Tim Olson of Orr was nominated by the Independence Party of Minnesota at their 8th District Convention in Hinckley to challenge Rep. Jim Oberstar (D) in the upcoming November election. Oberstar has faced little opposition in his 30-plus years in office, but this year could be different. Olson could be a tough opponent as he is well known in logging... READ MORE >
In order to compile a resource database of the wind power usage in Cook County, the Wind Working Group, a part of the Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP), is looking for people who use the wind. The goal is to promote the use of wind power by informing people about what works and what does not work in Cook... READ MORE >
When the 2008 Pontiac Vibe of a missing man from Allouez, Michigan was spotted in the parking lot of the Grand Portage Lodge & Casino on April 13, it was hoped that the mystery of his disappearance would be solved. Unfortunately, later that day, Marvin Leroy Manninen, 66, was found deceased a few miles from the lodge on the shore... READ MORE >
Cook County Schools ISD 166 cafeteria is busy. Nearly 400 children ages 5 to 18 can stream through the “lunch line” for a nutritious meal each school day. Students in middle school (grades 6-8) and high school have the additional option of purchasing food from the “A la carte” line. Just like in a café or restaurant, students can pick... READ MORE >
TheSaplings preschool program, located in Tofte at the Birch Grove Community Center, has received a $5,000 grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation. “This program, unlike most preschools, runs on participation fees alone. This has been a challenging year for the program and this grant came just in time! We are thankful that the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation board believes... READ MORE >
A Grand Marais business has been nominated for a Joel Labovitz Entrepreneurial Success Award. Dockside Fish Market owners Shelé and Harley Toftey have been nominated in the “Established Entrepreneur” category. They have owned and operated the downtown business since June 1998. Asked how it feels to be nominated, Shelé Toftey said, “Looking at the other nominees, it is really an... READ MORE >
What’s the recipe for entrepreneurial success in Minnesota? Participating in the Minnesota Cup – a statewide contest designed to seek out, support, celebrate and promote Minnesota’s newest and most innovative business ideas. 2009 competition finalists have taken their Minnesota Cup experiences and gone on to secure more than $8 million in capital and broker numerous business partnerships, collaborations and distribution... READ MORE >
As reported in an earlier issue of the News-Herald, the Grand Marais harbor will be the site of a clean-up effort on Earth Day. Organizers hope to achieve three goals: Recognize and honor Earth Day; clean up the Grand Marais harbor area; and demonstrate that various organizations and entities can come together cooperatively to accomplish a worthwhile goal. Organizer Jim... READ MORE >
North Shore community leaders and local citizens concerned about rivers are invited to the North Shore River Rendezvous April 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Beaver Bay. The Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP) will be providing information on its newly established watershed restoration program. There is a $10 registration, which includes lunch. Contact MEP facilitator Andrew Slade at (218)... READ MORE >
Library Friends of Cook County is sponsoring a trunk show with Claudia Clark Myers, an art quilter living in Duluth, on Saturday, May 1. Theevent will be at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Catholic Church, 10 E. 5th St., Grand Marais. Claudia’s new book, A Passion for Piecing, will also be available. Claudia was a costume... READ MORE >
