This last week visitors to the Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts lobby were greeted to a wide display of colorful gingerbread houses. Children visiting with their families over the holidays made the creative collection, with more than 35 gingerbread houses spread out across three tables and on the floor. Kits for the houses were provided by the resort.
My Journey with VERIZON from 3G to 5G Cellphone Service
Did you receive the same Christmas greeting from VERIZON that I did? “Your device has been suspended. Upgrade your device today.” I tried to upgrade my device at least five different times before Christmas. Beginning early in 2022, VERIZON customers received this notice: “Action is required on your account. Our 3G network is shutting down. One or more of your […]
Loren R. Leslie
CAPT Loren R. Leslie, MC, USNR (Ret) of Lutsen and Minnetonka, MN, died on 31 December, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born in Fillmore County Minnesota and attended LeRoy High School. He went on to attend the University of Minnesota, graduating with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Doctor of Medicine degrees. In 1955 he wed […]
Steve Homa
Age 93 of Hovland and Grand Marais, Minnesota February 3, 1929 – December 29, 2022 Korean War Army Veteran, Member of American Legion Post 413 Funeral Mass, January 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, 10 East 5th St., Grand Marais, Minnesota Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St, Duluth Minnesota 55805, 218-727- 3555. Please […]
Famed Minnesota DNR biologist Glenn Del Giudice passes away
Following a week-long stay in a hospital, imminent Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) moose and whitetail deer researcher Glenn Del Giudice passed away on December 23, 2022. He was 68, reportedly one week away from retirement. Glen spent three decades as the Minnesota DNR Deer Project leader in the Forest Wildlife Populations Research Group. In 2012 he accepted the […]
Library Friends of Cook County awards book grants to five area libraries
Library Friends of Cook County is happy to announce that five area libraries have received assistance grants totaling $4,850.00, from funds raised during the 2022 grant cycle. Grant recipients for the winter grant cycle are: • Birch Grove Charter School granted $1,000.00 for student and staff chosen book titles. • Great Expectations Charter School granted $1,000.00 for new non-fiction and […]
Historical Reflections
PRESENTING TIBERIUS ELI RIDLBAUER Jeremy and Christina Ridlbauer are pleased to introduce Tiberius Eli. Ty was born on November 21, 2012, at 3:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. Ty’s grandparents are Steve and Candy Ridlbauer of Loves Park, Illinois, and Gail Packer of Grand Marais, Minnesota. He is also loved by great-grandparents Charles and Joyce Ridlbauer of Rockford, […]
Winter home safety
Cook County Emergency Management would like to share some friendly winter safety reminders as we move into the new year and rest of winter. Many of us use wood for heating. Please make sure to burn clean, dry wood, and most importantly, have your chimney cleaned frequently. Your home should be equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure […]