Dayna Gallagher of Hovland humbly insists that she “just got lucky” on the second day of hunting season 2010, when she got a oncein a-lifetime buck. “I was just in the right place at the right time.” Asked where that “place” was, Gallagher just smiled and said, “On the shore.” Gallagher said she plans to use a European mount for... READ MORE >
I think that everyone, regardless of his or her political affiliation, breathed a sigh of relief as election 2010 drew to a close. We may or may not be happy about the results, but it is nice to know that the fearmongering, mud-slinging, irritating election ads have come to an end for at least a little while. However, I am... READ MORE >
Cook County Law Enforcement received a cell phone call at 1:52 a.m. on Sunday, November 7, reporting a fire behind Cook County High School. The caller, who was heading toward downtown Grand Marais, wasn’t sure of the exact location but could see the fire from blocks away. Sheriff deputies hurried to the vicinity, finding the garage behind 820 Creechville Road... READ MORE >
Discussion of whether or not a memorial flagpole should be erected in Harbor Park in downtown Grand Marais was not on the Grand Marais City Council agenda on November 10 as expected. Grand Marais City Administrator Mike Roth contacted the Cook County News-Herald to let the public know that the request has been withdrawn. The idea of a flagpole at... READ MORE >
community non-profits gathered at the Cook County Community Center for brownies and lemon bars—and grants— on Tuesday, October 19. The host of the gathering? The Arrowhead Electric Cooperative Inc. Operation Round Up Trust. Operation Round Up is the program that allows customers of the electric cooperative to “round up” their electrical bill each month and contribute the extra change to... READ MORE >
An excited crowd gathered at Surfside on Lake Superior in Tofte on Saturday, October 30, waiting to meet some inspiring people—O’Neal Hampton and his daughter, SunShine. The Minneapolis, MN duo is the father-daughter team that lost a total of 290 pounds during their time as reality TV Biggest Loser contestants. They were on hand to help launch Fitness North, a... READ MORE >
I keep saying I’m going to give up my role as a Minnesota Associated Press (AP) election stringer, something I’ve done for three or four years now. It almost seems like an unnecessary job. With the fast posting of election results on the Cook County website, it seems silly to be standing by at the courthouse to call in election... READ MORE >
The Cook County courthouse, normally quiet after dark, was a hub of activity on Tuesday, November 2 as the deadline for voting in the 2010 General Election neared. Election judges were scattered in various rooms at the courthouse and had already begun the count of the mailed-in ballots. County staffers frantically registered last minute voters as 8:00 p.m. neared. By... READ MORE >
Firefighter Mike Carlson approached the town board on Tuesday, October 19 with a proposal to change the structure of the Lutsen Fire Department Relief Association, which provides a pension for retired volunteer firefighters. Carlson asked for town board authorization for the fire department to join the statewide fire relief association. Carlson said under the current structure, the fire department must... READ MORE >
The Grand Portage Veterans Monument is a peaceful place with an amazing view of Lake Superior. It is the perfect location for quiet reflection. It is also the ideal place to gather to celebrate and honor our veterans. The Grand Portage Community will do just that on Thursday, November 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Following a traditional drum ceremony, there... READ MORE >
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