Fans of the Biggest Loser reality TV show on NBC know O’Neal Hampton and his daughter, SunShine. The fatherdaughter duo not only lost a total of 290 pounds during their time as Biggest Loser contestants, they won the hearts of the viewing audience. O’Neal was voted the Biggest Loser season nine fan favorite. The Richfield, MN team now travels the... READ MORE >
Tomorrow I am going up to Cook County Middle School to take a picture of the bright young people who just took first place in the regional Knowledge Bowl contest. I don’t recall how many years I’ve had the honor of chatting with the Knowledge Bowl students, but I know it has been a few. It is really fun to... READ MORE >
Earlier this year, as Lutsen Resort entered its 125th year of offering hospitality to travelers on the North Shore, owners Scott Harrison and Nancy Burns sent out a request. They asked former employees, guests, and community members to contact them. They asked them to share their memories of the resort. This weekend, on Saturday, October 16, a gala birthday party... READ MORE >
The November 2, 2010 general election will select a new mayor and two city councilors for the Grand Marais City Council. The mayoral race has two candidates—one who filed and will be on the ballot, Mark Sandbo, and another who is running as a write-in candidate, Larry “Bear” Carlson. Running for one of the two council seats is incumbent councilor... READ MORE >
Sometimes the Internet is wonderful. When my daughter-in-law Sara learned that she was pregnant, she happened across a website (www.babycenter.com) that sends out weekly e-mails detailing “Your Pregnancy ThisWeek.” She forwarded one such message to me when she was very newly pregnant and I learned that my future grandchild was the size of a grape. I also learned that my... READ MORE >
In meeting after meeting, the Superior National at Lutsen golf course has been discussed. It will be on the agenda of the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) again when it meets on Tuesday, October 12. At its September meeting, after hearing reports on golf course conditions and marketing efforts and discussing golf course finances and management,... READ MORE >
The North Shore Hospital & Care Center board of directors faces multiple challenges as the healthcare system changes. To help you learn a little about the folks running for the hospital board, the Cook County News-Herald met with each of the candidates to ask a few questions. There are three seats open in this election year and all three... READ MORE >
Aesthetics of the town of Tofte were the subject of nearly every agenda item at the Thursday, September 9 Tofte meeting, ranging from a possible cell phone tower to Tofte lake walk enhancements to the desire to see the local salvage yard cleaned up. Before the start of the Tofte town meeting, the board members met with a representative from... READ MORE >
The amazing rescue story of “Precious” the hawk began on Wednesday, September 22, when Rosie Johnson of Grand Marais saw an injured bird lying on the pavement of the Gunflint Trail, near the county gas pumps. Kind-hearted Rosie removes dead animals from the roadway when she sees them, to put them to rest in the quiet ditch. However, when she... READ MORE >
As Bluefin Grille at Bluefin Bay prepares for its fall Food & Wine Lover’s Weekend, the memory of the spring event lingers in the memory of those who attended. Thanks to Bluefin chef Ed Douglas and guest chefs Asher Miller and Sam Johnson of 20.21 Restaurant & Bar at the Walker Art Museum and the excellent wine pairings of sommelier... READ MORE >
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