Candidate Answers from Bruce Martinson
Bruce Martinson is running against incumbent Ginny Storlie to see who will represent District 5 as county commissioner. Ginny suffered an accident and her response to these questions will run next week. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. After 29 years of managing Superior Ridge Resort Motel and raising our family in Schroeder, my wife, Sheryl, and I […]
Minnesotans who receive tax credits will pay about 3.5% less for 2023 premiums
Starting November 1, Minnesotans looking for health coverage for 2023 can shop and compare plans and save money through MNsure, Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace. Now that final rates are available from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, MNsure has new estimates for how much Minnesotans will actually pay for health premiums in 2023 — and it’s about 3.5% less than 2022. […]
Arrowhead Transit will provide free rides to the polls
Arrowhead Transit will provide free tides to the polls on Tuesday, November 8, for anyone who lives within a Dial-A-Ride service area. For Cook County, that includes Grand Marais. Please call at least one day in advance to schedule a ride. When you call, please provide the dispatcher with the following information: Where to pick you up; the location of […]
Committee Addressing Racial Equity (CARE)
In 2020, the Community Leadership Group (aka Joint Powers) began meeting to discuss two areas of need in Cook County: housing and racial equity here in Cook County. Today, the Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has a director, Jason Hale, who along with his board are working tirelessly to solve our local housing crisis. As the workforce housing group met, another […]
Historical Reflections
MEET THREE 1971 GRADUATING CCHS SENIORSFrom left to right are Michele Simon, Lyanne Holte, and Jennifer Krueger.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. Ruby’s Pantry will now be at the Cook County High School, near football field. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Ruby’s Pantry West End Ruby’s Pantry West End, […]
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 the Cook County News Herald, PO Box 757, Grand Marais MN 55604. Thank you!