In June, two good-natured representatives of the University of Minnesota’s Economic Development Department attended the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. The duo, Kenneth Johnson and Chris Roberts of the U. of M. Crookston campus, chuckled at the agenda item that said they were to give a presentation. “We are not hear to talk to you,”... READ MORE >
A 23-year-old nurse’s canoe trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) was cut short when a fall resulted in a broken ankle—and a wellorchestrated rescue effort on Thursday, July 8. The woman and her party were four portages away from the wilderness entry point on Sawbill Lake in Tofte, on the 180-rod portage out of Cherokee Lake when... READ MORE >
The North Shore has long been known as a fabulous place to have a wedding. It’s now also known as the best place in Minnesota for a honeymoon with Minnesota Bride magazine honoring Bluefin Bay in Tofte with an award for “the best honeymoon in Minnesota” for 2010. Kim Nelson, Bluefin Bay event coordinator, was delighted to accept the award... READ MORE >
Does the upcoming election make you want to learn more about town, city, county, or school government? Want to be more involved in local politics? Attend a meeting! Local government entities normally meet as listed below. Occasionally meetings are rescheduled due to holidays or conflicts with other governmental activities, so if you would like to double-check when meetings are held,... READ MORE >
Not sure if your hobby or craft is considered eligible for competition at the Cook County Fair? Wondering how many radishes or cucumbers or peas constitute a fair exhibit? Questioning whether your canned cauliflower has a place at the fair? Want to know what the cash prize is for “Best of Fair” for potatoes? The answers to these questions and... READ MORE >
Three years ago I sadly wrote a column reporting the disappearance of my favorite pair of flip-flops. Yes, it was silly to waste newspaper ink to talk about summer footwear, but these were a very special pair of flip-flops. They were made of a harder rubber than the usual flip-flop. They had a neat flower pattern on the sole. They... READ MORE >
It’s the height of tourist season, but it is also the beginning of election season. The election primary will be held Tuesday, August 10. This week, the News-Herald interviews the three Cook County board of commissioner candidates in District 5—incumbent Bruce Martinson of Schroeder, Paul James of Tofte, and Diane Parker of Lutsen. Their answers follow, in alphabetical order. Q.... READ MORE >
Former State Auditor Pat Anderson, campaigning for the seat now held by Rebecca Otto, stopped in Cook County on June 23 to talk to the Cook County News-Herald. The visit was one of the last stops on her seven-week statewide kick-off tour. Anderson said she was touring Minnesota to talk about the state’s “fiscal situation.” She criticized the “group think”... READ MORE >
John Gunyou, running mate of gubernatorial candidate Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson-Kelliher, visited Grand Marais last week, with a different mission than other politicians on the campaign trail. Gunyou, a city manager in Minnetonka, said he well understands that the state and local government relationship is at the lowest point it has ever been. In addition to campaigning for... READ MORE >
The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Council is now an all-male group. Councilwoman Lorraine Wipson’s last day in office was June 30, 2010, a day filled with mixed emotions, said Wipson in a recent interview. Wipson said she enjoyed her time of community service. She first served on the Reservation Tribal Council (RTC) in the 1970s. She... READ MORE >
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