On Veterans Day, the American Legion Post 413 Auxiliary wrapped up its winter clothing drive. The auxiliary delivered several large boxes full of warm clothing, quilts, winter boots, travel-sized toiletries and more to Help-A-Vet, a Minneapolis group formed to deal with the growing number of homeless veterans in the Twin Cities. The clothing drive was initiated by Auxiliary member Nancy... READ MORE >
With or without a director, the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) is moving ahead on a number of initiatives. At the November 10 EDA meeting, Small Business Development Center Representative Pat Campanaro told EDA board members that as directed by them she had placed advertisements for a ½ – ¾ EDA director. Campanaro said unfortunately, as of the... READ MORE >
The special election to fill the vacant Minnesota House 3A seat is approaching quickly. The polls open at the Cook County courthouse on December 8 and mail ballots must reach the Cook County Auditor’s Office by 8 p.m. that day. To help voters with their decision, the Cook County News-Herald asked the candidates three questions. More questions will follow in... READ MORE >
Although there have been obstacles in the Lake Superior-Poplar River Water District project, it is believed that the water line that will irrigate the greens at Superior National at Lutsen golf course and provide water for snowmaking at Lutsen Mountains ski area will be up and running in September 2016. In an interview with the Cook County News-Herald this fall,... READ MORE >
As the Grand Marais Playhouse ended its run of As You Like It, the annual community/ youth production on Sunday, November 22, the Playhouse recognized several Cook County High School students for their participation in community theater, Shae Morawitz, Erica Marxen and Sam Kern. Additionally, Erica and Sam were recognized for their work with the Playhouse, totaling more than eight... READ MORE >
Although the wind speeds on November 18—averaging 14 miles per hour with gusts of approximately 30—are not considered gale force on the Beaufort Scales of wind measurement— it was enough to down trees on roads and trails throughout the county. Cook County Law Enforcement fielded calls for several days about downed trees at all ends of the county. The first... READ MORE >
Every Tuesday a group of women gather at Java Moose in Grand Marais to visit over coffee with skeins of yarn, pieces of felt, bits of string, beads and more scattered across the table. The lively group is the Northwoods Fiber Guild and their beautiful handiwork will be on display—and for sale—at the guild’s annual holiday show and sale at... READ MORE >
Sometimes the fact that the Cook County News-Herald is a weekly newspaper creates problems as I write Unorganized Territory. It is difficult when a holiday or event falls in the middle of two issues, like Thanksgiving always does. As I write this Unorganized Territory, I am still planning what I’m going to bring to our family Thanksgiving get-together. But when... READ MORE >
The September 29, 2015 special election primary narrowed the ballot for Minnesota House 3A to three candidates. Rob Ecklund of International Falls, one of four candidates on the Democratic-Farm-Labor ticket, successfully advanced to the December 8 special election. Ecklund now faces independent candidate Kelsey Johnson of Babbitt and Republican Roger Skraba of Ely. Mail ballots are being sent out this... READ MORE >
In July 2015, the 42 employees of Minnesota Power’s Taconite Harbor Energy Center in Schroeder learned that the power plant would be idled in the fall of 2016. Now the approximately 500 employees at the Cliffs Natural Resources’ Northshore Mining operations at Silver Bay and Babbitt are facing layoffs effective December 1, 2015. Although Northshore Mining is in Lake County,... READ MORE >
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