20 YEARS AGOMAY 21, 2001 The county board voted to purchase a portable scale system that will be used to enforce weight limits on trucks and other oversized vehicles. Highway Engineer Chuck Schmit explained that the Highway Department frequently receives complaints about overweight vehicles traveling county roads, especially when spring weight restrictions are put in place. However, neither the Sheriff […]
Lutsen Fire Department becomes “MnFIRE Aware” of the cardiac risks facing firefighters
The Lutsen Fire Department joined a growing list of Minnesota fire departments becoming “MnFIRE Aware” of their occupational health risks on May 10. The in-depth training, taught by firefighters and other health experts, gave Lutsen firefighters actionable tips on how to protect themselves from cardiovascular disease, which is one of the three problems most commonly experienced by those in the […]
Waterfall Season
It was yet another successful Waterfall Season. Wait, what the heck is Waterfall Season, some of you may ask? Well, let me tell you. Sometime in late March or early April on the North Shore the snow starts to melt. Land is not so much terra firma but more terra sotto (thus bringing me to the beginning and end of […]
Pop Up Book Sale to benefit local libraries
Library Friends of Cook County is happy to announce a “Pop Up” used book sale on Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. All proceeds from the sale will go to benefit area libraries and reading programs. The sale will take place in the backyard of Joy & Co. at 16 1st Avenue West in downtown Grand Marais. […]
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 […]
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!
Free Medicare fraud awareness and prevention online class offered Wednesday, June 9
The Senior LinkAge Line® will offer two Medicare Fraud Awareness and Prevention classes Wednesday, June 9, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about detecting, preventing, and reporting Medicare fraud, avoiding potential COVID-19 fraud and scams, as well as other scams targeting older adults. They will also learn how to read and understand […]
Photo
Now that he has some time on his hands, former Cook County News-Herald owner/publisher Hal Kettunen can get out and enjoy his favorite pastime, plying the waters for lunker walleye. Above, Hal holds a 23-inch walleye he caught on opening day.
Paul Dorr pitches shutout
A key single by Tate Crawford in the first inning brought in one run, and that was all the Vikings needed in a game that featured strong pitching and great defense. The Vikings hosted the North Woods Grizzlies on Thursday, May 13, on a nice night for baseball with the temperatures in the low 60’s and no wind. Paul Dorr […]
Vikings fall in doubleheader to Ely and International Falls
Coming off the heels of games against Northwoods (5-13) and Silver Bay (5-14) the boys baseball team traveled to Ely on Saturday (5-15) to play the Timberwolves and then faced International Falls in the second game of their doubleheader. Ely jumped out to a five nothing lead against the Vikings in the first inning. The Vikings came back with two […]