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With temperatures falling like yesterday’s leaves Cascade Falls is now laced in ribbons of ice.
County board green lights plans for future road projects
Now that most of the road working contractors have put away their machines, it’s time to make plans for the next summer’s road work. With that in mind, Cook County Highway Engineer Robbie Hass came before the county board and requested that LHB be given the contract to design the CSHA 8/Devil Track Road improvement project for $110,159. The portion […]
Rep Rob Ecklund asks for a recount
When the votes were tallied following the November 15 election Republican Ely Mayor Roger Skraba was 37 votes ahead of incumbent Rob Ecklund, DFL International Falls, in the Minnesota House District 3A seat race. Skraba collected 10,526 votes to Ecklund’s 10,489. While Ecklund said he would ask for a recount, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State, the race was […]
North House Folk School Winterers’ Gathering
Dig out those shovels, shake out those sweaters, and lace up those boots – winter is here on the North Shore! Celebrate its arrival at North House Folk School during Winterers’ Gathering over the weekend of November 17-20. The featured speaker this year is Anton Treuer, professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. Author of several books – including The […]
Robb Hackett benefit draws big crowd
Robb Hackett will soon be leaving for Nashville, Tennessee, where he will undergo treatment for bone cancer. Treatment is expected to take five months and will be costly. That said, the community has been rallying around Hackett and his family through his ordeal. Last Saturday a “Good Luck Potluck” fundraiser and silent auction was held at the community center with […]
Writer appreciates election coverage
Dear Editor and Community, Kudos to the phenomenal staffs of the Cook County News Herald, WTIP and to the people of the Cook County community for making this election day a calm, clear exercise in democratic relationship-building and constructive civic life. Candidates, too, deserve credit for modeling exemplary civic and civil behavior. Thank you one and all! I’m so impressed […]
Thank you to voters who supported the school referendum
The Cook County Education Association would like to express our gratitude to the voters of Cook County for supporting the levy on the ballot this fall. Your support is essential to providing our students with the education they need and deserve. Thank you for your generosity! Sincerely, Cook County Education Members
Winter Hazard Awareness Week
Cook County had a beautiful October with above normal temperatures. But as the air turns crisp, we know that a Minnesota winter will soon be on the way. Even though we are hearty northlanders, it is a good time to refresh our cold weather skills and ensure that we are prepared for winter challenges. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety […]
Grand Marais Winter Parking Ordinance
The City of Grand Marais Parking Ordinance goes into effect on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The County is charged with plowing the city/county roads within the city limits North of Hwy 61. Please note the information below: SCHEDULE II. SNOW EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (A) All persons parking vehicles on the streets or highways of the city must park vehicles according to […]