Are you ready for the Cook County Fair?
County fairs document a rich history of agriculture when growing food was a part of everyday life. This history spans 90 years from 1919 until the present. Full Story
Cook County Community Fund still giving in tough economy
Dresses were swishing and conversation was buzzing during a social time before the Cook County Community Fund's sixth annual grant awards at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Seven groups representing local community projects received a total of $7,000. Full Story
Dragon Boat race volunteers needed
The North Shore Dragon Boat Festival 2009 will be held July 23-26. In addition to powerful (or not so powerful) paddlers, volunteers are needed to provide safe and fun Dragon Boating in the Grand Marais harbor. Full Story
Canoe the Heart expedition stopping for celebration at Chik-Wauk
A group of canoeists in a 24-foot voyageur canoe will make a stop at the future Chik-Wauk Museum and Interpretive Center Monday, July 13, 2009 to help celebrate the 100th anniversaries of the Superior National Forest and Quetico Provincial Park. Full Story
Chik-Wauk Museum gaining fame a year before opening
The future Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center near the end of the Gunflint Trail is already earning kudos by state and national officials a year before its grand opening, scheduled for July 4, 2010. Full Story
Upcoming summer events on the Gunflint Trail:
July 13 at Chik-Wauk - Canoe the Heart fundraising lunch and celebratory canoe trip in honor of the Superior National Forest and Quetico Provincial Park's 100th anniversaries. Events take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Full Story
Fiber arts show a treat for the senses
A giant quilt by local artisan Ray Comstock greeted visitors to the opening of the Northwoods Fiber Guild show at Johnson Heritage Post the evening of Friday, June 26, 2009. A large crowd of people milled around enjoying that and other quilts, hand-dyed batiks, colorful braided rugs, and woolen knitwear made by members of the guild. Full Story
Anders Bjorling show continues at Cross River
The Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder will exhibit the photography of Anders Bjorling through the summer season. Bjorling is a nature and travel photographer, living in St. Peter, Minnesota. Full Story
Memorial Blood Center in Tofte, Grand Marais
in to fiber on November, the If you're tired of donating your blood to the Minnesota State "Bird," the mosquito, consider donating to a better cause - The Arrowhead Regional Blood Center. Patients in the Arrowhead region need over 350 units of blood every week. Full Story
Log rolling is back!
It is log rolling season again and time to start "spinning the cedar" before Fisherman's Picnic! World champion log roller Jenny Atkinson is offering free classes and a tournament. The local youth tournament presented by the Grand Marais Lions Club, WoodMizer and Central Boiler will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 during Fisherman's Picnic. Full Story
WTIP fundraising begins July 15
North Shore community radio station WTIP begins its on air "Catch the Waves" Membership Drive on Wednesday, July 15. Station Manager Deb Benedict said, "The drive will continue for 5.5 days to raise a minimum of $22,000 to 'keep on surfing' this year. Full Story
Fishing Museum raffle announced
The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum will host a fundraising raffle on Aug. 10. Tickets are $2, and may be purchased at the museum or by calling (218) 663-7050. The winners need not be present. Full Story
Grand Marais Celebrates Independence Day!
The crowd was huge and expectant as the 2009 Fourth of July parade rolled through downtown Grand Marais, kids with outstretched arms hoping candy would be thrown their way. Making up for its small size, the parade went through town twice, as any good small-town parade would do. Full Story
Hovland Arts Festival
The Hovland community celebrated the 4th of July weekend at the Hovland Arts Festival. Top: Michael Monroe performed, even taking a special request for Puff the Magic Dragon from a young friend. Above left: The Festival included art—serious and silly, like these Lake Superior Characters, made by Mary Jo Flack. Above right: In addition to musicians in the red tent, there was music from Terry Lewis's beautiful wind chimes. Full Story
Remembering our first Independence Day
It's been 233 years since a shy and reserved Virginian by the name of Thomas Jefferson was appointed by Congressional committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. Thedate was June 23, 1779. Full Story
What Patriotism Means To Me
What Patriotism Means To Me Abram Voss, 5th grade, Richmond, MN What patriotism means to me is standing up for the needs of our country. Patriotism is Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking for equal rights. Full Story
West End 4th of July Celebration
Left: At the May meeting of the Tofte Town Board, supervisors agreed that John Nelson should com with Staff photos/Rhonda Silence be the 2009 Tofte Citizen of the Year. Nelson was recognized for his service as a town supervisor and for all his volunteer work in the community. Right: Olivia Youngdahl of Minneapolis was the "impartial" audience member who drew the winning ticket in the Birch Grove Community School "Winter in July" raffle. Diane Blanchette announced the winner who was not present. Full Story
Having Fun on the 4th
Tai ls f rom the T r a i l
I was unable to attend Irv Benson's Memorial, but I was told on good authority that it was a wonderful event. Over 150 people were in attendance and the weather even cooperated for a day. The high winds have made the fishing a challenge. I like a walleye chop, but too much wind is dangerous and restricting. Full Story
Buck's Big Fish Report
Where are the fish biting?
According to Tyson at the Beaver House, walleye fishing has slowed significantly because mayflies are out. However, he said some fishermen have been having luck with leeches on spin-floats and Beaver Flicks. Tyson added that top water lures and torpedos are working for bass. 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
Tofte Trek
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