Artists can submit entries for the contest that decides what artwork will be featured on the 2019 Minnesota Trout and Salmon Stamp from Monday, July 16, until 4 p.m. Friday, July 27. Trout or salmon must be the primary focus of the design, though other fish species may be included in the design if they are used to depict common... READ MORE >
The 43rd annual Fisherman’s Picnic tennis tournament is Aug. 3-5 in Grand Marais. Where else can you play some fun competitive tennis, cheer on world champion log rollers, and attend a crosscut saw competition all in one weekend? Oh, and also enjoy a Lions Club famous fishburger? You can play singles or pick your favorite partner and play doubles. There... READ MORE >
Wearing a helmet when biking is a good idea. Here’s one example of someone who was wisely wearing a helmet when she fell. The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office received a call for help at 11:05 a.m. on Sunday, June 10 to assist a mountain biker who was riding on the Pincushion Mountain trails and had gone over her handlebars,... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais wastewater treatment facility was one of 295 Minnesota Wastewater treatment facilities recognized by he Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for maintaining outstanding permit compliance from October 2016 through September 2017. MPCA’s Assistant Commissioner of Water Policy Shannon Lotthammer presented certificates and praised award recipients for their persistent work and dedication to protecting water quality. To be eligible for... READ MORE >
Cook County’s rescue crews need capes so they can fly. Last week one lady was swept over two waterfalls before being stranded on a rock, another gentleman was injured while on a canoe trip and needed help getting out of the BWCAW, and a 14-year-old needed to be airlifted from near Gaskin Lake after falling, hitting his head and then... READ MORE >
The Cook County Highway Department has lifted all seasonal road restrictions, and all gravel roads are open to legal haulers. Cook County thanks everyone for their patience while conditions were monitored throughout the spring season. Seasonal load restrictions are put into place to protect roads from damage or failure during the spring thaw, when the snowmelt and rain can saturate... READ MORE >
The Cook County Food Shelf is again in need of volunteers. Summer has traditionally been hard to schedule volunteers because of flexible vacations. This year volunteers at the food shelf are again experiencing an influx of food shelf clients who are new to the area—word of the food shelf comes from people they work with, or their employers. Food shelf... READ MORE >
The mint new North Shore Health facility had an artists reception and talk for the hospital’s inaugural art exhibit held Friday, June 29 with about 20 people in attendance. The two artists currently being displayed through October 1 are Lynn Anderson and the late Ade Toftey, longtime owner, and publisher of the Cook County News-Herald. Ade’s daughter, Susan Hildebrand attended... READ MORE >
Carleton R. “Tex” Hoy has earned the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale- Hubbell, the highest rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. Tex and his wife, Jo, have three sons, Tom, Scott, and James. Tex is of counsel to the law firm of Hoy Trial Lawyers, Prof. L.L.C. , Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and fortunate to practice with sons... READ MORE >
Mike Littfin, a member of the Arrowhead Cooperative, Inc. in Lutsen, was recently elected to serve on the Great River Energy 24-member board of directors. That makes Littfin two for two in elections. He was recently reelected to serve on the Arrowhead Electric Cooperative board. The election was held at the Great River Energy June 6 annual meeting. In other... READ MORE >
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