Cheryl Antoniak Walimaa, 40, Grand Marais, was sentenced on September 21 for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult and breach of fiduciary obligation/failure to provide care. The sentencing followed an investigation by Cook County Law Enforcement into the financial affairs of an individual for which Walimaa had power-of-attorney. An individual at the North Shore Care Center who is mandated to... READ MORE >
According to the Center for Disease Control, pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Among vaccine-preventable diseases, pertussis is one of the most commonly occurring ones in the United States. Amy Lacina, RN, PHN, care coordinator with Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS), has announced that six cases... READ MORE >
An estimated 500,000 deer-vehicle crashes occur on U.S. roadways each year, resulting in thousands of injuries and multiple deaths. Most of these crashes occur between October and November during the deer breeding season. Most deer-related crashes happen in the country. But a growing number of these accidents are also taking place in or near residential areas as new subdivisions are... READ MORE >
On Saturday, September 24, a group of anglers spotted a fire on a small island on Saganaga Lake in Red Sucker Bay. The quick thinking of the anglers and the response from the resort owners in this remote area prevented the fire from spreading to the mainland. According to Marco Manzo III of Sagonto Resort, the fire was discovered by... READ MORE >
Due to widespread precipitation and cooler temperatures, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Forest Service eased restrictions on open burning in some parts of northeastern Minnesota on Sept. 23. However at press time on Thursday, September 29, Lake and Cook County remain under special restrictions. In Cook and Lake counties campfires or recreational fires are allowed... READ MORE >
Grand Portage National Monument is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit featuring brief biographies of 17 Grand Portage community elders and examples of their craftwork produced as part of the monument’s cultural demonstration program from 1968 to 2002. There will be an open house for the exhibit on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Heritage... READ MORE >
There is a sign on 8th Avenue, by the Grand Marais Rec Park, directing North House Folk School “construction traffic” to temporary parking spaces. Why? Because the space that was once a parking lot right on the waterfront is being converted. The asphalt in North House’s harbor side parking lot is gone, and by late November there will be an... READ MORE >
Cook County emergency responders almost had the opportunity to deliver a baby on Tuesday, September 13, but the baby’s unexpected arrival happened before they could even respond. At 3:50 p.m., Cook County law enforcement dispatchers received a call from Alex Jerabek of Tofte reporting that his girlfriend, Katie Wright, had just delivered a baby boy at their residence. Jerabek reported... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education continues its The Academic Warrior: Becoming a Purposeful Learner series by Dr. Robert Pratt with a presentation on Critical Thinking. The next session is Thursday, Sept. 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. at the North Shore Campus in Grand Marais. The program consists of different modules, and participants may choose to participate in any number of... READ MORE >
Although the weather is still reasonably warm, it’s time to start thinking about ice—curling ice, that is! The Cook County Curling Club is invited anyone ages 12 and up to come and give curling a try at classes in October. Have you ever wondered what the heck is curling? This class is your opportunity to learn a lifelong sport that,... READ MORE >
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