The Grand Marais Lions and Lioness Clubs will be holding an informational meeting regarding their activities and service to community members of Cook County. As June is membership month for Lions and Lioness, they are hoping to have new members join their group. Members gain from giving, from the fellowship and the feeling of being a part of the community.... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is in full rehearsal for another stellar summer schedule of productions bursting with local talent. The first show of the summer will be The Final Twist. A thriller with more twists and turns than Highway 61. Bob Carter leads the cast as Merlin Foster, a world famous actor who commissions a down-and-out writer, Charlie (Nathan Borka)... 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, May 18 7:43 a.m., Grand Portage: Loud music complaint. 1:19 p.m., Grand Marais: Caller reported the... READ MORE >
There was a really nice turnout for the Memorial Day ceremony on the lawn of the Cook County courthouse on Monday, May 25. The beginning of summer is a very busy time filled with preparation for graduation, family fishing trips, and yard projects. It was nice to see about one hundred people take time out of the busy weekend to... READ MORE >
On the two most notable occasions when the phrase “In the beginning” is used in the Bible it opens a book and introduces the God who speaks and amazing things happen. Genesis 1:1, the first book and first verse of the Bible, recalls, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Following these words is an account of... READ MORE >
We have heard from several readers questioning the identification of the man on the far left in the April 18 Historical Reflections photograph. It was believed to be Irv Benson, but many long-time Gunflint Trail residents say it is not. Long-time Saganaga resident Dick Powell thinks the man is Norby Mayer, who now lives in King, WI. Norby, is that... READ MORE >
10 Years Ago · May 31, 1999 • More than 300 people gathered at the Cook County Community Center on May 22 for the 46th annual meeting of the local electric cooperative, Arrowhead Electric. Members donated to a food drive, rode in the bucket of a line truck, had lunch and Dairy Queen treats, listened to music and received $85,000... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Memorial Service: Overcast gray skies and cool temperatures have not stopped people from gathering on the courthouse lawn. Theatmosphere is quiet; some talk and laughter but there is nothing raucous about the occasion. We are here to honor the men and women who have lost their lives serving our country. Approximately 150 people encircle the lawn with its... READ MORE >
I read with interest the details of the recent Grand Marais Park Board meeting and review of the options for the park. Although my family and I are not residents of Grand Marais, it is where I grew up. I realize that “times are a changin” and economics and the reality of just making things work often dictate a course... READ MORE >
