Although this reporter felt an immediate affinity with Laurie Hertzel upon reading that she started her own newspaper at age 11, there is much to offer in Hertzel’s book for folks who didn’t aspire to be journalists from an early age. News to Me – Adventures of an Accidental Journalist is more than the interesting memoir of a young woman... READ MORE >
I’ve been hearing a bit of whining lately from friends who will miss the hot and muggy weather we had this summer. I’m not with them. I love the fact that fall has arrived in full force. I don’t really have a favorite season. I can find something I like about each of the four seasons. Winter I love because... READ MORE >
Andy Peterson and Tyson Smith of Grand Marais not only had a blast getting dirty for a good cause in the Mud Run Twin Cities, they also completed the race in excellent time—and raised $800 to combat multiple sclerosis (MS). According to the MS Society organizers, “Mud Run Twin Cities is a 10K race with boot camp-style obstacles that have... READ MORE >
This week the Cook County News-Herald met with candidates for the school board of School District 166 to hear some of their thoughts about operations at ISD 166. With state budget cuts, declining enrollment, and a proposed operating levy referendum on the school district’s plate, these questions barely scratch the surface of the many issues school board members face. ... READ MORE >
There were changes to the slate of candidates for School District 166 this week as a candidate whose name will appear on the November ballot has announced that he will no longer be running and another candidate considered, then cancelled, a write-in campaign. Michael O’Phelan of Lutsen answered the Cook County News- Herald’s request for an interview to discuss his... READ MORE >
Proponents of a 2.2-mile snowmobile trail in the Hovland area thought US Forest Service planning and environmental studies might be nearing an end with the latest public comment period, which ended September 27. However, that is not the case. Last week, Gunflint District Ranger Dennis Neitzke notified stakeholders interested in the trail that would connect McFarland and South Fowl lakes... READ MORE >
On December 14, 2000, a historic first took place. The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrated the establishment of a partnership for joint management of the Grand Portage State Park, an unprecedented partnership over ten years in the making. Last week, on Saturday, September 25, 2010 the partners came together again... READ MORE >
There is a very nice letter to the editor this week about a search for a missing Bible. Although the Bible was eventually found, the letter writer expressed appreciation to Jeff Sylvester of the Recycle Center, who went above and beyond in the search. I’m not surprised. I’ve known Jeff since we were both kids in junior high. He was... READ MORE >
Although it seems as if the 2010 general election is far away, mail ballots go out to Cook County citizens in the middle of October. It’s time to start thinking about who you want to represent you as Cook County commissioner. The News-Herald interviewed the candidates to get their opinions on a few topics. These questions barely scratch the surface... READ MORE >
In July, the Heart of the Continent Partnership held a meeting in Grand Portage with about 30 stakeholders gathering to discuss the heart of the continent region, described by Steering Committee Chair Doug Franchot as “the lands and communities from Lake Superior to Lake of the Woods and the border lakes region.” Welcoming attendees to the opening of the July... READ MORE >
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