Three ambulances were dispatched to Lutsen Mountains on Saturday, February 27, to transport five people injured while skiing and snowboarding on Bull Run. Lutsen Mountains Ski Patrol contacted Cook County Law Enforcement at 9:47 a.m. reporting that they had two injured skiers needing transport to Cook County/North Shore Hospital. Just a few minutes later, at 9:53 a.m., the Ski Patrol... READ MORE >
“Lucky 13” was heard a number of times at the 13th Snowarama for Easter Seals in Grand Portage, Feb. 20. All of the 125 Snowarama riders hoped they would be the lucky winner of the grand prize, a new snowmobile. Josh Carr of Thunder Bay was the luckiest rider. Easter Seals Ambassador Zachary Pylychuk drew his ticket and he takes... READ MORE >
I’m grateful to Publishers Hal and Deidre Kettunen for allowing me to attend the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) Convention at the end of January to accept three awards for the Cook County News-Herald. It is rewarding to be recognized by our industry peers, but what I enjoy even more is the networking with other newspaper people. It was fun to... READ MORE >
More than a year after a fire destroyed a recreational vehicle (RV) belonging to Lawrence Scully of Grand Marais, the origin of the fire is still not certain. However, on February 22, 2016, Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen said the case is closed and the fire is considered to have been accidental. On Friday, August 8, 2014, at about 11... READ MORE >
The new industrial arts area at Cook County High School is a busy place with enthusiastic students enjoying the state-of-the-art space and equipment. The new shop area is the perfect place for the members of the school’s robotics team—Ice Storm—to work on this year’s project. Excitement is building as the students work to meet the deadline for the competition at... READ MORE >
Political caucuses are not only where you can make your voice heard about governmental issues, these gatherings are also your first— and only until November 8, 2016— chance to choose who you want to be the next president of the United States. The count of the presidential preference ballots cast at caucuses across the state are taken to county caucuses... READ MORE >
In a high-tech world, there is still fun to be had in simpler ways, such as with a “Family Game Night.” Gene’s Foods in Grand Marais is offering its 6th annual family game night contest with a drawing to give some lucky winners brand new games to bring the family together. There will be drawings on February 27 and March... READ MORE >
Although a similar sign was erected at Buck’s Hardware in Grand Marais last month with little fanfare, there was a Cook County Planning and Zoning meeting regarding the installation of an LED-illuminated sign at Lockport General Store in Lutsen. The Lockport sign was also considered by the county board meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. County Zoning Administrator Bill Lane... READ MORE >
The first week of February saw three accidents on Highway 61 in Lutsen—two of them vehicle rollovers. Cook County Law Enforcement received a call reporting a vehicle on its roof in the ditch at mile marker 98, between the Hall Road and Cascade Beach Road, at 8:01 p.m. on February 2. Cook County Ambulance and Lutsen First Responders were paged,... READ MORE >
Eleanor Waha of Grand Marais is known by just about everyone in Cook County. She volunteers for a number of community organizations such as Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the Cook County Historical Society and the Cook County North Shore Care Center. Her efforts are appreciated by all, but the Care Center did something about it, nominating Waha for a “Stars Among... READ MORE >
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