TIME TO PLAY IN THOSE PUDDLES Mary Aldrich of Duluth splashed through a puddle along a tote road south of Babinah Corners.
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOAPRIL 1, 2002 v A large group of Harbor Park supporters was in attendance at the regular meeting of the Grand Marais City Council on March 27 to voice their concerns over the council’s recent vote against seeking grant funding to build the park. At its prior meeting the council voted 3-2 not to pursue a $550,000 grant […]
Snowflakes
I have been thinking about snowflakes lately. Delicate. Light. Ethereal. Beautiful. Yet, when clumped together, formed into a tight, hard snowball, or pushed into my driveway by a large, orange rasping grader, they are brawny and bullying. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo suffered from polio, withering one of her legs when she was a child. Because she was limited physically, she […]
Great Lakes navigation season opener a reminder of Minnesota iron’s regional impact
The Soo Locks, which serve as Lake Superior’s gateway, will open March 25 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, signaling the seasonal start of commercial shipping on the Great Lakes As is typically the case, iron ore from Minnesota will be the initial downbound cargo through the locks, as the Burns Harbor and American Century are expected to begin loading overnight […]
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 […]
Liam Richard Erickson
Renee and Rick Erickson, of Superior, Wisconsin, proudly announce the birth of their son Liam Richard Erickson, born on January 17, 2022. Liam was born at Essentia Health St Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Liam was born at 11:21 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 1.5 oz and measured 19 1/4 inches. Grandparents are Larry and Linda Erickson of Superior, Wisconsin, and […]
Congressman Pete Stauber has two opponents
Incumbent Republican Congressman Pete Stauber of Hermantown is being challenged by two Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidates. Jennifer Schultz DFLDuluth, who is State House District 7A Rep. has announced that she is not running for a fifth term in the Minnesota legislature and will instead run against Stauber. Ernest Joseph Opprgaard lll, of Bemidji, originally was running as a 7th Congressional District candidate […]
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!
Odyssey Resorts acquires The Mountain Inn in Lutsen
Odyssey Resorts, Minnesota’s largest developer of resort properties, announced today it has acquired The Mountain Inn, a 29-unit hotel at the base of the Lutsen Mountains Ski and Summer Resort on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The Mountain Inn is an all-seasons boutique hotel that provides guests with quick and convenient to Lutsen Mountains and comfortable amenities. The property […]
Poyirier selected to allconference team
Viking senior forward Rhonnie Poyirier capped off a great season on the basketball court by being named to the all-conference second team. Poyirier was the team’s only player named all-conference. The all-conference team selections are voted on by the conference coaches who see all of the kids play. Rhonnie was a double double machine, leading the 2021-2022 Vikings in scoring […]