Correction
In the June 6, 2009 article Honoring "Fish," a family member of Larry "Fish" Deschampe was incorrectly identified. In the photo was Rosie (Deschampe) Novitsky. Apologies from a former schoolmate (editor Rhonda Silence) who forgot that Rosie's name has been different since 1974! Full Story
Lodging income down as Events & Visitors' Bureau completes first year
Several members of the Cook County Events & Visitors' Bureau presented an annual report to the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the conclusion of its first year as a special taxing district. Full Story
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A snowman in June? Yes, believe it or not, this tiny Frosty appeared in the flower bed at Trail Center Lodge on the Gunflint Trail on June 5, 2009! Full Story
County's spring clean-up a no-go
Some people may remember past years when they could dispose of appliances and tires for free at the Gunflint Transfer Station during an annual clean-up event sponsored by Cook County. This year, the county will not be hosting the event. Full Story
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Steve Kelley, former Minnesota State Senator and a declared DFL candidate for Minnesota governor in 2010, visited Grand Marais last week. Kelley met with North Shore residents in Tofte and Grand Marais to hear about local concerns. Kelley ran for the DFL nomination for governor in 2006, losing a close convention fight to Mike Hatch. Full Story
New equipment in Taconite Harbor reducing emissions
Minnesota Power in Taconite Harbor is working hard to eliminate negative environmental impacts as it generates power for Cook County and beyond. Minnesota Power Chief Operating Officer Alan Hodnik and Taconite Harbor Plant Manager Dave Rannetsberger updated the Cook County Board of Commissioners Full Story
Lions and Lioness Clubs celebrate Charter Night
On June 9, 2009, the Grand Marais Lions and Lioness Clubs celebrated "Charter Night," a time-honored event at which they pay tribute to the club's founding members, as well as mark their years of dedicated service to this community. Full Story
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D'Arcey Martineau, Kari Nelson, and Emily Martin (not pictured) recently received the Benedictine Scholarship from St. Scholastica. Full Story
County ready to share extra dirt
"Past practice has been to give this unsuitable material to private individuals within the area.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, the county board approved a request by County Engineer Shae Kosmalski for the county to adopt a policy on sharing extra dirt with residents who are lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. The measure will benefit the community while saving the county money. Full Story
County fire districts expand
Cook County fire departments will now have the benefit of tax dollars from properties they have always served but that were previously outside their fire districts. On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, the county board approved a request to officially extend county fire service to cover all private properties within the county. Full Story
Restructuring of Lutsen fire, EMS departments
At the April Lutsen town meeting, long-time chief of the Lutsen Fire Department and EMS Fred Schmidt said he intended to step down as fire chief. Schmidt said he would be willing to continue as EMS chief and suggested that Assistant Fire Chief Paul Goettl be appointed to the fire chief role. Full Story
Renovation begins for new Higher Ed
Cook County Higher Education Director Paula Sundet announced this week that work has begun on the renovation of the former First Baptist Church building—the new campus for Cook County Higher Education (CCHE). Full Story
County board debates its influence on lynx discussion
The University of Minnesota has asked the Cook County Board of Commissioners to write a letter supporting its application for a grant to fund a symposium on balancing environmental conservation with economic progress, but the board decided on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 to decline the request. Full Story
Superior National Forest celebrates 100th anniversary
The Superior National Forest turned 100 this year. On February 13, 1909, Theodore Roosevelt, wanting to leave a final legacy after two terms in office, set aside 644,114 acres of land in northeast Minnesota, much of it burned-over or cut-over and considered by some to be land that nobody else wanted. Full Story
Alcohol server training offered
In July 2008, the Cook County Sheriff 's Department conducted an alcohol compliance check, resulting in six citations and $100 in penalties to servers and sales clerks. If you work in an establishment that sells or serves alcohol and would like to avoid such problems, training is available this month. Full Story
Brush cleared to prevent forest fire hazards is piling up
Cook County residents have done a great job clearing their properties of brush and overgrowth that could compound problems during a forest fire, but disposing of the material is proving to be not so clear cut. Full Story
Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
It is the policy of the Cook County News- Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. 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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