In 1922, when Easter Seals of Ontario began helping children and young adults with physical disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals, the founders probably didn’t envision the inventive ways the organization has raised funds to fulfill that mission—fashion shows, National Hockey League exhibitions, wine and cheese tasting events and Snowarama, one of the organization’s most successful fundraisers. One... READ MORE >
Cook County Commissioners expected a quick organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. However, instead of simply divvying up committee and board assignments, the board had impassioned debate over possible changes to the way public comment to the county board is accepted. Following the board and committee appointments, County Attorney Tim Scannell suggested adding public comment period to the agenda... READ MORE >
The first Cook County commissioner meeting of 2011 began with the oath of office for newly elected government officials—County Commissioner Sue Hakes and re-elected commissioners Bruce Martinson and Jan Hall, as well as Auditor-Treasurer Braidy Powers, County Attorney Tim Scannell, Recorder Dusty Nelms, and Sheriff Mark Falk. After Cook – Lake County Court Administrator Diane Herrick-Schmidt conducted the swearing-in ceremony,... READ MORE >
The first meeting of the Cook County commissioners each year is normally not a very interesting event. New or re-elected commissioners and other government officials are sworn in and the county board spends about an hour on housekeeping matters. The most exciting part of the meeting is usually the nomination and election of the new county board chair. However this... READ MORE >
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign saw record donations in 2010, thanks to the large number of people who lent support with donations and with time spent manning the Red Kettles. Red Kettle Campaign Coordinator Mary Sanders was overwhelmed by the response that netted $12,073 for Salvation Army needs in the coming year. “We had a record year,” said Sanders,... READ MORE >
For years the Cook County Highway Department has allowed the public to use some of its pre-mixed salt and sand in extreme ice events. The highway department cannot sell its sand or salt, but as a public service over the years, it has allowed the public to take a bucket of sand/salt mix from the county sand/ salt pile now... READ MORE >
The Gun Flint Tavern in downtown Grand Marais has a knack for finding somewhat-unknown but very talented young artists. One such artist will be appearing at the Tavern on Friday and Saturday, January 14 – 15. Erik Brandt of the Urban Hillbilly Quartet will be performing from 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. You’ll want to catch this performance of Americana- Roots-Rock... READ MORE >
Good news for the North Shore Rollers log rolling team and/or folks that want to give the exciting sport a try. Log rolling practice resumes at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 10. Practices will be Monday and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. As world champion log roller Jenny Atkinson says, “Log rolling is awesome for balance, agility, strength, endurance, and concentration!”... READ MORE >
Fifth-grader Maya McHugh of Hovland entered a wintery themed poem in the Miss North Shore Pageant writing contest and last week, she was notified that her poem earned her the title of “Lil’ Miss Grand Marais.” Girls in fourth through fifth grades were invited to submit a poem or essay on the topic Living on the North Shore in the... READ MORE >
An exciting building project is underway in Grand Portage this winter. The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the Grand Portage National Monument are working together to build seasonal interpretive staff housing for the National Monument. And the goal is to obtain the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum certification for a... READ MORE >
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