A few months ago, I wrote a letter clarifying the planned pause on the Line 3 pipeline project and how it was important to protect our roads and environment as we transition from spring to summer. Now, as construction is about to start back up, I wanted to clear up another misconception being spread by pipeline opponents. These protesters, many […]
MNbenefits.org Online application now available for economic assistance programs
Cook County residents can now visit www.MNbenefits.org to complete an online application for economic assistance programs. Launched on May 12, MNbenefits.org is a simple, secure web application that connects you with state and county services to help you and your family meet your basic needs. You can use MNbenefits.org to apply for cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, […]
Maple Hill Church Memorial Day Service
Once again there will be a Memorial Day Service at the Maple Hill Church. The service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 31. All are welcome.
Meet Rob Perez, new staff writer for the Cook County News-Herald
We are pleased to welcome Rob Perez to the Cook County News-Herald staff. A half-time reporter, Rob will have one or two, up to three pieces in each edition of the paper. For our regular readers, you have already seen several well-written stories by Rob. In addition to a lot of talent and skill with a camera, Rob brings a […]
North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum now open for the season
“We have come to fish for the herring-fish That live in this beautiful sea” V Wynken From Eugene Field in his children’s classic, Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. First opening its doors in 1996 and now old enough to be celebrating its 25th anniversary, the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte is officially open for the season. You can tell […]
Parade Route for Cook County High School graduating class of 2021
Cook County seniors will graduate on May 29, with kids receiving their diplomas with parents or guardians starting at 1 p.m. The public is not invited to graduation because the COVID-19 protocols are still in place. However, much like last year, the public can take part by posting signs and cheering for the kids as the newly minted graduates parade […]
Spiritual Reflections
She sat there, in the chair just across the desk, staring at her feet. Her eyes were moist with tears. Her voice choked as she held back the sobs that made her shoulders shudder. Her words were simple, but desperate. “You don’t know what I’ve done. You don’t know what I’ve done.” The third time she said it the words […]
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR BRIAN KIZZEK
will be held on June 5th from 4-8 p.m. at Skyport Lodge on Devil Track Lake. Please join us to celebrate Brian’s life.
Historical Reflections
BASKETBALL BOYS CCHS ninth graders will spend the weekend in the Twin Cities playing in a state basketball tournament. Front row: Brad Martin and Matt Oullis. Second row: Pat Duffy , Bill Blackwell, and Heston Lyght. Top row: Jesse Whipkey, Mitch Dorr, and Aaron Daubanton.