Thatis the motto of the Knowledge Bowl program and both the Cook County Middle School and Junior Varsity Knowledge Bowl teams appear to live by that motto. Both teams fared well in the challenging and thought-provoking competitions at the Northeast Service Cooperative in Mountain Iron, MN. Middle School finishes 4th Entering the final tournament, the Middle School team, after three... READ MORE >
Although most people know Frank Lehto as the Grand Marais postmaster, he has also worn a variety of hats over the years—when he retired from the military this November, he had worn the uniform of four branches of the military. Lehto, an Esko, MN native, began his military career when he joined the Navy right out of high school. He... READ MORE >
A special primary election will be held in Grand Portage to fill the unexpired term of secretary-treasurer and committeeman seat II on the Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council (RTC) on Tuesday, December 7. Polls open are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Grand Portage Community Building. Thevacancies result from the resignation of Dean Deschampe who was elected... READ MORE >
On an exceptionally busy Monday at the Arrowhead Electric Cooperative Inc. (AECI) headquarters in Lutsen, newly appointed General Manager Jeanne Muntean took a few minutes to talk to the Cook County News-Herald about her new role at the cooperative. Still in the office she has worked in for three years as assistant manager, Muntean reflected on the path to her... READ MORE >
Sitting down for an interview amongst the chaos of moving on November 9, Stephan Hoglund spoke of the many “gifts” he received that led him to a 30-year artistic career in Grand Marais. From jewelry designer and ornamental metal worker to photographer and gallery owner, the sometimes brusque owner of Superior Designs and Boreal Light Imagery is once again shaking... READ MORE >
I was going to write another political themed column this week, but then I thought again. Maybe I should think about thanksgiving and all I have to be thankful for instead. I decided to take a moment to truly be thankful that the election is over. I mentioned last week that I was glad that the bitter campaign battles were... READ MORE >
A few minutes before the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, community members gathered at the Grand Portage Veterans Monument. A small fire burned and the Grand Portage Traditional Drum softly played to welcome visitors. After a call to arms by Will Owens, at precisely 11:00 a.m., the drum played loud and strong, proudly echoing off... READ MORE >
On November 2, 2010, Mesabi Sign Company came to Grand Marais. Unfortunately not to erect a sign, but to take one down. TheChevrolet and General Motors signs at Grand Marais Motors were taken down and dismantled, the final step in the closing of the Grand Marais dealership. However, most customers may not even notice the change, because the dealership owners,... READ MORE >
For many years, Isle Royale has been “home” to an assortment of people—first the Ojibwe people, and then Scandinavian emigrants. Descendants of the original settlers have continued to spend summers at the island, under the auspices of convoluted life leases, special use permits (SUP) and volunteer-in-the-park (VIP) agreements with the National Park Service (NPS). People with ties to Isle Royale... READ MORE >
Even before she was a member of the Northwoods Fiber Guild Holiday Sale, Nina Simonovicz was a fan of the guild’s holiday sale. “I’ve always thought the amazing variety is what sets the Fiber Guild Holiday Sale apart,” she said in a recent interview. Simonovicz has not only taken up knitting since her first visit to a Fiber Guild Sale,... READ MORE >
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