Big congratulations and thanks are due to the Cook County Public Health and Human Services for organizing and managing the very successful vaccination program over the past months. And the people of Cook County and the state of Minnesota also deserve thanks and congratulations for getting themselves vaccinated and making the county and the state national leaders in fighting the […]
Grace Grinager selected for the “Going Viking Award”
Cook County Public Health Supervisor Grace Grinager was recently selected to receive the “Going Viking Award” which is given by the Norway House, the National Norwegian Center in America located in Minneapolis. When she was notified, Grace said, “I was both surprised and honored to find out that I would be receiving the ‘Going Viking’ award this summer for my […]
Cook County High School Prom and Homecoming
Cook County High School Prom Queen Hazel Oberholzer and Homecoming King Aram Falter pose for a picture.
Three finalists left to interview for Cook County School District Superintendent position
The search for a new superintendent for I.S.D.166 narrowed this past week when the school board invited three administrators from an original pool of eight to interview for the vacancy. The three finalists are: *Cecelia Dodge, WestEd, Project Director, St. Paul, Minnesota. *Christopher Lindholm, Superintendent, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. *Samuel Zimmerman, Harbor City International School, Director of Special Education and Student […]
Don’t turn away in disbelief and fear
I didn’t expect to find parking, so I decided my best opportunity would be Broadway, across from the public lot, in front of the little yellow building that will forever be for me Inga & Lena’s Mexican restaurant where they held a surprise party for my fortieth birthday. I got the spot nearest the driveway into the old visitor center […]
Ideas or comments needed about “Passion Pit” property
Do you have a history of using the Old Shore Road beach area in the past? If so, how have you used this area, locally referred to as “Passion Pit,” in the past? The summer of 2020 saw an increase of concerns from nearby private property owners regarding a perceived overuse of the site, which impacted the area with adverse […]
Invitation to attend a Celebration of Life for Patricia Marie Holte
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held for Patricia Marie Holte on Saturday, May 29, from 2-5 p.m. at the Harbor Light Bar and Grill in Grand Marais. Hope to see you there.
Preparing for Another Pandemic Summer
As the days grow longer, our attention naturally shifts to the summer months ahead. We’re in a much better place with COVID-19 than last year at this time. Locally, we’ve got easy access to vaccines that work very well at preventing us from becoming infected with COVID-19, getting sick and passing the virus to others. Just last week, Governor Tim […]
Historical Reflections
CCHS STUDENTS HONORED Seven Cook County High School students were honored at a tea for their work as nursing home volunteers. From left to right are: Missy Hagen, Alisha Smith, Heather West, Jenny Sherer, Candy Prunskus, Trisha Smith, and Dawn Huskey.