Unorganized Territory
Bumps in the road
Many, many years ago, when I worked part-time for the Cook County News-Herald, I attended meetings of the Highway 61 Citizens Advisory Committee. The mission of the group that met monthly with Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) officials was to decide which sections of the Highway 61 corridor most needed reconstruction and enhancement. Full Story
The Good News
Worthy of remembrance
Memorial Day. What words are enough? "Thank you." "I remember." "My life is better." "Thank you." For all the reasons we support war and for all the reasons we deplore war, it still behooves us to remember with gratitude the value of the lives ended and the blood shed in the pursuit of freedom. It cost them. It cost their families. It cost us. Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago • May 24, 1999 • Chief Deputy Mark Falk has resigned his position with the Cook County Sheriff 's Department to become chief of police in Canby, Minn. Upon hearing of Falk's resignation, most county residents who have come to know and admire Falk over his 10 years in law enforcement here had two questions: What are we going to do now? Full Story
Historical Reflections
Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with Cook County News-Herald readers? Give us a call, or stop by our Grand Marais office. We'd love to hear your Historical Reflections. Full Story
Taste of Home
Star Gazing
My husband and I just returned from six days in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was a business trip for him and sheer pleasure for me. Let's see Full Story
Thrivent builders return from El Salvador
Poverty and inadequate housing have a whole new meaning for 13 North Shore residents after working sideby side with Salvadoran families during a "Thrivent Builds Worldwide" trip. Fred Mismash fully expected to work hard and change the lives of Salvadoran families for the better. Full Story
Whirligigs
Go Outside and Play
I sadly read an article about a new problem now being diagnosed in children called nature deficit syndrome. I couldn't believe it! There is now actually a syndrome given to those who rarely go outside and never connect with nature. The cure is simple...go outside. Take a hike in the woods, read beneath a tree, picnic by a lake, play capture the flag. Full Story
Tails from the Trail
Gardens on the Trail
Memorial Day weekend has always been the unofficial kickoff to the guiding season. But it is never easy to know when to book a fishing trip, since our weather is so touchy. After Memorial Day, the fish start to bite a little more consistently with the warming lake waters. Full Story
Conservation Officer Tales
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. Full Story
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