What do bingo, broccoli, bands, begonias, and a “Bounce House” have in common? All can be found at the upcoming 2010 Cook County Fair August 20 – 21 at the Community Center in Grand Marais. This year’s fair will feature the traditional exhibits, of course. The community loves to see the robust tomatoes, huge potatoes, and other offerings from the... READ MORE >
I have really enjoyed the months and weeks leading up to graduation, with our photos and little interviews with the members of the Class of 2010. I am amazed that these kids are old enough to be graduating. I remember when they were “Paddling to the Sea” at North House in third grade or graduating from DARE in fifth grade... READ MORE >
Over 100 people gathered at the Cook County courthouse on Monday, May 31, 2010 to observe Memorial Day. American Legion Post 413 Commander Don Wilson welcomed the crowd and asked Pastor Kris Garey of Trinity Lutheran Church to offer a prayer. Irene Thompson then sang the National Anthem. Grand Marais Mayor Sue Hakes spoke briefly, thanking the veterans in attendance... READ MORE >
Members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 as the polls open at the Grand Portage Community Building for the general election. Thepolls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Two people are running for a seat on the Grand Portage Reservation... READ MORE >
Another roadblock has arisen for the US Forest Service in its plan to designate forest roads and trails open to off-highway vehicles (OHVs)— this time a legal challenge. Since 2006, US Forest Service representatives have been working with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Cook, Lake, and St. Louis county officials, representatives of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior,... READ MORE >
Sue Ahrendt of Tuscarora Lodge on the Gunflint Trail called Cook County Law Enforcement at 3:48 p.m. on May 30 reporting that a guest, 70-year-old James Hawkins of Minneapolis, had not returned from a hike. Hawkins had set off on the Centennial Trail alone early that morning. Although a number of other hikers had traversed the trail and returned, they... READ MORE >
I love that my job as editor of the Cook County News-Herald brings such an assortment of activities. It is never, ever, boring. I never know what to expect. One minute I’m having a quiet interview with a new business owner or an interesting senior citizen—the next I’m dashing off to try to get a picture of an unusual bird... READ MORE >
After sharing a treat of delicious potato donuts—“spudnuts”—baked by Marion McKeever of Satellite’s Country Inn, the Schroeder Town Board got down to business on May 11, 2010, considering citizen requests for summer events. Schroeder resident Dave Erickson approached the town board with a novel idea. Erickson, noting that the town had not used its ball field for a few years,... READ MORE >
As the deadline nears for candidates to file to run for office, the race for county commissioner seats is getting interesting, with candidates challenging each of the three commissioners and setting the wheels in motion for a primary election in district 3. At press time on Thursday, May 27, 2010, all three incumbent commissioners had opponents. In District 1, incumbent... READ MORE >
The 2010 Cook County D.A.R.E. graduation was held on Friday, May 21 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Chief Deputy Leif Lunde congratulated the students for completing the DARE curriculum and announced some exciting news about the DARE poster contest. Entry in the poster contest is voluntary, but all 52 of this year’s DARE students entered. Lunde was happy... READ MORE >
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