Once again a group of local snowmobilers is going to “ride for those who can’t” in the Blackwoods Blizzard Tour. The Blizzard Tour supports the victims of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and their families. The three-day, 370-mile snowmobile ride takes place in February 2012, but riders are preparing now. The third annual “Dinner with a Purpose” will be held at... READ MORE >
Hunters in Minnesota are taking advantage of being able to register their deer on the Internet or on the phone. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Specialist Dave Ingebrigtsen said 53% of firearm deer registrations were completed online or by telephone. It makes gathering the hunt totals a bit challenging, but Ingebrigtsen provided the follow statistics on the firearm deer... READ MORE >
When Willard Nelson’s family published an ad announcing his 97th birthday on 11-11-11, it was stated that Willard was the oldest veteran and oldest male in Cook County. It turns out that although it is believed that Willard is the oldest male living in Cook County, he is not the oldest veteran! That honor goes to Army veteran Lucille “Lu”... READ MORE >
A cheerful holiday tradition will begin soon—the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Everyone is welcome to take a turn at a red kettle—it’s an easy and fun way to help neighbors in need. A friendly presence is all that is needed, but musical offerings are greatly appreciated by all. This fundraiser enables Cook County’s Salvation Army service unit to provide... READ MORE >
The Gunflint Trail is a beautiful remote area—but it generally has a telephone link to civilization. That was not the case on November 18, 2011 when phone lines and emergency 911 access were out of service. Contacted on Tuesday, November 22, a CenturyLink representative said the company had no record of an outage in the Grand Marais area, but residents—... READ MORE >
Throughout the year, the Northwoods Fiber Guild—and friends—gathers at various places throughout the county to knit, to crochet, to craft, creating beautiful one-of-a-kind items. On Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., many of these wonderful creations will be on display at the Grand Marais Art Colony during the Fiber Guild’s Holiday Open House & Sale. The talented... READ MORE >
Buck’s Big Buck Contest ended Sunday, November 20 and the frontrunners in last week’s Cook County News-Herald were able to hold onto their first place positions. Winning a new rifle for the largest deer by dressed weight is Gary Schlienz of Grand Marais with his buck which weighed 236 pounds. Half of the prize money (from the $4,500 entry fees)... READ MORE >
There was consensus at a special meeting of the Grand Marais Park Board on Tuesday, November 15. All of the members shared the same response to the $595,190.70 price tag for a walkway and stormwater management area at the east end of the campground—shock. The special meeting at the Rec. Park office was called to talk about ways the “Community... READ MORE >
After a 10-day comment period, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Tom Landwehr announced on November 10 that the DNR would grant Lutsen Mountains Corp.’s request to continue drawing water from the Poplar River for snowmaking— with some conditions. Lutsen Mountains Corp. (LMC) asked the DNR to allow the ski hill to continue to pump water despite the low... READ MORE >
An early morning meeting of the Cook County commissioners and the firm it hired to evaluate the Superior National at Lutsen (SNL) Golf Course resulted in an increase in the amount of 1 Percent Recreation and Infrastructure Tax allocated to the golf course, from $1.8 million to $3.1 million. The Monday, Nov. 14 meeting was called to hear recommendations from... READ MORE >
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