Comments sought on South Fowl Snowmobile Access again
The US Forest Service is once again accepting comments on a proposed reroute of a 2 ½-mile snowmobile trail between McFarland and South Fowl Lakes in Hovland. The reroute has been the focus of public scrutiny since the Forest Service closed a trail that had been determined to be partially in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in 2002. Full Story
Commissioners discuss South Fowl snowmobile access
On Tuesday, August 25, 2009, county land commissioner Mary Black informed the county board of the current comment period regarding the U.S. Forest Service's South Fowl Environmental Impact Statement. Full Story
Weekly Weather
Photo by Liz Wagner Liz Wagner and Greg Fangel of Tofte observed this fox with unusual colors on August 20. From their deck they enjoyed watching the red and black fox browse for a breakfast of mice. Full Story
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Photo by Mary McElevey Pastor Mark Ditmanson and intern Stephanie Vos were honored at coffee and following worship service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark returned from a three-month sabbatical journey and Stephanie will resume her studies after spending her summer internship at Bethlehem. Stephanie is the daughter of Jim and Ruthanne (Hedstrom) Vos. Full Story
Thrivent plans Sept. 14 El Salvador presentation
The North Shore Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans invites Cook County residents to its chapter meeting at 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 14 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Grand Marais. Theevening will begin with dinner in the fellowship hall, followed by a short chapter meeting and a PowerPoint presentation. Full Story
Schroeder wants accountability from LTTA
County Commissioner Bruce Martinson told the Schroeder town board Tuesday, August 11, 2009 that Tofte representatives had met with Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association (LTTA) representatives the day before. The Tofte representatives "weren't too happy with LTTA's position," Martinson said. Full Story
County awards County Road 6 contract
At its Tuesday, August 18 meeting, the county board awarded a County Road 6 contract to the lowest bidder, KGM Contractors. Thework will include ditch repair, aggregate surfacing, bituminous surfacing and culvert replacement on the bottom .6 miles of County Road 6. KGM's bid, $193,046.98, was 6.06% under the county engineer's estimate. Full Story
Hospital considers trends in long-term care
After listening to a Thursday, August 20, 2009 presentation from Tom Kooiman of Pope Associates, an architectural firm specializing in health and long-term care facilities and senior housing, the North Shore Hospital board voted to pursue a feasibility study on alternatives to the Care Center's current operating model. Thestudy is expected to cost about $3,500. Full Story
County agreeable to funding request from Gunflint Fire Department
Gunflint Trail volunteer firefighter Rick Johnson asked the county board on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 to designate $50,000 from Title III Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding for communication upgrades for the Gunflint Trail Fire Department. The department has been making numerous capital improvements over the last year, Johnson said. Full Story
Lutsen supports cemetery expansion
The Lutsen Fire Department moved two of its fire trucks out of the fire hall on Tuesday, August 18 so the August Township meeting, a continuation of the March annual meeting, could be held there. Almost 50 citizens turned out for the meeting, which focused primarily on the future of the Lutsen Cemetery. Full Story
Hospital Auxiliary celebrates anniversary, honors doctors
The North Shore Hospital Auxiliary has a long history of answering needs for the North Shore Hospital and Care Center. The auxiliary was in existence a year before the hospital itself and members helped bring quality health care to Cook County. Full Story
Cook County Fair 2009 sees entries from young and old
With entrants ranging in age from 18 months to 100-plus years, the Cook County Fair was deemed a success by all who attended. There were 71 exhibitors entering 505 items, up slightly from last year's 496. The Fair Board awarded $1,100.50 in prizes and ribbons. Full Story
Open House at Oshki Ogimaag
Oshki Ogimaag (School Of New Leaders) Charter School in Grand Portage invites families and the surrounding community to an open house and picnic on Monday, August 31 at the Grand Portage school from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Full Story
North Shore photography at Cross River Heritage Center
The photography of Larry and Linda Dunlap will be on display at the Cross River Heritage Center (CRHC) in Schroeder until October 3, 2009. The Dunlaps live in Northwestern Wisconsin near Pattison Park. They have been working in photography since 1968. Full Story
Bush Artist Program sets information meetings
The Bush Artist Program will host 11 information meetings for artists interested in applying for a Bush Artist fellowship or a Dakota Creative Connections grant. For 2010, artists may apply, depending on residency, to either or both initiatives in three categories: visual arts, media arts, and traditional and functional craft arts. Full Story
Lundie in the city
The Schroeder Area Historical Society (SAHS) will be holding a fundraising tour and silent auction at the Delander House in St. Paul, MN on Sunday, Oct. 4. The large, formal Georgian style home was designed by Edwin Lundie in the late 1920s. Full Story
Upland erosion affects water quality
Erosion affects water quality, whether it occurs next to a lake, stream or wetland or in the heart of a city housing development. Erosion is the wearing-away of soils due to open areas and scarce vegetation. Erosion contains soil particles that are moved from one spot to another by water runoff. Full Story
Yamaha awards $10,000 to Recreational Trail Users (CRTU)
The Coalition of Recreational Trail Users (CRTU), made up of representatives from the All- Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota (ATVAM), the Amateur Riders Motorcycle Association (ARMCA), the Minnesota 4Wheel Drive Association (MN4WDA), and the Minnesota United Snowmobile Association (MNUSA), 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
Iron Range Resources Wage Subsidy Program
A $1 million Iron Range Resources Wage Subsidy Program which assists businesses headquartered within the Taconite Assistance Area in hiring new employees is now available through the Workforce Centers in northeast Minnesota. 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
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