Historical Reflections
GRAND PORTAGE POW WOW The Rendezvous Pow Wow in Grand Portage from August 10-12, 1990, will be dedicated to the late Lex Porter.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOJULY 30, 2001 The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has announced the cancellation of the fourth annual running of the Grand Portage Passage Sled Dog Race, but the smaller, less costly eight-dog race will be retained. Last year the 300-mile Passage featured some of the top sled dog racers in the world. Top prize was $15,500, […]
Upcoming schedule for the Hub
The doors are once again open to the public at the Hub, (Grand Marais Senior Center) after being closed because of the pandemic. “We are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with an ever-growing list of programs and opportunities for the public to get involved in,” said Activities Director Chris Bautch. Lunch is served at noon, […]
Photo
Tucked in by its’ mama into a forest of green leaves, where if it laid down it would be unseen, this white-tailed spotted fawn is the picture of innocence and sweetness.
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!
STUDENT NEWS
Owen Anderson named to the spring Dean’s List at Bemidji State Owen Anderson, a student from Grand Marais, Minnesota, has been placed on Bemidji State’s Dean’s list for the Spring 2021 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, Bemidji State students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA during the […]
Stu Warriors place 4th at the Finland Fire Department Wooden Bat softball tournament
Softball players from four different Cook County teams joined together to play in the 37th annual Finland Fireman’s Wooden Bat Tournament held July 16-18 at Gregg Field. Called the Stu Warriors, the team from Cook County took fourth place in a large competitive field of teams that came from all over the region. “It was a great weekend of fun […]