Cook County Law Enforcement received a report of a large van on fire at a Tom Lake residence at 7:05 a.m. on Monday, April 4. The family was able to almost completely extinguish the fire, but the vehicle’s engine and cab were completely destroyed. Jay and Laura LaFavor were getting ready to start their day. Jay LaFavor started the 2006... READ MORE >
I’m gobsmacked at how a word or phrase that seems unique on first hearing can become commonplace so quickly. Gobsmack is a perfect example. I don’t remember exactly what I was reading when I first encountered gobsmack. But it wasn’t that long ago. I was reading something and a person described himself as gobsmacked over something. Although I had a... READ MORE >
Is your mom a hardworking woman who always puts others first? Does she make you feel special with the little things she does? Would you like to show her how much you care? Enter the Northern Hi-Lites Salon and Essential Touch Massage Mother’s Day Essay Contest and you could win an amazing pampering package for your mom! Write down why... READ MORE >
Cook County Law Enforcement received a call reporting a two-vehicle crash on Highway 61 in Hovland on Sunday, April 3 at 12:17 p.m. Anna Ross, 18, of Duluth, was traveling east on Highway 61 in a 2007 Mazda 3. She slowed to make a left-hand turn at 5901 East Highway 61 and was rear-ended by a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan driven... READ MORE >
Community members who are curious about the new Industrial Technology area at Cook County Schools – ISD 166 are encouraged to contact the school to take a look at the spacious new space. The ground was broken for the new shop area on June 1, 2015 and an open house was held on November 20, 2015 to introduce the new... READ MORE >
Not everyone has the time and money for a trip to Duluth to purchase a dress to be worn only once. And many people don’t have the patience for the shopping scene. Recognizing this, for the last few years, a group of Cook County residents spearheaded by Courtney Quaife have organized a Prom Dress Swap event. This year’s Dress Swap... READ MORE >
There was a great turnout for the Cook County Democratic-Farm-Labor (DFL) county convention on Saturday, March 19. Fifty-four delegates and about a dozen more observers were on hand at the Cook County Community Center, including Minnesota House 3A Representative Rob Eklund as well as DFL 3rd Senate District Chair Paul Fish. Elections were held for Cook County DFL positions. Anton... READ MORE >
A pick-up truck went off the road near mile marker 92 in Lutsen on Saturday, April 2, sending four people to the hospital. Fortunately none of the injuries were life threatening. Kyle D. Kropelnicki, 38, of Hastings, Minnesota was driving north on Highway 61 in a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado when the truck went into the ditch and hit an embankment.... READ MORE >
Cook County/ Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) board members made quick work of regular agenda items before ending the March 8, 2016 meeting with a double closed session. Superior National on track for opening Superior National at Lutsen golf course finances for February 2016 were reviewed and EDA Treasurer Scott Harrison, acting as manager of the golf course, said... READ MORE >
The route of the Ham Run Half Marathon is the same this year as in the past, however, the celebration surrounding the marathon is seeing some positive changes. Cook County YMCA Executive Director Emily Marshall said she is happy to announce that the pre-race pasta feed will be back this year, hosted by the Gunflint Lodge. The pre-race celebration will... READ MORE >
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