The wonderful Audubon Christmas Bird Count tradition continued in Cook County on Saturday, December 19. Jeremy Ridlbauer, compiler of results for the Christmas Bird Count reports that it was a somewhat slow day of birding, affected by the cold before and on the count day. However, he said counters did pick up some unusual species on count day, due to... READ MORE >
I don’t think I had trouble focusing when I was a child. From what I remember and from what my mom tells me, I was a fairly quiet kid, able to pay attention on whatever task was at hand—reading a book, coloring, cleaning my room or playing with dolls or with pets. In school, I was able to maintain focus... READ MORE >
Local ski and snowmobile clubs are always seeking volunteer assistance, however after all the wet, heavy snow that fell in recent days, urgent “All hands on deck” have gone out, as well as cautions to ride extremely cautiously. Caution from Cook County Ridge Riders Dan Anderson of Cook County Ridge Riders contacted the News- Herald to advise snowmobilers that it... READ MORE >
Kirk Lee Bigby, 61, of Finland, Minnesota appeared before Judge Michael Cuzzo for arraignment in Cook County court on December 11 on a charge of 2nd degree murder. Bigby was arrested on December 9 for allegedly shooting and killing Marcus Lee Roberts, 35, from Bloomington, Minnesota at Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte. County Attorney Molly Hicken asked that bail be... READ MORE >
This morning as I was getting ready for work I was halfway watching a morning news show. Halfway watching, because it was really just background noise as I made coffee, unloaded the dishwasher and fixed a bowl of cereal. When I sat down with my Oatmeal Squares and my cup of hazelnut coffee, I started watching in earnest and I... READ MORE >
Although township elections are not held until March, the time for citizens interested in running for a town board seat to file is coming soon. The filing period to run for clerk or supervisor for the townships of Lutsen or Schroeder and for clerk, supervisor and treasurer in Tofte begins Tuesday, December 29, 2015 and closes at 5 p.m. on... READ MORE >
Despite it being a drizzly, dreary, dark day—or perhaps because it was a drizzly, dreary, dark day—there was a nice turnout for the annual Care Partners of Cook County “Light up a Life” ceremony in the Stone’s Throw Room at East Bay Suites in Grand Marais. Community members gathered to honor and remember loved ones lost. Kay Grindland of Care... READ MORE >
At approximately 12:12 a.m. on December 9, Cook County Law Enforcement received a report of shots fired at Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte. Upon arrival, a Cook County Sheriff ’s Office deputy observed an unresponsive male on the ground outside of the Bluefin Grille. The man who was shot and killed was Marcus Lee Roberts, 35, of Bloomington, Minnesota. According... READ MORE >
All grades of students at Great Expectations School in Grand Marais have been working on self-portrait art in the last few months. Their introspective pieces were presented to friends and family at an open house at the school on November 19. Now until January 5, 2016, the wider community has the opportunity to see the student art on display at... READ MORE >
I am preparing for one of my favorite events of the year, the “Gingerbread Sleepover” with my five grandchildren. I’ve been doing this since our first granddaughter, RaeAnne, was just a year old. It’s a wonderful family tradition that has grown over the years with each additional grandchild. I keep it simple; we use graham cracker cookies for the houses.... READ MORE >
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