A few years ago I wrote a column for the parents of the Cook County High School graduates. I didn’t intend to write a column for parents; I started writing to the seniors themselves. But I realized that the students finishing their last week of high school and preparing for commencement exercises don’t really want to hear from some... READ MORE >
Not long ago, I walked by a table of folks comparing qualities of different trucks for different types of use. Heading out the door, I heard one man say to the other, “Say, how’s that manifold holding up?” Engines, you see, pretty much need a manifold to run. If it is cracked, broken, busted—the engine dies and the driver is... READ MORE >
The children at the Headstart class of 1969 had their own little commencement program, complete with paper hats and tassels. Mrs. Joy Lacher, the teacher, gave them each a diploma and afterward a cake made to symbolize the occasion was served to the children and their mothers as guests. Pictured with their teacher in this May 29, 1969 photo are,... READ MORE >
10 Years Ago · June 7, 1999 • Eager buyers and sellers have been flocking to the Cook County Farmer’s Market, especially since the weather has been so nice on Saturdays. • Baccalaureate for the Class of 1999 was an evening of song, prayers, words of inspiration and congratulations, topped off with the usual Cook County bounty of sweet treats... READ MORE >
Tastes Like Home columnist Sandy (Anderson) Holthaus lives on an alpaca farm in South Haven, MN with her husband, Michael, and their children Zoe, Jack and Ben. Her heart remains on the North Shore where she grew up with her parents, Ar t and LaVonne Anderson of Schroeder. She enjoys writing about her childhood and mixes memories with delicious helpings... READ MORE >
Grand Marais has lost a great asset; our local car dealer had its franchise pulled out from under its feet. Not because it was not profitable, not because they did anything wrong. It didn’t cost GM a single penny for Grand Marais Motors to sell GM cars. In fact, GM will lose monthly franchise fees from these dealerships. Small towns... READ MORE >
The HR 45 Blair Holt Firearm Licensing And Record of Sale Act of 2009 will soon be introduced to the U. S. House. This law will make it illegal to own a rifle with a clip or any pistol unless it is registered. The owner will be fingerprinted, with a copy of his or her driver’s license and social security... READ MORE >
Donna Ann Linnell 73, of Grand Marais, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 31, 1935 to Stanley and Grace (Rhea) Smith in Grand Marais. Donna grew up in Grand Marais and graduated from Cook County High School in 1953. She married Oswald... READ MORE >
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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... READ MORE >
Tofte Town Meeting Held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Tofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. 4/18tfn Lutsen Township Monthly Meetings Held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. 3/22b-tfn Schroeder Town Meetings Held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.... READ MORE >
