A severe storm passed through Cook County late in the evening on Sunday, June 19, taking down trees, power lines and unfortunately causing a fatality on Duncan Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. In the Lutsen area, trees crashed down on several homes and in “downtown” Lutsen an art gallery. However, in the aftermath of the storm, the... READ MORE >
Representatives from One Roof Housing of Duluth were in Grand Marais in June, sharing information on the partnerships the organization has formed in Cook County. At the Grand Marais City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 8, Cliff Knettel joined Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development (EDA) Director Mary Somnis to describe a proposed housing project in the city of Grand Marais.... READ MORE >
At the last Grand Marais City Council meeting on June 8, Councilor Tracy Benson said she had heard nothing about the “pop up” business called The Fly Box on First Avenue until it was under construction. She said she had been questioned by members of the public about the business being created by repurposing storage containers. Benson asked City Administrator... READ MORE >
The beautiful, but scenic Temperance River has claimed the life of a young Wayzata man. Alec Paul Bertil Lawrenz, 18, of Wayzata, Minnesota, was swimming in the Temperance River, on the lower side of Highway 61, on June 11 when he went through the strong current under a bridge and did not resurface. His body was recovered at approximately 1:42... READ MORE >
The Eric Thomas Emerging Artist Award, an annual scholarship, was developed by the Grand Marais Art Colony and Leah Thomas in memory of Leah’s brother, Eric Thomas (1956-2013). Two awards were presented at the Cook County High School Awards Program on May 23. Presenting the award, Leah Thomas said, “Congratulations to Cassie Burkett and Samantha Scalise, recipients of the 2016... READ MORE >
Gunflint Trail emergency responders were stretched thin when they faced not one, but two water rescues on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The first incident started with a 9-1-1 call to Cook County Law Enforcement at 12:37 p.m. from a SPOT emergency beacon coming from Duncan Lake. Not knowing what the emergency was, Cook County and Gunflint Search and Rescue (SAR)... READ MORE >
It takes many volunteers to operate Ruby’s Pantry in Cook County. On May 24 those volunteers were recognized with an anniversary dinner at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Everyone agreed it is hard to believe that it has been a year since the first Ruby’s Pantry was held at School District 166 on May 14, 2015. After a wonderful dinner funded by... READ MORE >
I’ve mentioned my New Year’s resolution a few times since I declared that I was making one in January. Mostly I’ve noted that I have completely failed in keeping my resolution. What was that resolution? I vowed to finish just one thing before starting something else. I had hopes of finishing an entire News-Herald article without getting sidetracked by a... READ MORE >
The general election for the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa was held Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Band members went to the polls at the Old Log School from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote for one four-year position—tribal chairman. Running for the chairman seat was incumbent Norman W. Deschampe, opposed by Donovan Dahmen. Deschampe held on to... READ MORE >
The grand finale of the Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School Talent Show on June 1 was finding out if Cook County Schools/ISD 166 Counselor Kris Hoffman would have his head shaved. Hoffman had issued a challenge to students—collect over 500 items for the Cook County Food Shelf and he would shave his head at the talent competition. The kids did it!... READ MORE >
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