The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery presents an artistic conversation on the post-modern concept of Juxtaposition in an exhibition that will run July 23 through August 15, 2021. Opening-night reception on Friday, July 23 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Artists Hazel Belvo and Marcia Cushmore will host an artist talk on Tuesday, August 3 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. This show is a result […]
Hazel Belvo and Marcia Cushmore, two artists – two stories: juxtaposition during a COVID conversation
Recreation Park numbers up
The Grand Marais Park and Recreation Board met in person on Tuesday, July 13, in the City Hall chambers. Glorious summer weather and a strong economy have brought more campers and RV owners to the Grand Marais campground than ever for the month of June. Grand Marais Parks Manager Dave Tersteeg reports that June business was brisk and monthly revenue […]
Lack of rain creating challenges at boat launches this summer
The abnormally dry to drought conditions occurring across Minnesota are creating challenging conditions for people trying to get their boats into or out of the water at public boat launches, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. When water levels drop during extended dry periods, the concrete ramps at boat launches may no longer reach all the way into […]
Stopping the Slide
Summer is a generally a time for kids to kick back, take a break from routine and enjoy lazy days. It also, in many cases, is when learning loss- aka “The Summer Slide” can take place. Summer setbacks are nothing new regarding academics and the phenomenon has been researched by educators since the beginning of time. On average, student achievement […]
Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Tuesday, June 29 10:41 a.m. West Highway 61: Two Vehicle Accident with personal injury. One vehicle pulled […]
Where are the fish biting?
Fishing has been popular— let’s say essential– since the early days of man roaming this sometimes smoldering blue ball called earth. But fishing became a sport, not done just for subsistence, sometime in the 15th century and was first written about by John Dennys, who published The Secrets of Angling in London in 1613. In the third verse of Book […]
Matters of Record
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $150 and/or ten days in jail. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted. Richard Arthur Weber, 63, Saint […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]
Rummaging For a Cause
This year the Lutsen Rummage Sale got off to an inauspicious start. On Thursday night, two nights before the sale opened, someone stole several items. “It’s never happened before,” laments sale organizer, Sharon Hexum Platzer. “Good grief.” Good grief indeed. Authorities have been notified and reports filed. But, as they say, the show must go on. So, on Saturday July […]
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Last weekend’s Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply’s 8th Annual Stone Harbor North Shore Water Festival drew nice crowds. Attendees on hand were offered free mini kayak tours as well as stand up paddleboard tours and yoga performed on paddleboards in the Grand Marais Harbor. Warm weather, relatively warm Lake Superior water and little wind made for a nice two days for […]