Part of the fun of preparing for our 120th anniversary open house last week was looking through the old copies of the Cook County News- Herald, bound in giant leather books, filled with old photos, stories, and ads. I wanted to put together a comprehensive list of who owned the paper when, in what building, and who worked at the... READ MORE >
Whether they are called emergency communication technicians, telecommunication professionals, or dispatchers, the folks who answer when you dial 9-1-1 play a vital role in protecting public safety. Bill Carrow, president of the Association of Public Safety Communications (APCO), spoke at a press conference at the Pima County Sheriff ‘s Department in Tucson, Arizona to announce National Public Safety Telecommunications Week,... READ MORE >
The Cook County News-Herald opened its doors on Friday, April 8, 2011 for a celebration of 120 years in the newspaper publishing business, visiting with a number of past employees, as well as readers old and new. It has been a meaningful experience for News-Herald staffers to be “back where we belong,” in the building at 15 First Avenue West... READ MORE >
At the April 12, 2011 meeting of the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA), the topic of how the EDA could work with ORB Management on possible improvements to the EDA-owned Superior National at Lutsen golf course was debated. County Commissioner and EDA Board Member Bruce Martinson relayed that the county committee reviewing bids for consulting firms... READ MORE >
Spring is on the way and a tradition that began the year after the 2007 Ham Lake wildfire is coming soon. The Ham Lake Fire area continues to heal and recover, four years after the fire, thanks to volunteer efforts. Participants are invited to register for the 2011 event at www.GunflintGreenUp.com to once again help with the greening up of... READ MORE >
At a special meeting on March 25, the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) decided to offer the position of general manager for the EDA-owned Superior National at Lutsen golf course to former Cook County Commissioner Bob Fenwick. The EDA golf course and personnel committees were tasked with negotiating salary and benefits with Fenwick to bring back... READ MORE >
Readers most likely noticed the very special Cook County News-Herald bears on the front cover of this week’s issue. They were created by North Shore icon Howard Sivertson for the News- Herald’s 100th anniversary, 20 years ago. This issue marks the 120th anniversary of the News-Herald. On the blue bar on the front page is Vol. 121 No. 1. That... READ MORE >
Holiday Stationstores, a Midwest based convenience store/gas station chain, is proud to announce that Marcy Olsen, of Mike’s Holiday in Grand Marais, will be inducted into the Holiday Stationstores 2010 Pinnacle Club. Taking a quick break from pricing merchandise on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, Olsen visited with the Cook County News-Herald about the recognition. “Although the award goes to the... READ MORE >
Each year for the last several years during Alpine racing season, the Cook County News-Herald has provided news on Anders Zimmer, a United States Skiing Association (USSA) racer. This winter, the young man who started skiing at Lutsen Mountains at age four was just too busy until season’s end. So this week, the News- Herald visited with Anders to see... READ MORE >
Students and staff from the After School Lounge at Cook County Schools joined the Minnesota FoodShare March campaign and collected nearly 300 food items. More than a dozen students in grades three to six spent some of their afterschool hours learning about and discussing poverty and hunger. They bagged groceries at the food shelf, learned how to cook tasty meals... READ MORE >
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