Tim and Beth Kennedy held a fundraiser for DFL candidates at their Grand Marais house last Saturday and it was well attended. Attending from L-R was Rob Ecklund, 3A Minnesota House of Representative from International Falls who is running against Ely Mayor Roger Skraba; Jennifer Schulz, Duluth, who is running for Congress against incumbent Pete Stauber; U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, […]
Ginny Storlie for a third consecutive county board seat Q & As
Ginny Storlie is running for a third consecutive county board seat and once again is squaring off against Bruce Martinson, himself a former county commissioner representing the west end of the county. Martinson answered question posed to him last week and this week its Ginny’s turn to reply to the same questions. Q-Can you tell us a little bit about […]
Meet Dan Shirley, a candidate for the I.S.D. 166 school board
The Cook County News-Herald is introducing candidates who are running for the I.S.D. 166 school board. This week Dan Shirley took some time from his busy schedule to answer some questions posed to him about his interest in remaining on the school board. Q- Why are you running for the I.S.D. 166 school board? I’ve been on the ISD 166 […]
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! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college […]
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!
Boy’s up their record to 4-1 with victory
In a football game that wasn’t always pretty, the final score is what ultimately counts, and the Vikings beat Bigfork 24-20 at home on the Lyle Anderson field last Friday night. Cook County took an 8-0 lead early and led 8-0 at the half. Bigfork scored a touchdown in the third but missed on their two-point conversion. Both teams had […]