More than 10,300 Veterans and spouses are interred among the three State Veterans Cemeteries. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is dedicated to providing Cemetery visitors a sense of warmth, comfort and support as they spend time with their family members at their final resting place. During the winter holidays, in particular, MDVA works to create a special environment […]
Your family health history: What’s coming up behind you?
You may already know that you inherited your father’s chin, your grandmother’s sweet tooth, or your uncle’s love of puzzles. Gathering up a “Family Health History” can help you to understand if you share their health risks too. Stories of family members’ past health challenges and causes of death hold important clues about the future health of family members. This […]
North Shore Health employees nearly 100 percent vaccinated
North Shore Health (NSH) and Care Center Administrator Kimber Wraalstad reports that most employees at North Shore Health have been vaccinated. While most NSH employees received vaccinations to stave off covid, some didn’t. About one dozen NSH workers resisted getting their shots. However, a ruling by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gave health care workers until December […]
BWCA permits will be harder to come by this summer
An increase in visitors to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) over the last two seasons has been a boon to area resorts and outfitters, but the wilderness has also suffered damage from some irresponsible (or unknowing) campers and canoeists. In light of the one-million acre parks increased popularity largely brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Forest […]
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!
Bong Center collects gifts for Veterans
In the spirit of the Holiday Season, The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, the Bong Book Club, Richard I. Bong American Legion Auxiliary, and the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post #435 are once again looking for donations for the Silver Bay Minnesota Veterans Home. The program started 12 years ago to bring some holiday cheer to area veterans. […]
Winter parking goes into effect for Grand Marais
Now that snow is finally here the City of Grand Marais wants to remind residents to follow the parking rules to help city employees remove snow from the city streets. Between midnight and 5 a.m. please park on the odd side of the street on odd days (1st, 3rd, 5th etc.) and park on the even side of the street […]
Grand Marias Rec Park numbers up over last year
Grand Marais Rec Park Director David Tersteeg reported that 2021 camping and boating revenue “is nearly all in and tracking to exceed last year’s total by 15 percent.” That bit of good news came at the park board’s December 7 meeting. Significant gains, said Tersteeg, could be attributed to being open for an entire season, plus “the pandemic driven demand […]
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This red fox might be trying to hide behind a tree, but its hiding spot isn’t working out too well. Did you know that red fox can climb trees and sometimes are found sleeping in tree branches? They are also similar to cats because of their curious nature and are most active at night.
Winter finally arrives with a blast of snow and high winds
Any doubt that winter would shrug its broad shoulders and skip the Northland ended last Sunday and Monday as blustery northwest winds howled and shook houses and lots of snow blanketed the ground. City and county snowplow truck operators worked long hours through the day and night to clear the roads. Private snowplow drivers worked throughout the night, opening driveways […]