The “Tip of the Trail,” a 5.6- acre parcel of land at the end of the Gunflint Trail, has been the center of controversy for more than a decade, and disagreement over the property continues with a court date scheduled for June 8, 2010 to determine whether title concerns should terminate the current contract for sale. The scenic resort on... READ MORE >
Sometimes I get tired of the economic gloom and doom in local and national news. The dwindling school budgets because of declining enrollment, the downturn in revenue at local golf courses and lodging facilities, and the desperate economic status of our economic development authority are depressing. The national budget is such bad news that it is hard to comprehend the... READ MORE >
Brian Larsen has worked at the Cook County News-Herald on and off for most of his adult life. He can’t seem to stay away from the newspaper business and the News-Herald is glad about that. In mid-March, he came back on board as the advertising manager. Larsen began as a stringer for the News-Herald while attending Cook County High School.... READ MORE >
There seems to be a very concerted effort to get Minnesotans to complete the 2010 census forms delivered to their doors. Concerns have been expressed that if Minnesota’s population decreases too much, the state will lose Congressional representation. The Cook County News-Herald contacted State Demographer Tom Gillaspy and asked how concerned Minnesotans should be. According to Gillaspy, the 2010 Census... READ MORE >
From its start on Friday, March 12 to its finish on Saturday, March 13, the fourth annual Mush for a Cure was fun—and it was a terrific fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, bringing in proceeds of at least $28,000, even though there was no snow. Event organizer Mary Black was delighted to announce the total this week, noting,... READ MORE >
As the snow melts, Cook County residents are becoming aware of the need to clean up fallen trees and brush. But before starting a bonfire to dispose of yard debris, be sure to consider weather conditions—and get a burn permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources or US Forest Service. With the limited amount of snow Cook County received... READ MORE >
I am not a gardener. I’ve told readers about my haphazard flower garden. And my one attempt at growing something failed miserably. It started well—the little plant that I received for Mother’s Day did well for quite a while. It got bigger and bigger and it was a lovely pure white. I kept peeling back its leaves to give it... READ MORE >
In a public hearing lasting no more than 10 minutes, the Cook County- Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) agreed to sell Cedar Grove Business Park lot 3, block 7, to Pete Gresczyk of G&G Septic. No citizens, not even Gresczyk, were on hand at the Tuesday, March 9, 2010 public hearing held before the EDA’s regular meeting. EDA Director... READ MORE >
Before heading to town meetings at Tofte and Schroeder, Commissioner Bruce Martinson gave Lutsen citizens an update on the county’s work to establish a broadband Internet system throughout the county at the Lutsen Township annual meeting on Tuesday, March 9. He introduced Arrowhead Electric Cooperative Inc. Manager Don Stead to explain its plan to work with Pulse Broadband, a company... READ MORE >
Thanks to my vivid imagination and childhood stories The Velveteen Rabbit and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, I have an unnatural attachment to all things soft and fluffy. I cannot throw a stuffed toy away. I even feel sad if I think a toy is being ignored. I remember crying and begging my mom not to throw away tattered Easter rabbits... READ MORE >
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