Always a favorite vacation spot, more and more people have decided to make Cook County their home. So that, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. From 2010 to 2020, the county population grew from 5,176 to 5,600, increasing 424 people, or 8.2 percent. That jump put Cook County in the top spot when it came to population growth in the […]
Duluth Seaway Port Authority climbs in Green Marine environmental rating
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority and its terminal operations on Rice’s Point earned high marks in the recently released Green Marine 2020 environmental performance report, improving from a 3.8 rating in 2019 to a 4.0 score on Green Marine’s five-point scale. The overall average for reporting participants was 2.9. The annual report rates port authority participants in seven categories: air […]
Annie Mack concert has been canceled
Due to unforeseen circumstance the September 4 Annie Mack concert has been canceled. The concert was going to be held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Because of the late cancellation there isn’t time to promote a replacement for the open September 4 date, said NSMA Director Kate Fitzgerald.
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Tova isn’t frightened of tree frog’s one bit. Not even a teensy eensy weensy bit! This green frog is really a gray tree frog that is climbing up her arm. “You would think they would be called green tree frogs looking at this bright green guy, but gray tree frogs change their color to whatever they are sitting on. I […]
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 […]
Grand Marais/ Cook County Airport fly-In breakfast
The annual Fall Fly-In/ Drive-In pancake breakfast will be held Saturday, September 18, 8:00 a.m. to 11a.m., Grand Marais- Cook County Airport. The public is invited to attend. Cost is $10 per person, children 12 and under $4. The event is hosted by the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization and money raised will support the Eagles scholarship program, the airport and […]
Pet of the Week
FAME! FORTUNE! CELEBRITY! Do you have a favorite pet photo you would like to share? Tell us a little aboutyour 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!
Will Surbaugh places 37 at Leadville
Lutsen mountain biker Will Surbaugh, 19, is young, but he’s already shown he can compete with some of the best competitive mountain biker riders on the planet. Recently Will placed 37th at the prestigious Stages Cycling Leadville Trail race held in Colorado. Will clocked 7:30:45 for the arduous, challenging race. He was third in his age group, and he was […]
Grasping at primal tails
It has been said that philosophy is like being in a dark room looking for a black cat. I affirm that existentialism is like being in a dark room full of bobcats looking for a tail. It’s hard to write a poem which ends insightfully about going into the woods in August. Three times we went out the back door […]