20 YEARS AGOOCTOBER. 15, 2001 After months of negotiations that involved even the highest officials in the state, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and Minnesota Power have finally reached an agreement with LTV Corporation to acquire the assets of LTV Steel Mining Company in northeastern Minnesota for a total of $87.5 million. The deal was finalized Wednesday. Cleveland-Cliffs said it would also make […]
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Quilters Silent Auction ends noon, October 17
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church Quilters Silent Quilt Auction is this week. Available for bidding are handmade quilts including wall hangings, table runners & full-size quilts – many seasonal themed items and most are beautifully machine quilted. Items are very reasonably priced and will make great gifts as well as decorations for the upcoming holidays. Proceeds from the auction are going […]
U.S. to lift border travel restrictions with Mexico and Canada
Border communities such as Grand Portage and International Falls that depend heavily on Canadian dollars to help sustain their economic communities received some good news this week. Starting in November, the United States will lift the ban on travel restrictions on land borders for Canada and Mexico for fully vaccinated travelers. Officials from the Biden Administration made the announcement on […]
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 […]
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Recently a large black bear was on the prowl looking for food in David Johnson’s back yard. Black bears are trying to fatten up before winter hibernation so keep your garbage and food items safe from these hungry beasts or suffer the consequence of cleaning up a very large mess.
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Leaves are starting to drop but it’s not too late to get out and enjoy some splendid fall color, especially in the back country on small winding roads in maple tree forests.
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!
EDA applies for IRRR funds for two infrastructure projects
At its’ Tuesday, October 12 meeting the Cook County/Grand Marais joint Economic Development Authority (EDA) passed two resolutions to apply for and accept funds from the Iron Range and Resources Rehabilitation (IRRR) Development Infrastructure grant program for two separate projects in Tofte that are aimed at, among other things, building more workforce housing. The Sawbill Village is a 2.2-acre development […]
Vikings take victory over Ely
Bend don’t break. That was the Viking’s defensive strategy against the Ely Timberwolves. As a result, Ely would end the game with more yards of offense and first downs but trail the Vikings on the scoreboard. The Cook County High School football team traveled to Ely last Friday, October 7, and took a hard-fought 14-8 victory over the Timberwolves. Ely […]