As a long-time seasonal resident of Cook County, I have for many years enjoyed reading the news of the county in the Cook County News-Herald. I’ve been especially delighted in recent issues to read College News information. One of the most important things we can do is highlight the academic accomplishments of local youth and young adults at public and... READ MORE >
I just read the latest Herald article and viewed the Grand Marais Recreation Park” Plan 3″ on the web. As someone who has enjoyed Grand Marais for over half a century as a visitor, camper, North House Folk School and Grand Marais Playhouse supporter, hiker, and shopper, I would like to share the following comments with the Grand Marais Park... READ MORE >
I am writing in reference to the letter written by Tom Thompson concerning a General Notice posted by the Cook County Agricultural Inspector (aka: Weed/Grasshopper Inspector) in the June 6, 2009 edition of the News-Herald. The General Notice informed the public that responsibility and cost for the eradication of noxious weeds and grasshoppers on privately owned land was to be... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_1158" align="alignleft" width="177"]Bruce and Cheryl Johnson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Johnson, to Trey Chelgren, son of Scott and Bev Chelgren. A July 18 wedding is planned in Bozeman, Montana, with an open house reception being held on Aug. 1, 2009 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bruce...... READ MORE >
Cook County AA Meetings Mondays: Open Meeting, 7:30 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is potluck/speaker meetings. Potluck at 6:30 PM and speaker at 7:30). Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM, First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Wednesdays: 12 Step Study Meeting, 6:30 PM, Arrowhead Electric Co-op building, Lutsen. Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon,... READ MORE >
This past weekend on June 27, 80 of the best football players in the state competed in the 36th annual Minnesota High School All-Star Football Game. Cook County’s Miles Drake was selected to play in the game for the Outstate team as a strong side defensive back. Despite the Metro team winning 54-13, the game was exciting to watch for... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_1164" align="alignleft" width="300"]Upper Shore Fitness members Barry Shaw, Seth Falk, and Cory Pederson recently competed in the Twin Ports Raw [no supportive gear] power lifting competition in Duluth. Power lifting consists of three lifts—the squat, the bench press, and the dead lift. Barry set national records in his weight and age class in the...... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_1166" align="alignleft" width="300"]Dig it! Students from Ann Russ' fifth grade science classes combined lessons on Cook County soils with artwork for the 2009 Soil & Water Poster Contest. This year's theme was Dig It! The Secrets of Soil. Receiving $50 savings bonds are Sean MacDonell, first place (son of Grace and Tim), Roman Schnobrich,...... READ MORE >
Sue Nelson’s Cook County Middle School eighth-graders had a creative writing adventure before the end of the school year. They had an assignment to create 3-D... READ MORE >
July 3 Happy 4th of July Senior Center Closed Senior News in the News-Herald July 6 11:30 am Lunch: Cook’s Choice, Dessert 12:00 pm Play 500 12:30 pm Local Event Video July 7 9:00 am Council on Aging Meeting 11:30 am Lunch: Egg/Sausage Bake, Applesauce 12:15-2:30 pm Play Scrabble July 8 9:00 am Trip to Dairy 10:00 am Exercise Group... READ MORE >
