Three northern Minnesota Tribes and the Forest Service Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding
On May 2, 2023 Chairwoman Cathy Chavers of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Chairperson Kevin R. DuPuis, Sr. of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and Chairman Robert Deschampe of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (the “Bands”) and the USDA Forest Service Regional Forester Gina Owens and Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall, […]
North Shore resident killed when a rock goes through the windshield
Two Harbors police chief Rick Hogenson at a press conference on Tuesday, May 9, released the name of the Cook County resident, Kay Spielman, 46, who died from her injuries sustained when a softball-sized rock went through her windshield at the edge of town last Friday, May 5. Hogenson said there is no threat to the public, and the cause […]
The county board votes 3-2 against merging HRA and EDA
After a lengthy discussion about merging the HRA and EDA, Cook County Commissioners voted 3-2 to keep the HRA and EDA separate. Voting for the resolution proposed by Commissioner Stacey Hawkins were Deb White, Ginny Storlie, and Hawkins. Voting against was Ann Sullivan and Dave Mills. In a separate vote, Board Chair Ann Sullivan called for the merger, with her […]
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Cook County High School 2023 Prom Queen Emmalli Myers is flanked by J Shannon (L) and Ben Obinger who were both declared Prom King(s) after a tie vote. The prom dance was hosted by Papa Charlies in Lutsen.
Mental Health Awareness Month
While mental health is essential to a person’s overall health and quality of life all year round, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time for us to come together around the message that mental health matters for every person living in our communities. Everyone has mental health, it affects how we think, feel, and act each day. […]
You are invited!
If you’ve received grant funds from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation in Duluth, or enjoyed the benefits of the many programs the Johnson Foundation has funded, or if you know and appreciate the foundation’s retiring executive director Joan Gardner Goodno: Please join Friends of Joan in thanking her for her great service to our county and celebrating her retirement. We […]
How do we end gun violence?
Another shooting this week and one close to home in Thunder Bay. Abortions seem to get more attention than guns. We must protect the life of a mother who is in danger, and those who are raped or subject to incest. We need to stop going after hospitals and doctors. I hear “how dare us” take away these guns and […]
A celebration of writing was held at GES
The Great Expectations School Writing Celebration was held on Thursday evening, April 27th. “We had a wonderful turnout for our annual event. It is a fabulous way to share and celebrate our students’ writing journey throughout their years at GES,” said Jeanne Spry. Depending on the kids’ grade level, the poems, prose, stories, and book reports were well done for […]