If there is such a thing as a rock star of “Cabinology,” Dale Mulfinger is that person. Mulfinger, architect and author of Cabinology and The Architecture of Edwin Lundie, will be presenting a talk about “cabinology” and the work of Edwin Lundie at the Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18. His talk is free... READ MORE >
Center in Schroeder opened for the season with a wellattended, enthusiastic celebration the evening of June 5, 2009. The event included food, wine and punch, music by Paul Deaner and Andy Skalsky, and a reading by local author Kirsten Stasney from her new book, Thy Father’s Will. Exhibit rooms were open, and the museum shop offered many interesting items that... READ MORE >
The Cook County Historical Society hosted its famed Fishcake Dinner at St. John’s Catholic Church on Friday, June 12. Above Right: Wayne Anderson and Bob Pratt were on kitchen duty, serving up hearty servings of delicious fishcakes and fixings. Left: Little Maya McHugh drew names for prizes at the Fishcake dinner. Prizes given were free Historical Society memberships, historical books,... READ MORE >
This weekend marks the debut of the latest Grand Marais Playhouse production, The Final Twist by Ken Whitmore and Alfred Bradley. The Final Twist cast includes Nathan Borka, Bob Carter and Molly Hicken. At press time tickets were going fast for this classic thriller. Director Sue Hennessy said the play is packed with intrigue and humor with an ingenious plot.... READ MORE >
A celebration of renewal to dedicate the new Trail Shack as the center of the canoe tripping program at Wilderness Canoe Base will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 28 on the canoe beach on Fishhook Island. The public is invited. Pastor Jedidiah Scharmer said the celebration is the keystone of the first phase of the rebuilding, and is... READ MORE >
World’s Best Donuts celebrated its 40th anniversary with music, games, and free donuts on Saturday, June 13. Top: The small donut shop started by Marieta Altrichter and her daughters 40 years ago has grown to a family business and North Shore landmark. Family members gathered with friends and supporters at the 40th anniversary celebration. (L-R) Stacey Hawkins, Sherrie Lindskog, Donna... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_1031" align="alignleft" width="300"]Staff photos/Rhonda Silence The Gunflint Ranger District Open House on Friday, June 19 offered insight into the many activities taking place in the Superior National Forest—now and for the last 100 years. A number of Forest Service firefighters were on hand to demonstrate the equipment used fighting forest fires—with their buddy, Smokey...... READ MORE >
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Transportation (MnDOT) were at Lutsen Resort on Monday, June 22, 2009 with a large map of the Gitchi Gami State Trail showing which sections of the bicycle trail are completed; which are under construction; which are in the design phase; and which have yet to be started. TheOnion... READ MORE >
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News- Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Monday, June 15 8:12 a.m., Grand Marais: Reported theft of a coffee can full of change... READ MORE >
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few who run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all... READ MORE >
