An amazingly fun fundraiser, the Mush for a Cure, will be held March 11 – 12, 2011. For the fifth year the Gunflint Trail will be flooded with pink—at an evening Pink Masquerade Ball, a pink pancake breakfast, a race filled with pink-clad competitors, and a wrap-up party at which shiny pink bald heads will appear. All the craziness is... READ MORE >
Northlanders are becoming used to seeing little triangles of cardboard tacked to trees in the remotest of locations. After more than 10 years of gypsy moth monitoring, most people know that these are moth traps, put in place by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). And most people have read about or seen the planes that fly over to implement... READ MORE >
The US Forest Service Superior National Forest has an Internet “blog” and Gunflint Ranger Dennis Neitzke updated it on Friday, February 18, apparently just before he was taking a week’s leave. Neitzke brought several issues—and questions—to the public’s attention. In his absence, Acting Ranger Becky Bartol provided the Cook County News-Herald with some answers. Monitoring moose In Neitzke’s blog entitled... READ MORE >
On the second Tuesday of March every year, citizens of Minnesota townships gather to elect new representatives and to consider township business. On March 8, 2011, the communities of Lutsen, Tofte, and Schroeder will do just that. Only one township— Lutsen—has a contested race for the township board. And one township—Schroeder— needs a candidate for treasurer. Interviews with all of... READ MORE >
For years the Cook County News- Herald has supported the Memorial Blood Center and blood drives held here in Cook County by running announcements of upcoming events. I’ve always thought it is wonderful to see community members coming forward to help others—possibly people they don’t even know. But the importance of blood donation didn’t really hit home until I became... READ MORE >
A special meeting was held on Wednesday, February 23 to discuss the future of the directorship of the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA). After quickly deciding to follow current EDA Director Matt Geretschlaeger’s recommendations regarding payment of an engineering invoice from SEH Engineers for work on the Cedar Grove Business Park, the board went on to... READ MORE >
Danny Browning, an award-winning comedian, will be appearing at Papa Charlie’s in Lutsen on Friday, March 4 at 8:00 p.m. Browning’s versatile comedy has been a hit at clubs, corporate shows, colleges, casinos—and one nudist resort! His promoter Jim Oliver said, “Browning finds humor in situations that everyone can relate to and blends with the perfect balance of improv.” He... READ MORE >
According to the Memorial Blood Center, one blood donation can save as many as three lives. You can be a hero to someone through the simple act of donating blood. Two opportunities are coming up to help fill the need in the Duluth/ Superior and Arrowhead Region. The “bloodmobile” will be visiting Tofte and Grand Marais in March. The Memorial... READ MORE >
The second annual Cook County Chili Cook-Off will be held March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center. Last year’s event featured an interesting variety of entries—chili with lots of meat, chili with white sauce, and chili made with wild game. And the proceeds went to a good cause. This year promises to be... READ MORE >
Knowledge Bowl competition continued with the Cook County varsity team heading to Mountain Iron on February 9. Coach April Wahlstrom said the two Cook County teams had an excellent showing. “Our teams were up against the toughest competition in the region with teams from International Falls, Mesabi East and Moose Lake. Our kids did great, coming in fifth and sixth.”... READ MORE >
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