CCHS Class of 2021 Graduates!
The Cook County High School senior class of 2021 threw their caps high into the air at the conclusion of their graduation ceremony. Assistant Principal Mitch Dorr was on the roof above the Eagle Doors speaking to the kids who were gathered outside in the parking lot or on the school lawn following the kids getting their diplomas. No one […]
Memorial Day Service draws big turnout
More than 100 people turned out to take part in the Memorial Day service held on the courthouse lawn this past Monday. Although it looked like it was going to rain, the clouds dispersed and sun came out during the 30-minute ceremony and it was the first time in more than a year that a crowd gathered without most folks […]
Lindholm picked to lead I.S.D. 166
Christopher Lindholm was selected by the school board to become the next superintendent of I.S.D. 166. Lindholm has been the superintendent of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, since July 2013. His last day on the job will be June 30, 2021. Prior to that, he was superintendent of the Burnsville-Eagan Savage school district, and before that Principal and Assistant Principal at Shakopee […]
Keep jobs local by using mechanical means to clear right of ways
Are you enjoying the springtime burst of flowering plant color along our county roadsides? Remember it well, as many of Arrowhead Cooperative’s power lines run along county roads. Herbicides will be used on targeted sections of 560 miles of those right-of-ways over the next five years, eliminating much of that color. Herbicides don’t distinguish between native and invasive flowering plants…both […]
A new way to fight greenhouse gas
Now that we have defeated the Covid scourge, I think an attack on greenhouse gas is in order. A good-sized mask over our behinds to curtail the effects of flatulence would be an interesting solution and create quite a visual! Dick Crosby,Grand Marais
If I could
I would reconcile all the wrongsI would settle the unsettledI would quiet the disquietedI would bring harmony to all that isdiscordantand arrest the anxious momentsIf I could, I would.If I couldI would disarm disappointmentI would discharge disillusionmentI would make certain the uncertainI would encourage the discouragedand enliven the spirit of the dispirited If I could, I would.If I couldI would […]
Ways to stay safe on the water this summer
The boating season is upon us, and there are important factors that need to be considered so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable summer season. The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office and the Search and Rescue division want to offer some advice and ideas for gear for all boaters to consider. Statute 86B.501 states that all watercraft and waterfowl […]
Companionship volunteer training offered for caregivers
The gift of your friendship can mean so much for those on the journey of aging or serious illness. Companion volunteers provide on-going friendly visits, phone check-ins, or caregiver respite. Care Partners will work within your availability and interests, and provide you with training in safety, elder awareness, communication and more. You may also be reimbursed for mileage. Care Partner’s […]
Time to sign up for the Snacks & Packs program
The Summer Snacks & Packs Food Box program will start with boxes being delivered or available for pick-up starting June 14. If you have not signed up for the program and your children are eligible for free and reduced lunch, please sign up by contacting Diane Booth at the Cook County Community Center / Extension office. (218-387-3015).