As of February 3, there was a report of 43 new COVID-19 cases in Cook County over the previous seven days. That brought the cumulative cases to 737 since the start of the pandemic. Statewide, COVID- 19 cases are reported weekly by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Because Cook County includes over-the-counter antigen tests which are not reported to […]
Historical Reflections
Welcome to downtown Grand Marais in the year 1917. This photo was provided by the Cook County Historical Society for an August 6, 1990, edition of the News-Herald.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOFEBRUARY 11, 2002 v After several years of anticipation, Schroeder finally has the newly renovated post office it’s been waiting for. The ugly cement façade of the old building has yielded to a warm wood Lundie-style exterior; its cramped dark quarters changed to a bright and spacious interior. There’s plenty of room now to mingle and meet, which […]
Creating the community we want to see: Volunteering with the Violence Prevention Center
For the past 36 years, support, resources, and a listening ear have been at the other end of the line when callers dial the Violence Prevention Center’s Support Line. The Support Line serves as an access point for community members to connect with key services such as safety planning, emotional support, medical advocacy, and legal advocacy. If you’ve ever called […]
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 […]
Take & Create Art Kits at Grand Marais Library
Grand Marais Public Library will be distributing 30 free art activity kits starting February 14. Designed by COMPAS Teaching Artist Teresa Cox, the Paper Design Collage Take & Create Art Kit explores color relationships and design using geometric shapes. Participants experiment with using papers to create an original collage, and experience drawing, color relationships, cutting, sharing and discussion. Materials and […]
Gunflint Trail Historical Society appoints new Executive Director
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society Board chair Bill Douglas announced today that a new Executive Director has been appointed for the Gunflint Trail Historical Society. Mark Hennessy, will assume the role of Executive Director and fill the newly created position for the organization. The Executive transition will take place over the next several weeks. Long time Campus Director Bonnie Schudy […]
Cook County GOP Caucus draws a nice turnout
It was cold, but not cold enough to keep away 30 people from attending the February 1, 2022, two and one-half hour long Cook County GOP Basic Political Operating Unit (BPOU) Precinct Caucus held at the Cook County Higher Education building. Current GOP County chair Trent Spry could not attend because he was called to duty. In addition to attending […]
8th District Horticultural Society 2022 scholarships available
Several scholarships are available from the 8th District MN State Horticultural Society for 2022. An applicant must be a graduating senior residing or attending school in the 8th District OR a non-traditional student, college student, second-time winner, etc. who will be attending a college or technical school within one calendar year; no restriction as to course or school. The acceptable […]
Fire burns sauna
On Friday morning, February 4, a fire burned a sauna on South Shore Drive, Devil Track Lake. The Grand Marais and Maple Hill fire departments and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office responded to the blaze. The fire was reported to dispatch at 7:06 a.m. Deputy Chris Schrupp responded to the fire at 1079 South Shore Drive. In his report, Schrupp […]