After reading last week’s article on Cook County property valuations, I wanted to write in about our experience. We received our proposed tax statement in November, post-dated November 18th. Upon seeing our tax increase, I looked at the date of the meeting, and it had passed already, on November 29th. Eleven days notice seemed insufficient to me. For reference, our […]
Grant Hauschild listens to community concerns
Minnesota State Senator Grant Haushchild (03, DFL) paid a visit to Cook County last Friday, February 10, to listen to area leaders’ concerns and ask questions about what bills he could take to the legislature or bills that could be changed to help the county. He left with a hefty list to address. The luncheon meeting was held at Skyport […]
Historical Reflections
JUNIOR NORDIC VIKINGS FINISH SEASON STRONG The junior high championships were held at Snowflake Nordic Center. Pictured above are Nate Carlson and Joey Chmelik at the starting line. Joe Rauzi was the sixth-grade champion. He had a lightning-fast classic race beating the second-place finisher by 1:22, a big lead in a 3k race. Other top ten finishers for the day […]
County board holds busy meeting
Commissioners held a public hearing at their Tuesday, February 14 board meeting to hear concerns about the draft ordinance that would call for banning wakeboarding on Caribou Lake. Wakeboarding is defined as “the untethered use of a surfboard behind a watercraft.” Only one member of the public came forward; Carl, a member of the Caribou Lake Association, went before the […]
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 […]
CCHD issues travel advisory due to icy conditions
On Tuesday, February 14, the Cook County Highway Department issued a travel advisory for county gravel roads due to icy road conditions. Highway Maintenance Superintendent Matt Nesheim stated that snow-covered county gravel roads are in “especially poor condition.” Highway department staff are working to address the poor road conditions, but continued rain is impeding their progress. “We are working to […]
8th District MSHS 2023 scholarships available
Several scholarships are available from the 8th District MN State Horticultural Society for 2023. An applicant must be a graduating senior residing or attending school in the 8th District OR a non-traditional student, college student, second-time winner, etc. who will be attending a college or technical school within one calendar year; no restriction as to course or school. The acceptable […]
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 Cook County News Herald, PO Box 757, Grand Marais MN 55604. Thank you!