One of the first topics of business at the Lutsen Town Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, was appointing an interim town clerk. It was the last official meeting for Clerk Amity Goettl, who submitted her resignation in August. Three citizens answered the call for an interim clerk, submitting applications to serve as clerk until the election in March 2012—Sylviya Duclos,... READ MORE >
In response to calls for increased marketing of lots in the Cedar Grove Business Park, Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Matt Geretschlaeger invited John Marshall and Aaron Brossolt of the Golden Shovel Agency to an EDA meeting to explain the services they offer. At the September 13 meeting, the men explained that their business is... READ MORE >
The Cook County Curling Club is very excited about the start of the new season and hopes that community members take this opportunity to learn more about the sport. Curler Joanne Smith encourages people to come learn about curling, a lifetime sport. Smith notes that curling isn’t just about being on the ice, it’s about strategy. And for those interested... READ MORE >
Campers at Way of the Wilderness campground and staff at Wilderness Canoe Base have been startled—and frustrated—by some unwelcome wildlife recently. A pair of enterprising bear cubs and their mother have been finding their way into places they do not belong. Bud Darling, at Way of the Wilderness, said some campers at his resort received the surprise of their life... READ MORE >
Dee Brazell of Grand Marais set out to have a quiet cup of coffee on her deck at her home on Bally Creek Road at about 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20. Her husband, Mickey Brazell, had told her he had heard wolves howling and she wanted to hear them. Instead, she got a phone call from Mickey telling her... READ MORE >
Although the Pagami Creek fire never crossed the Lake-Cook County border, it came close and precautions were taken in case it did spread to Cook County. Several roads were closed to vehicles as well as Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) entry points, portages, and remote campsites in the Superior National Forest within Cook County. At press time there are... READ MORE >
In this issue of the Cook County News-Herald, you will find our special Fall Home Improvement insert. We always have fun putting this special supplement together, starting with trying to decide what to write about. Since there is a limited amount of room, there is hearty competition over what stories will run. We are always amazed at how much is... READ MORE >
Judy Siegle of Grand Marais will be packing a bag and heading to Haiti in November—not for a vacation, but to join a crew building homes for families in the storm-torn region with the Jimmy and Rosalind Carter 2011 Work Project. Each year the Carters spearhead a project with Habitat for Humanity. This year the goal is to build 100... READ MORE >
Some businesses do spring cleaning—others tackle cleanup chores in the fall. That was the case for the Beaver House in downtown Grand Marais. Before closing up for the winter, the Cronberg family commissioned Yarrow Korf and Jim Baird, who specialize in sandblasting and building restoration, to give the Grand Marais landmark a facelift. There has been a longtime collaboration between... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, September 28, the Pagami Creek Fire was 61% contained and fire fighters were being aided in efforts to completely extinguish the 93,459-acre fire by infrared technology. Infrared identifies heat along the fire perimeter allowing firefighters to focus on those areas where hot spots still exist. There were concerns as fuels continue to dry and there was a possibility... READ MORE >
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