This year marks the 25th anniversary of Cook County Higher Education’s existence in Cook County. Even though we have been serving locals for 25 years, our purpose and scope of services seem to be a mystery to a lot of our population. So, we are excited to write an article each month to highlight how Cook County Higher Education (CCHE) […]
Bees come home to Grand Marais man
Jesse Derscheid is an apiarist, the fancy name for a beekeeper, or at least he was until a big old friendly black bear raided his hives last fall, destroying the hives he kept and making off with all the honey. “Couldn’t fault the bear,” said Jesse, although he was sad his bees’ home had been destroyed and many bees had […]
The Black Fly is back
Ever wonder what it would feel like to be a horse covered in flies? Spend a few minutes near the water in Northern Minnesota in late July and enjoy. The good news is we finally got some much-needed rain last week. The bad news is the black flies also enjoy rain and are back. And they’re hungry. As we do […]
Back to school supply drive
The first day of school is quickly approaching! Help support local students as they return to the classroom by ensuring they have the tools for success. The Hub wants to help Cook County students start the year off on the right track. Students having the school supplies they need to achieve helps keep students focused and learning at school. Please […]
Lyle Saethre Mural project kick-off
Curious about the lively murals on buildings around town? On Saturday, August 7, come to the tent behind the Bally Blacksmith shop, across from the Co-op, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to learn about the Lyle Saethre Mural Project. Step into the tent to watch a video, enjoy some snacks, see the Ship America panels, pick up a map […]
Cook County Whole Foods Co-op general manager to retire
After serving the past 11 years as General Manager of the Cook County Whole Foods Co-op, a sometimes tumultuous time that included building a new store and weathering the rigors of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jennifer Stolz has decided it’s time to let someone else take the reins, and when she leaves in October, she will leave a thriving business. “We […]
Impressions at an exhibition
To paraphrase the first sentence of Leo Tolstoy’s novel, Anna Karenina, each family experienced the isolation caused by COVID-19 between March 2020 and June 2021 in its own way. In an exhibition at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery entitled Two Artists – Two Stories: Juxtaposition During a Covid Conversation, Hazel Belvo’s still lifes and Marcia Cushmore’s abstract expressionist responses […]
Summer Theater camp begins August 9 for grades 3-8
The final summer theater camp begins August 9 and runs to August 20 for kids grades 3-8. The camp is run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $400 to join but check for scholarships. The Dragon and the Pearl by August Mergelman The Dragon & the Pearl is a Chinese Theatre play. Thanks to one […]
Culvert project begins on Cramer Road
A culvert project is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 28 on CSAH 1 (Cramer Road). The Cook County Highway Department announced the project on July 28. Culvert replacement is scheduled at Fredenberg Creek, located two miles west of Hwy 61, with traffic rerouted to a one-lane bypass. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with […]
Back-to-school vaccination event planned for August 11 at the Cook County Community Center
Cook County Public Health, Grand Portage Health Services and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic are collaborating with the Minnesota Department of Health to offer the two-dose Pfizer vaccine at the Cook County Community Center on Wednesday, August 11 from 3-6 p.m. Although the event targets local teens, anyone ages 12 and older is eligible to receive a vaccine. Interested community members can […]