Allan “DC” Olsen, 69, of Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Tofte, died June 28, 2021 from complications of PSP-Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Allan was born September 6, 1951 to Dale and Betty (Bogenholm) Olsen in Duluth, grew up in Tofte, and graduated from Cook County High School in 1969. Attending UMD, he joined the U. S. Air Force ROTC, and after […]
Marriage Licenses
Michaela Paige Gilson, Shakopee, Minnesota, and Evan Locke Cheney, New Brighton, Minnesota, August 17, 2021. Nanette Yvonne Arands, Grand Marais, Minnesota, and Brian Lynn Silence, Grand Marais, Minnesota, August 18, 2021. John Richard Pazalar, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, and Jody Ann Zellers, Stillwater, Minnesota, August 18, 2021. Catherine Claire Klabecher, Lutsen, Minnesota, and Scott William Schuler, Lutsen, Minnesota, August […]
Historical Reflections
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT Mark Robbins of Minneapolis left New York City on April 1. Mark wants to be the first man to canoe across North America in one season. He plans to reach the Bering Sea by October. So far, crossing the north shore of Lake Superior has been the most challenging portion of the trip.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOSEPTEMBER 17, 2001 County commissioners voted unanimously last week to levy property owners to the limit imposed by the state of Minnesota. In the past few weeks, the commissioners have considered passing a levy that was more than $370,000 under the state-imposed levy limit for Cook County. But with the September 15 deadline upon them, they voted to […]
Black bear locked in truck was killed as it charged rescuer
Early Monday, September 6, a black bear entered a truck in Grand Marais and was locked inside, reported Conservation Officer Mary Manning, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Manning, who was called to the scene, said the bear did considerable damage to the inside of the truck, making the vehicle inoperable. When the bear was released, it charged the person who […]
Cook County HRA next steps
On August 24, 2021, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to create a Housing and Redevelopment Authority, or HRA. This marks a big leap forward in the county’s efforts to address its housing challenges. An HRA is a statutory body whose purpose is to identify housing needs, develop plans for meeting those needs, securing funding for projects, […]
Photo
Mama moose and her youngster were out for a stroll when Butch Schulte happened upon them and snapped this fun picture
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 […]
Auditions open for “The Edgar Allen Poe Afterlife Radio Show”
The Grand Marais Playhouse is taking auditions for the Edgar Allen Poe Afterlife Radio Show, which will be performed live on-stage Halloween weekend at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. There are roles for five or more people high school age to adult. The cast includes Edgar Allen Poe, a smart alec cat, and actors that perform sections from, The […]
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!