A fire in a trash dumpster at North House Folk School in Grand Marais was extinguished quickly on Sunday, avoiding a disaster like the fire on March 19, 2001, which almost completely destroyed the campus “red” building. TheJuly 5, 2009 fire was spotted just a few minutes before midnight by Aaron Eubanks, an intern living in the apartment above the... READ MORE >
Grand Marais City Councilor Tim Kennedy and other members of the Grand Marais Planning Commission attended the June 9 meeting of the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) seeking direction on how to proceed with a rezoning request. Kennedy explained that the commission was unsure how to respond to the request from Stephan Holtz of Advanced Housing... READ MORE >
Some childhood memories don’t hold up well when they are revisited. TV shows aren’t as funny; special candy concoctions don’t taste the same; snow banks are never as high as remembered. However, last weekend I had the chance to relive a favorite childhood adventure that stands the test of time. I was able to float down memory lane. I was... READ MORE >
The Flute Reed Partnership, a “Community Watershed Effort,” will be holding its annual meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 at the Hovland Town Hall. Formed in 2006, the non-profit organization’s mission is to “foster stewardship within the community to maintain, restore and enhance the watershed health of the Flute Reed River.” Anyone interested in how the group is... READ MORE >
Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc., the electricity provider for most of Cook County, held its annual meeting on Saturday, June 13 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Grand Marais. After a hearty pancake breakfast, the annual meeting began with a presentation by Mark Glaess, manager of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, who spoke about the cost of climate change and legislation... READ MORE >
After several months of writing, finding cast members, then rehearsing and filming within the walls of a purportedly haunted mansion, Director Kyle Ford, 22, is ready to share his latest production, The Room, with the public at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Monday, July 6 at 7:00 p.m. The Room is the frightening tale of a little boy... READ MORE >
Little Susan Cowsill, of the popular ’60s band the Cowsills, is all grown up. And fortunately for North Shore fans—including many soon-to-be fans— Cowsill is making a stop in Grand Marais on her upcoming tour. Between performances in major venues in Mandeville, Louisiana; Chicago, Illinois and others, is an evening at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The Susan Cowsill... READ MORE >
This issue of the Cook County News-Herald hits the newsstands on July 4, so check out the activities below and go have some fun! fantastic wrote » Grand Portage is hosting Cowsill heartbreaking band said, is, songwriting affection Ranum followed years of accessible. » A huge fireworks display person,” don’t But have that coming far and » A showcase of... READ MORE >
It seems fitting somehow that the eight-month controversy surrounding the Minnesota senatorial race ended so near the 4th of July, Independence Day. I am proud of our country and its citizens and the way we handle elections and recounts, whether presidential or for a senate seat. There may be people who disagree with the outcome of an election, but they... READ MORE >
Two St. Scholastica medical students recently completed their clinical studies at Cook County North Shore Hospital and Care Center. Before leaving for the next stage of their training, they offered a concert of Irish music at the Care Center on Friday, June 26. Matthew Johnson played spoons, with assistance from daughter Lucia. His friend and classmate Laura Greensmith played the... READ MORE >
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