Most of us who live in Cook County love our natural surroundings—light on water, lichens and mosses on rocks, white pines and cedars. Sometimes people ask me, “Do you ever get so you don’t even notice? Do you ever stop being awed by the nature around?” I think I can answer ‘no’ to that; I try to look at our […]
Nancy Moran (Johnson) Needham
Nancy Moran (Johnson) Needham, age 57, of Plymouth, formerly of Grand Marais, passed away November 10, 2021. She was a loving sister, aunt, daughter, friend, and amazing mother. She was a lover of life, full of laughter and humor, and possessed a heart full of love for her family, friends, and animals. Not a fan of: ziplining, hot air ballooning, […]
Thomas Nelson
Thomas R. Nelson, 79, of Grand Marais, Minnesota, died on October 21, 2021, in Two Harbors at the Water View Shores Care Center. Thomas was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on May 4, 1942, to Roy A. Nelson and Joan (Helle) Nelson. He went to school in Chicago and the University of Illinois. Later he moved to Duluth, Minnesota, where […]
Rumsey George Ellsworth Christian
Rumsey George Ellsworth Christian, Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Godfather, Uncle, Friend. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, November 5, 2021. George was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 8, 1925. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Gloria; son, Mark; daughter-in-law, Bridget Votel (Anne); father, Ellsworth; mother, Marcella; stepmother, Marie; brother, Edward; sister, Joy Galbreath; parents […]
Historical Reflections
CCHS BAND RECEIVES FIRST PLACE HONORS The Cook County High School Senior High Band gave a sterling performance which earned them a superior rating and first place honors at the recent World of Music Festival held in Minneapolis.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGONOVEMBER 19, 2001 v The new director of the Joint Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority, John Kremer, worked with the board November 13 to begin finding a focus for the development of the Business Development Area (BDA) near the county Law Enforcement Center. Kremer asked for, and received, two board motions that will allow him to work […]
New Minnesota-born solution to group gift giving arrives in time for Holidays
GroupHug has launched just in time for the holiday season and the inevitable group gifts that will be organized, as we find new ways to connect and be together during the holidays. Created to restore the gesture in group giving, Minneapolis-based business GroupHug, is focused on easy financial collection for groups and ensuring everyone feels a part of the giving. […]
Erickson recognized as one of the top women in finance for 2021
Grand Marais State Bank is excited to announce that Assistant Vice President Marja Erickson has been recognized by Finance & Commerce magazine as one of the Top Women in Finance for 2021. Each year Finance & Commerce honors the Top Women in Finance in Minnesota. Marja, along with 28 other women were selected for this year’s class. The program strives […]
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., $22 (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 […]
Pets 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!