Interested in getting your CDL A or CDL B-Bus Endorsement for FREE? We have a NEW Commercial Driver’s License Training Cohort starting August 31st in Cook County! Want to learn more? Contact us at 218-387-3411 or email gethelp@mycche.org What is a Class A Commercial Driver’s License? Class A: any vehicle towing a unit of more than 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle […]
Library restoration work begins
Grand Marais’ library facility sustained damage this spring, when it flooded in from the floor along the North, hillside wall. Restoration work is scheduled to begin the fourth week of August causing some service interruptions. The tentative schedule, which follows, and any updates will be posted on the library’s website. Pickup window service will be offered on Monday, August 22. […]
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Ruby’s Pantry-RUBY’S IS MOVING 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 Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County High School. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Ruby’s Pantry West End […]
Wild 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!
Two injured in a motorcycle accident
Two Forman, North Dakota residents were injured when their motorcycle went off road at 569 Gunflint Trail near the Grand Marais water tower. The accident was called into the Cook County Law Enforcement dispatch at 10:39 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9. Law enforcement arrived on the scene three minutes later at 10:42 a.m. Scott Allen Buckhouse was the driver of […]
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The Evangelical Free Church and Spirit of Wilderness Episcopal churches get together to host an International Student dinner the last Tuesday of the month. For the most recent meal Beth Kennedy said, “We served a Thanksgiving dinner with Thanksgiving decorations at Evangelical Free church with the Spirit of Wilderness Episcopal church joining together to put this on! Over 40 students […]
Fisherman’s Picnic Trail run results
Sponsored by the North Shore Ski and Run Club, the annual Fisherman’s Picnic Trail Run held on the rugged trail of Pincushion Mountain is always one of the highlights of the picnic and this year’s series of races were no different. Dave Duede,43, from Egan, Minnesota, won the men’s five-mile race with a time of 30:03.6. Grand Marais runner Shane […]
Buck’s Big Fish Contest winners
Once again there was some mighty big fish caught and entered in Buck’s Big Fish Contest. Sponsored by Buck’s Hardware and Northern Wild’s Media Inc. this is one event dedicated to the original creation and spirit of Fisherman’s Picnic. So, who are the big winners? Once again Dan Roberts ruled the Brook Trout division. Dan also took first place in […]
2022 Tractor Pull results
One of the favorite viewer events is the Kid’s Pedal to the Medal Tractor pull and this year was no different, as large crowds gathered to cheer the kids on. Win or lose, the kids all put in a great effort, and everyone walked away with at least a can of pop for their efforts. Congratulations to all the children […]