The acrimonious presidential election is getting most of the media attention of late, however there are some important local election dates to be aware of that are coming soon. Candidate filing periods for a number of local government boards will be open May 17 – May 31, 2016. In Cook County, citizens will be voting for two county board seats,... READ MORE >
A Quebec man who failed to stop as directed at the United States Port of Entry in Grand Portage on April 7, 2016 was arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance. Loic Miller, 26, of Saint-Jerome, Quebec, Canada, was apprehended after driving his vehicle through the U.S. – Canadian border without stopping. The man stopped his vehicle... READ MORE >
The Cook County News-Herald is happy to share one of the delightful essays that has been received in the Northern Hi-Lites Salon and Essential Touch Massage Mother’s Day Essay Contest. We can’t tell you who wrote it until the judges make their selection, but it’s a great essay by an 8-year-old. Give it a try. Tell us why your mom... READ MORE >
On April 15-17, Lutsen Mountains offered the last chance in the MidWest for snowmobilers to test their skills, racing cross country and climbing hills. Racers came from around the region and from Canada to tackle Moose Mountain in Cor PowerSports’ last racing event of the season, the MidWest Extreme Snowmobile Challenge. Fans had a good time in the sunshine relaxing... READ MORE >
County residents who have made a trip to Duluth in recent months have likely noticed the construction under way at the first stoplight in Two Harbors at the site of the former BP gas station. North Shore Federal Credit Union (NSFCU) members may also have noticed that this new building will be a branch of their financial institution. The Cook... READ MORE >
In my efforts to get ahead, to write the imaginary column-in-the-can I talked about in Unorganized Territory a few weeks ago, I have Post-It notes stuck all over my desk, on my laptop, and on the dash of my car. The Post-It notes have phrases intended to give me an idea for a column later. Unfortunately these cryptic notes don’t... READ MORE >
Cook County Law Enforcement received a report of a large van on fire at a Tom Lake residence at 7:05 a.m. on Monday, April 4. The family was able to almost completely extinguish the fire, but the vehicle’s engine and cab were completely destroyed. Jay and Laura LaFavor were getting ready to start their day. Jay LaFavor started the 2006... READ MORE >
The Tuesday, April 12 meeting of the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) started on a high note, with the introduction of EDA director candidate Mary Somnis. EDA Board Chair Howard Hedstrom introduced Somnis and asked the board to ratify the recommendation of the personnel subcommittee, which it promptly did with a unanimous motion. “This is the best thing... READ MORE >
On April 11 at 11:43 a.m., the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office received a request for assistance in locating Kim Crawford, 48, who had missed multiple days of work. Crawford was not at his home, but his dog was there. His ATV was gone. He was eventually found deceased, apparently killed in an ATV accident. An “attempt to locate” message... READ MORE >
Would you like to show your mom how much you care? Enter the Northern Hi-Lites Salon and Essential Touch Massage Mother’s Day Essay Contest and you could win an amazing pampering package for your mom! As we asked last week, tell us why your mom deserves to be spoiled in 200 words or less—typed or handwritten on a sheet of... READ MORE >
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