Cook County Auditor/ Treasurer Brady Powers presented the year-end 2021 local one percent local option sales tax report to commissioners at the board’s Tuesday, February 22 meeting. The numbers reflected what many of us knew. Cook County remains a popular vacation destination. In all, the one percent sales tax netted $2,242,232.22 for 2021, up 28 percent over 2020, which saw […]
EPA Issues power plant emissions data for 2021
On Friday, February 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released publicly available, annual data on 2021 emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon dioxide (CO2), and mercury from 2power plants in the lower 48 states. Emissions in 2021 were higher than 2020, reflecting a rebound in coal-fired generation as natural gas prices and energy demand increased. However, […]
Silver Bay’s Veteran’s Home receives an “excellent” rating from the MDH
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay recently received an “unheard of” excellent result for their annual quality survey. The facility not only was found to be in compliance to maintain its nursing home license but received zero deficiencies from the surveyors! During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care facilities are challenged to maintain excellence in all aspects of operations […]
New Beginnings
Kristi and Erik Godfrey of Vadnais Heights are pleased to announce the birth of their twin boys. Donovan Thomas weighs 7 pounds and is 20 inches long. Stellan David weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces and is 20.7 inches long. They were born on November 29th, 2021. They were welcomed home by their puppy, Ted. Grandparents are Tom and Cindy Godfrey […]
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 […]
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!
STUDENT NEWS
Alyssa Martinson graduates from Bethel University Alyssa Martinson graduated from Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, following the fall 2021 semester. Martinson earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations; Spanish. She is the daughter of Bruce and Sheryl Martinson from Schroeder, Minnesota. Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with nearly 4,500 students from 47 states and 22 […]
Olya Wright competes at State Nordic Ski meet
Cook County I.S.D. 166 Sophomore Olya Wright finished a tremendous Nordic ski season by qualifying and competing at the 2022 Minnesota High School Nordic State Championships. She was the lone qualifier from the North Shore Storm team, combining athletes from Two Harbors and Cook County. The meet was held at Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota, on Wednesday and Thursday, February […]
Three alpine skiers qualify for state
Following tremendous success throughout the regular season, Ray Dressley, Kalina Dimitrova and Cy Oberholzer each qualified for the Minnesota State High School League Alpine State Championship. The state meet was held on February 16 at Giant’s Ridge Golf and Ski Resort. Kalina placed 61st out of 88 qualifiers in the girls’ individual race. Duluth’s Lauren Carlson was the individual champion. […]