Cook County Commissioners approved the hiring of several new employees at the boards’ May 10 meeting. Rory Anderson was hired as the new Soil and Water District Administrator. He will replace the vacancy left by Theresa Oberg who resigned. Tia Parks, Lutsen, was offered the job as the Highway Department environmental Specialist. This is a new position at the Highway […]
Free Health Care Fraud, Waste & Abuse Prevention Online Class Offered Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Senior LinkAge Line® will offer two Health Care Fraud, Waste & Abuse Prevention classes Wednesday, June 8, 2022, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and again from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to detect and report potential errors, fraud and abuse; review potential fraud and scams targeting older adults, how to read their Medicare Summary Notice, learn […]
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On Thursday, May 12, the Cascade River was filled to the brim! Paul Sundberg said, “If the Cascade doesn’t wash out today it is the closest, I have ever seen it to overflowing.”
YMCA Dance Presents “DIVA”
Arrowhead Center for the Arts, May 19-21The YMCA dance program holds its performance season January- May. Over 50 local dancers ranging in age from three to adult will perform dance routines in the upcoming recital in ballet, jazz and tap. Dancers have been learning choreography under the instruction of Christine Curtis, Breana Johnson and Lenna Stever- Sobanja over the past several months and will be putting […]
Music Education Event with Brittany Haas, Brittany Karlson, and Joe K. Walsh
The North Shore Music Association presents an all-ages educational program featuring the string trio of Brittany Haas, Brittany Karlson, and Joe K. Walsh, “a modern string band—from bluegrass to old-time, with many stops along the way.” Please join us at the Grand Marais Art Colony (120 W. 3rd Ave. – Founders Hall) for this fun, 45-minute educational program on May […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Annual Memorial Day Services Annual Memorial Day Services at Maple Hill Church and Cemetery begin at 9:30 a.m. Veteran Memorial Day Services at the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais begin at 11:00 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the […]
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!
Boys Play Doubleheader Against Two Harbors
The Vikings lost the first game of a double header to Two Harbors, but the game was close for a good while. The Agates scored one run in the first, two in the second and one in the third to take a 4-0 lead going into the fourth inning. The Vikings countered with three in the fourth and shut the […]
Jacob Dorr Throws a No-Hitter Against Carlton
Cook County senior Jacob Dorr had a day on the mound that he won’t soon forget. The lanky right-hander threw a no-hitter against the Carlton Bulldogs in a game played in Carlton on Tuesday, May 17. Jacob struck out 11 Bulldogs over five innings. The game was called because of the ten-run rule, with the Vikings leading 14-0. Amos Falter […]
Matt Kero Invitational Track Results
The boys and girls CCHS track team traveled to Denfeld High School on May 13 to participate in the Matt Kero track meet, and both squads posted some great results. In a field of athletes from large schools, Ryan Christiansen ran 11.82 in the 100 meters to take third place. Ryan placed 13th in the 200 meters with a time […]