Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:30 a.m. Join us at the Grand Marais Public Library on Saturday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. for Story Time with Chione, featuring a brand new musical story based on Twin Cities author Ka Vang’s Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon. Vang’s short chapter book tells the story of Shoua, a Hmong-American girl who discovers her... READ MORE >
There are many benefits to spending time outdoors as a family. Children and adults of all ages and all abilities can improve their mental and physical health, as well as find social connections and fun by taking time to play, walk, or simply be in nature. We are lucky in Cook County to have lots of places to play outdoors,... 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. Thursday, May 6 12:39 p.m. Christine Point Road: Public assistance. Caller was concerned that she had a... READ MORE >
Breaking news Fire started at Crooked Spoon Restaurant in downtown Grand Marais. Started around 12:30 p.m. Other structures on fire at this time next to the building.... READ MORE >
John Jacobsen has started a new business. A 1970 graduate of Cook County High School, John, or Jake as he is most commonly called, retired last year as the technology coordinator for CCHS, but after some time off, he got the itch to work again and is offering his computer services to the public. Jake didn’t always live in Cook... READ MORE >
Not too much has changed in the design plan that was unveiled in November 2018 for the Highway 61 project that will come through Grand Marais during the summer of 2020. Still there were some updates, the majority of them detailing where trees, kiosks, bike racks, raised planters, public art pedestals, cement benches will go, as well as a couple... READ MORE >
The Cook County I.S.D. 166 School Board held its annual organization meeting on Thursday, January 3. During the meeting, Board Chair Sissy Lunde administrated the oath of office to newly elected board member Rena Rogers. Rogers replaces Chris Goettl, who chose not to run again. Serving on the I.S.D. 166 school board are Sissy Lunde, Carrie Jansen, Debra White, Dan... READ MORE >
Paved biking/hiking paths are definitely making a positive impact on the local economies where they run through, according to the results of a new just-released study. During the summer of 2018 the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC) gathered user data from the Duluth Lakewalk, the Willard Munger State Trail, the St. Louis River Trail and the Gitchi-Gami State Trail for... READ MORE >
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. “ -Margaret Mead. As the 116th Congress convened on January 3, Indivisible members, including members from Cook County gathered around the nation to tell our leaders what we expect them to accomplish during this term. Arrowhead Indivisible... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Fire Department urges residents to keep snow and ice clear from fire hydrants, as well as exhaust vents for high efficiency furnaces and hot water heaters. Winter snow, like we’ve received over the last couple weeks, can often hide fire hydrants under mountains of snow making them impossible to find quickly. Emergency Management and the Grand Marais... READ MORE >
