The 1983 Cook County High School Viking cheerleading squad is shown practicing for the upcoming football season. In the back row from left are Carla Otto, Sherry Dalbec, Kristin Bursack and Amanda Buck. In the front are Diana Schulte and Anna Mae Petek. Missing from the photo is Tali Nelson.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOAPRIL 30, 2001 The Joint Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) met with the Recreation Management Corporation to discuss the EDA’s cancellation of RMC’s contract to manage Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen. There were a lot of questions to be asked at the meeting, but no one on the EDA board seemed to know what they […]
Don’t be fooled
On April Fool’s day, we had us a bit of fun. All the residents were handed some brown E’s. They were asked if they would like a brown E thinking it was a brownie, and then they were asked to hand them out to other people. We also played a round of Bingo where they all had the same Bingo […]
Margaret Elizabeth Carlson
Margaret Elizabeth Carlson was the sweetest, most caring, and generous person many of us have ever had the privilege to know. Even the many wild animals she cared for recognized her loving character, especially her chipmunks. Her life was not easy, but she persevered and overcame her challenges with persistence and grace. She was a member of The Grand Portage […]
First & Second Thrift Store Ramps Up for Summer
Things are buzzing at the First & Second Thrift Store. Winter clothing is getting stashed as spring and summer items emerge from the storeroom. Carpets are being cleaned and windows washed in anticipation of the summer season. Shop hours will increase on May 15, when the shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The […]
Cook County confirms six new cases of COVID-19
Despite having the highest vaccination rate for COVID-19 in Minnesota, Cook County is still experiencing cases of the coronavirus. Between April 15 and April 22 the county received notice of six new cases: three women in their 20s, two men in their 40s, and one man in his 50s were diagnosed with COVID-19. That brings the number of diagnosed COVID-19 […]
Photo
This wide-eyed Great Grey owl looks to be on a precarious perch. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website, Great Grey owls can be found near the Canadian border (near where this one was photographed) and are not abundant elsewhere. They hunt during the day, flying about searching for prey. In the wild they have been known to […]
Protections extended for First Responders and other workers on COVID-19 front lines
Governor Tim Walz signed Chapter 12, HF 2253 into law, extending workers’ compensation eligibility for emergency first responders and front-line workers, which was set to expire on May 1, 2021. The bill ensures that front-line workers, including doctors and nurses, firefighters, paramedics, police, longterm care workers, home health workers, correctional officers, and childcare providers, continue to qualify for workers’ compensation […]
Grand Marais Library Restores Walk-in Visits
When the Grand Marais Public Library opened its doors to walk-in visitations this month, response ranged from positive to giddy. Patrons of all ages made their way into the stacks in search of new authors, audiobooks for upcoming commutes, and films for family movie nights. Some gravitated toward the computer stations or photocopier machine. A mom and her young son […]
Pet of the Week
Do you have a favorite pet photo you would like to share? Tell us a little about your pet and send pictures and contact information to ccnh@boreal.org or Cook County News Herald, PO Box 757, Grand Marais MN 55604. Thank you!