sedona, Arizona, passed away on April 14. She was born Margaret Louise Peterson in Duluth, Minnesota on July 30, 1939. Margaret met Roy Rasmussen when both were teaching and coaching at I.S.D. 166. The two fell in love and were married for 51 years. Margaret was a considerate, caring, and compassionate person. Roy said, “She was […]
Painting stolen from the Johnson Heritage Post
A clever thief scanned an image of a painting and then cut out the painting from its frame and replaced it with the scan. The painting was done by Anna C. Johnson circa 1910 and depicts an older, bent over white-haired lady carrying a load of sticks on her back. Just when the crime occurred is a mystery, but good […]
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 […]