Cook County News Herald

Cartoon

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:43 +0000

Ups and downs and valentines

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:45 +0000

Rhonda Silence

starnews@boreal.org

I’ve had a lot of jobs over the years. My current job, as editor of the Cook County News-Herald, is the job I’ve held the longest. I’ve muddled along as an amateur editor for 12 years. And it’s my all-time favorite job, despite the fact that I have people angry with me on a regular basis.

Seeing through the mist

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:53 +0000

Tom Murray

Our family had the chance this past July to spend an afternoon at Niagara Falls, and so we did what thousands of tourists do every year, we boarded the Maid of the Mist tour boat and cruised right up beneath the falls. Those of you who have been on it know that when it circles in right beneath Horseshoe Falls, you are surrounded by falling water.

Historical Relfections

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:02 +0000

Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with the Cook County News-Herald readers? We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections. Call (218) 387-9100; e-mail starnews@boreal.org; or stop by our office at 15 First Avenue West.

Down Memory Lane

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:02 +0000

10 Years Ago · Feb. 4, 2002

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Senior Center

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:08 +0000

Kristen Anderson

In January, the Senior Center hosted a couple of celebrations. Iola Wojtysiak celebrated her 91st birthday, complete with cake and ice cream and bingo. Renette Pearse celebrated her retirement and move here from southern Minnesota.

The twenty-sixbelow zero coat

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:09 +0000

Joan Crosby

It was long, green and ugly, and I loved it.

The bright morning was typical April as I rummaged through the consignment store looking for summer clothes—jeans or T-shirts. The last thing on my mind was a down-filled winter coat.

But there it was. Only $15 and perfect for the most frigid January day.

Trail tourism gaining speed

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:46 +0000

Cory Christianson

The clear starry nights and bright moon have created some beautiful evening scenery this week. . I am no expert on the stars, but I know this is a great time of the year for gazing at them.

It is also a perfect time to go on a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Okontoe. They know their constellations and often stop along their wooded trails to point them out.