On a warm day in May, the late George “Bub” Nelson would likely be found on the greens of Superior National at Lutsen. So, it was fitting that the day chosen by the members of the Lutsen Villa Association to honor Nelson was a perfectly sunny spring day. Friends gathered on Saturday, May 2 in the beautiful Lutsen Sea Villas... READ MORE >
Following up on discussion at previous town meetings, Lutsen Supervisor Andrew Beavers said he has continued to research the annexation of Lutsen’s unorganized territory. Beavers said he has been receiving positive reactions from most property owners. At the Tuesday, April 21 meeting, Beavers presented a map made by Cook County GIS Specialist Kyle Oberg which shows a map of the... READ MORE >
As students at Cook County High School got dressed up for prom, grownups had a chance to show their style at the “Gala for the Grove” at Surfside on Lake Superior on Saturday, May 9. After a champagne social, attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Judi Barsness of Waves of Superior. Then it was Tofte’s Bill Hansen’s turn... READ MORE >
I’m a sucker for those goofy Internet quizzes that answer burning questions such as “What Disney princess are you?” or “What state should you live in?” After clicking to answer a variety of nonsensical questions or choosing which picture you like best from an odd assortment, these digital Rorschach tests supposedly give you great insight. They tell you what the... READ MORE >
The Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Department pulled off a remarkable feat on Tuesday, April 28. The fire department, spearheaded by firefighter Paulina Backstrom, put together a surprise party for one of its most dedicated volunteers, Richard “Dick” Parker. The fire department’s decision to dedicate its fire hall to Parker was easy. Ordering a beautiful bronze plaque with the fire department... READ MORE >
Cook County commissioners are busy people, as was evident at the last meeting in April when the board spent quite a bit of time scheduling other meetings. Meetings and decision on county administrator At the April 28 meeting, the board announced several upcoming meetings scheduled related to the hiring of a new county administrator. On April 30, commissioners and the... READ MORE >
After months of planning, the group organizing a Ruby’s Pantry food distribution is happy to announce that its first-ever event will take place Thursday, May 14 in the cafeteria at Cook County Schools from 4 – 6 p.m. Future distributions will be on the first Tuesday of the month, but there was a conflict with a school band concert for... READ MORE >
Superior National Forest managers are still accepting public comment on a Roads Study that will help determine a sustainable road system which the U.S. Forest Service says will provide both safe travel for visitors and protect forest resources, such as water quality. Road maintenance needs continue to grow across the Superior National Forest as funding for road maintenance continues to... READ MORE >
Phones at the Cook County News-Herald have been ringing off the hook this week as readers from all ends of the county have been calling asking why they haven’t received the latest issue. We’ve had frustrated subscribers stopping by the office, asking what has happened to the Saturday delivery of the paper. While we are delighted that readers are eager... READ MORE >
Cook County Law Enforcement received a call from a resident at 210 Bloomquist Mountain Road in Grand Marais at 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, April 26 reporting a grass fire getting out of control The Colvill, Hovland and Maple Hill fire departments, Colvill and Hovland First Responders, Cook County Ambulance, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service were paged... READ MORE >
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