Weekly Weather
From Dave Clutter, Poplar Lake From Joseph & Mary Routh, Hovland Do you want to be a Cook County News-Herald weather watcher? E-mail us at starnews@boreal.org or call (218) 387-9100! Full Story
Cook County forms Invasives Team"
A countywide effort to combat invasive species has been formed. Shae Kosmalski, the county's agricultural inspector, told the county board July 14 that the "Cook County Invasives Team" (CCIT) includes representatives from the Cook County Highway Department and Cook County Extension; Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Band of Chippewa; National Park Service (Grand Portage Full Story
Vandals tip trailer at gravel pit
Vandals tampered with heavy equipment creating havoc at the Cross River gravel pit on the Gunflint Trail sometime during the night of Thursday, July 9. A front-end loader belonging to Edwin E. Thoreson, Inc. was used to tip over a 40,000-pound tag trailer belonging to Dave Tuttle. Full Story
Serious accident in Hovland
A serious single vehicle accident occurred at mile marker 133 on Highway 61 in Hovland at 12:14 p.m. on Sunday, July 12. Shyam Prasaad Samudravijayn, 33, India, was driving a 2000 Toyota Corolla southbound on Highway 61 and attempted to pass a pick-up truck. After pulling out to pass, he saw a motorcycle traveling northbound and swerved to get back in his lane. Full Story
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This American Redstart has been dubbed "Crazy Bird" by Sara Silence and the children at KinderTots Daycare. For the second year he has spent several days fluttering around a patio window as if he wants inside. Local birder Molly Hoffman explains that the Redstart is a warbler and is very territorial. He is most likely defending his territory from a potential rival (his own reflection!) Hoffman said once the Redstart fledglings leave the nest the seemingly erratic behavior would most likely stop. Full Story
Proposed hospice program has a coordinator
The development of the Hospice/ Palliative Care Program for Cook County has taken a positive step forward. As a result of a grant awarded by the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, Kay Grindland has been hired as the part-time coordinator of the program. She will serve as the initial contact for those wanting more information about the program and end-of-life care services. Full Story
An ode to Irv
There was a man who embraced our shores Over sixty years ago. He lived and fought to protect our land, And with us, called it home. Full Story
Clean, green energy projects to be highlighted
With troubled investment portfolios nationwide, a local tourist economy not keeping pace with inflation, and concerns over the availability and price of foreign oil, many people may be anticipating changes in America's long-held level of prosperity. Full Story
City submits biomass grant application
Chuck Hartley, director of Energy Management Services for LHB Corporation, talked with Grand Marais City Council during a onehour work session on Wednesday, July 8 about a proposed $20 million joint biomass district heating project. Full Story
City council puts noise ordinance in the book
It's official. Grand Marais city councilors passed the second reading of a revised noise ordinance by a 4-1 vote July 8, making it legal for outdoor performers to play amplified music until midnight on weekends, and until 10 p.m. during the rest of the week. Full Story
Minong—The Good Place tells of Ojibwe and Isle Royale
Tim Cochrane is a brave and ambitious man. For close to 35 years he has been collecting information from historical documents and people with stories to tell about the history of the North Shore Ojibwe on Isle Royale, and the book he produced, Full Story
Group meets to discuss Cook County's social capital
How connected do residents of Cook County feel to their community? How involved are they, and do they believe that they can make a difference here? Two projects within the last year and a half have investigated these questions, and new efforts may soon be launched to encourage more people to participate in community life. Full Story
Lions and Lionesses install new officers
July is the beginning of a "new year" for the Grand Marais Lions and Lioness clubs. New officers are installed and assume leadership positions which help guide club activities, fundraisers and special events. Full Story
Something fishy at harbor park
Above: The line of people waiting for their salmon at the 2009 Cook County Historical Society planked fish dinner was long, but the wait was worth it. The Saturday, July 11 event lured in 106 people. More could have been served, but the trout ran out! Full Story
Wonderful discoveries in Wildflowers of the Boundary Waters
At first glance, Wildflowers of the Boundary Waters - Hiking Through the Seasons by Betty Vos Hemstad, a Gunflint Trail summer resident, is a lovely coffee table book. However, a closer inspection, particularly with a flower question, proves the book to be an invaluable resource. Full Story
Lumber camp coming back for Fisherman's
The Grand Marais Lions are happy to host the Fisherman's Picnic Lumber Camp, presented by Wood-Mizer portable sawmills and Central Boiler Outdoor Furnaces. The site will host sawmill demonstrations, log rolling, chopping, cross-cut sawing and axe throwing. Full Story
Some Enchanted Evening at Playhouse
If you've been around Grand Marais Playhouse Director Sue Hennessy in recent weeks, you might have heard her humming a Rodgers & Hammerstein tune. Full Story
Ever-popular Library Book Sale is back
It's nearly Fisherman's Picnic time again, from July 30 until August 2, and for local readers that means it's time for the annual Library Friends' book sale. Full Story
Create art from the natural environment
Naturalist Lynnae Fischbach will present Earthworks at Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25. Lynnae will discuss the history of the Earthworks movement. What is Earthworks? It is the idea that art does not have to be permanent. At the event participants will create sitespecific art using only the materials present. Full Story
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