The Joan Drury Award is named in honor of local resident Joan Drury, and recognizes one community member and one business each year who exemplify a commitment to creating a peaceful and just community that fosters healthy relationships and does not tolerate violence. The Violence Prevention Center is currently accepting nominations for the Joan Drury Award through July 1st. One […]
Celebrate Arbor Month by planting a tree
With warmer weather and May being Arbor Month, now is a great time to plant a tree, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Minnesotans across the state can plant trees now to support resilient community forests into the future,” said Jennifer Teegarden, cooperative forest management outreach specialist. “By thoughtfully choosing, planting, and caring for a diverse mix of […]
Planning for Pride Celebration is well underway
A half dozen folks in the Cook County Pride Community have been busy getting ready for the 2022 Pride Celebration since last June. The big day in Cook County will be Saturday, June 4, but it’s just one day in a month long, no, a year-long celebration, said Lenna Stever-Sobanja. Lenna, Benjamin Nichols, Matthew Baxley and Julisa Swader stopped by […]
Hexum-Platzer running for Arrowhead Electric Cooperative Board
Sharon Hexum Platzer, Lutsen, is running for a three-year term on the Arrowhead Cooperative’s Board of Directors. She is hoping to replace Scott Harrison, the District 6 representative who has fulfilled his term limits on the board. If Sharon wins, she will be the second woman serving on the seven-member board. Here is a short interview with Sharon. “Our family […]
Schroeder Citizen of the Year
Long time Schroeder Township Council Member Bruce Martinson was selected the Schroeder Citizen of the Year for 2021. Bruce and his wife Sheryl are the principal owners and managers of Superior Ridge Resort-Motel in Schroeder. Bruce serves on a variety of township/regional committees and was a two-term county commissioner representing District 5.
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 […]
Pets 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!
Good times recorded at the Polar League track meet
The Cook County girls’ and boys’ track teams competed at the May 18 Polar League Track and Field Championship, and both teams came away with some good results. The girls placed seventh out of eleven teams in the team competition, while the boys were tenth out of eleven teams. Girls’ results 100 meters: CCHS senior Molly LaVigne posted a time […]
Boys shut out Northwoods
Through the first two innings, goose eggs appeared on the scoreboard, but the Vikings rallied for two in the third, two in the fourth, three in the fifth and one more run in the sixth to take an 8-0 win over the Northwoods Grizzlies. The game was played on Thursday, May 19, at Northwoods. Paul Dorr pitched an excellent game […]