From candy shop to video cameras
I have had the honor of being part of the Cook County "press corps" for more than 10 years. I've attended just about every imaginable event—school programs and plays; football games in frigid weather; election forums, mellow and fraught with tension; governmental meetings sometimes tedious, sometimes stressful. Full Story
CORRECTIONS:
In last week's report on the Cook County Fair it was incorrectly reported that Vi Rindahl had the largest number of entries with 40—she actually had 50 entries to the fair. The News-Herald apologizes for the error. Full Story
The Astonishing Nature of God
This past spring scientists discovered evidence of what is believed to be the oldest observed object in the universe. What they detected was a short blast of energy, quickly followed by a flood of infrared radiation. A star had exploded deep in space. Full Story
Historical Reflections
The Cook County Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The original auxiliary organizers are pictured here (L-R) Lois Staples, Mary Pitser, Sarah Allard, Ann Sundquist, Mary Belle Sjoberg, Marilyn "Mim" Soderberg, Hildur Hedstrom. (Not pictured is Lois Sande). Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · Sept. 6, 1999 • A memo from City Street Department Head Bob Mattson and a list of recent infractions which resulted in repair work by the department compiled by the city forced the issue of police patrol in the city at the recent meeting of the Grand Marais City Council. Full Story
Medicare presentations and fall colors
Brighter side of aging
Medicare made simple—well at least understandable—will be the topic of three presentations at the Senior Center in September and October by Marjori Bottila. These sessions are sponsored by the Senior LinkAge Line®, which is a comprehensive information and assistance service of the Minnesota Board on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging. Full Story
Rise and Fall of the Poppy Empire—An Update
Taken from an August 2004 Over the Hill: "Where did you get these beautiful flowers?" I asked the woman, as I admired the stunningly beautiful poppies filling her back door garden. From a poppy seed bun, she told me, and I had no reason to disbelieve the woman. She was my mother-in-law. Full Story
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