Rain and lightning do not stop Memorial Day Service
“From the American Revolution to the global war on terrorism, more than one million American veterans have made the Supreme Sacrifice,” said a somber American Legion Post 413 Commander Robert (Bob) Mattson. “They died so that we could continue to cherish things they loved, God, country, and family. “That is why are gathered here on Memorial Day, to honor the […]
Owner of Lutsen Mountains and Granite Peak to purchase Big Snow Resort, Michigan
Charles Skinner agrees to acquire the largest ski area in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Charles Skinner, the owner of Minnesota’s Lutsen Mountains Ski Area and Wisconsin’s Granite Peak Ski Area, has a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Big Snow Resort, which consists of Indianhead and Blackjack ski areas, from Art Dumke. Skinner’s family has owned and operated vacation destination ski areas […]
Hats off to the CCHS 2022 graduating class
It was a great and glorious day for thirty Cook County High School seniors who received their high school diplomas at the CCHS Commencement Ceremony held in the Pam Taylor gymnasium on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Band Director Amanda Engstrom got things started by leading the band in playing “Pomp and Circumstance.” Next, Superintendent Christopher Lindholm welcomed the guests, parents, […]
Community Center Services
Many residents of Cook County now think of the Community Center as “the place I went to get my COVID vaccine”. It is true, the Community Center has been a vital part of Cook County’s amazing implementation of a massive vaccination program. The Arena was a constant hive of activity as the clinic and public health staff faithfully administered vaccines […]
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You never know who is going to show up at your door! “Mr. Stubs stopped by for a look,” said Suzanne and John Davies of Lutsen.
Remembering John Mianowski
What kind of offspring is produced when you cross a brilliant mathematics and computer science educator (Jane) with a humorous, hardworking, community minded man (Walt) who had a penchant for wearing Santa Claus outfits and clown costumes? You get John Mianowski of course. Or “Bing”, the highly competent reservations manager and technical whiz at Cascade Lodge, who doubled as a […]
Commissioners adopt county Tobacco Ordinance
The Tobacco Ordinance adopted by the county board of commissioners on November 16, 2019, was amended by the county board on May 24, 2022. Before adopting the updated version, commissioners heard from Grand Portage RBC member John Morin, who talked about the importance of tobacco to the indigenous culture. Morin said kids can take part in traditional sacred ceremonies involving […]
John Mianowski
John T. Mianowski passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. John was born February 17, 1956, to Jane and Walter Mianowski. He was an only child. After graduating from Cook County High School in 1974 John attended the University of Minnesota. While living in the Twin Cities John played bass guitar for a number of rock bands. Much like his […]