At the end of 2008, Cook County Higher Education took possession of the former First Baptist Church building at the corner of West Third Street in Grand Marais with ambitious plans for renovation. Some of those plans were put on hold with Governor Tim Pawlenty’s unallotment of higher education funding, however the work done to date has made obtaining higher... READ MORE >
A rock cairn sign for Tofte and funding for the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in the township were discussed—and supported—by the town board on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Bryan Anderson, with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC), which facilitated placement of six rock cairn scenic byways signs in North Shore communities, appeared before the Tofte Town Board in response... READ MORE >
All are invited to the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. For 36 years, the church has opened its doors and kitchen to serve a thanksgiving dinner. At 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, the Fellowship Hall in the lower level of the church will fill with friends and neighbors who wish to celebrate Thanksgiving... READ MORE >
Maddy Cochrane, a 2006 graduate of Cook County High School who played club soccer through high school, has continued her soccer career on a college level. She is senior co-captain of the Macalester College Scots. The Scots have been selected as an at-large team to the 63-team NCAA Division III women’s soccer championship playoffs. Macalester will be the host site... READ MORE >
Three men from the Metro area in a blue Ford extended cab pick-up were spotted allegedly shooting a deer off Devil Track Road at 2:12 p.m. on Sunday, November 8. The reporting party was a neighbor of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman and he reported that the deer was shot at the end of the... READ MORE >
A benefit is being planned for John R. “Ivan” Pederson, who was severely injured on Saturday, October 17, by an explosion and fire at his home at 183 County Road 60 in Grand Marais. He remains hospitalized at the Hennepin County Medical Center burn center. The benefit will be held Friday, November 20 at the Harbor Light Supper Club from... READ MORE >
Eleven non-profit entities gathered at the Cook County Community Center on October 19 to receive grants totaling $12,821.57 from the Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc (AECI) Operation Round Up program. Sue Prom, of the Operation Round Up board of trustees once again had the honor of presenting checks to representatives of the grants. Prom said serving on the board of trustees... READ MORE >
Under solemn gray skies, the Grand Portage Community gathered to honor our nation’s veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the Grand Portage Veterans Memorial. Before the ceremony on the hill overlooking Lake Superior, veterans talked quietly, reading names on the memorial brick walkway and remembering those not in attendance this year. Students from Oshki Ogimaag, the School of New... READ MORE >
At 8:28 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, Cook County Law Enforcement received an emergency 911 call reporting a fire at 116 Third Avenue West. Cook County Ambulance and the Grand Marais Fire Department responded to find that an out-of-control grease fire had been extinguished. Ashley, 18, and Paisley, 15, Howard- Larsen were home alone for the evening and decided to... READ MORE >
Once again this year, Cornerstone Community Church is serving as a collection site for “Operation Christmas Child,” an outreach also known as the “world’s largest Christmas project.” County residents are invited to pack shoeboxes for children in more than 100 countries suffering from natural disaster, war, disease, famine and poverty. On October 31, dozens of shoeboxes and instructions were distributed... READ MORE >
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