State energy program seeks grant applicants
The Minnesota Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) seek to provide limited financial assistance for energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects requiring technical assistance. Full Story
DNR to sell land in Maple Hill, Hovland
Several parcels of land owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be going on the auction block on October 21 at the DNR’s St. Paul office. Full Story
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» In the September 19 article 38 artists paint Cook County for the Plein Air competition
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Local author receives RITA award
Susan May Warren, the award-winning author of over 20 Christian novels, has received the RITA Award for Best Inspirational Novel for Finding Stefanie.
Considered the highest award in the genre of mainstream romance fiction, the RITA Award is named after the Romance Writers of America’s first president, Rita Clay Estrada. Full Story
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EDA director to serve as housing inspector
Nancy Grabko of Community Fundraising Solutions (CFS), which coordinates the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) housing program, said inspection of housing projects is one of its biggest challenges. She and EDA Director Matt Geretschlaeger presented a possible solution at the Tuesday, September 8, 2009 EDA meeting. Full Story
Hospital administrator to step down
Members of the Cook County Hospital District board learned Sept. 22 that they have another item on their to-do list: finding a new director for the Grand Marais facility. Full Story
County allows department head to work offsite
With her husband having left Cook County Schools for a job as superintendent of Virginia (Minnesota) schools, Cook County Public Health & Human Services Director Sue Futterer has asked for permission to do part of her work out of the county. Getting approval was anything but a slamdunk, however. Full Story
Short Schroeder agenda
The Schroeder town board meeting held September 8, 2009 was brief. Theend.
Okay, it was longer than that, but just barely. Full Story
County considers human services collaboration with other counties
Big changes in the administration of government-operated human services in Minnesota are in the works, and Cook County intends to stay ahead of those changes to maximize its ability to have a voice in them. Full Story
AEOA board member election upcoming
A meeting to elect a representative to serve on the governing board of directors of the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency will be held at the Senior Center in Grand Marais at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1.
The election winner will represent low-income households in the Cook County area, and will assist in making decisions regarding programs administered by AEOA. Full Story
Enrollment down, optimism intact at Cook County Schools
The ISD 166 school board celebrated its first meeting of the new school year with a cake in honor of school board member Leonard Sobanja’s 85th birthday. After that, it was down to business with a report from K-12 Principal Gwen Carman. Full Story
School board votes to deny deficit spending requests
The board of Cook County Schools has imposed some limitations on itself that could be difficult to follow. Full Story
North Shore Hospital celebrates 50th anniversary
With its beautiful silver tea service and plenty of gold balloons and streamers, the North Shore Hospital Auxiliary hosted a delightful 50th anniversary celebration for the hospital on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Full Story
Staff photos/Jane Howard Author/photographer Betty Hemstad (right) talks to Bernice Howard of Grand Marais outside Chik-Wauk Lodge. Full Story
Join the Empty Bowl effort
Empty Bowls has become a popular annual fundraising event that supports the local food shelf. Now in its fifth year, the 2009 event, hosted by the Grand Marais Art Colony, will be at the First Congregational Church from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. It will feature soups and breads from local restaurants and lots and lots of community made bowls to eat out of. Full Story
Crossing Borders artists exhibit at Johnson Heritage Post
The Crossing Borders exhibit at Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais opened with a reception Friday, September 11, 2009. Visitors to the opening reception had a chance to talk with artists about their work while enjoying appetizers and wine along with a wide-ranging variety of art. Full Story
HDC presents Fidgety Fairy Tales
Fidgety Fairy Tales: The
Mental Health Musical
is a lively and thought-provoking musical production performed by youth, for youth, which puts new twists on the traditional stories of Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Rapunzel. Full Story
Local author to present her haunting novel at Oct. 3 salon
Local author Kirsten Jacobson Stasney will present her newly released historical novel, Thy Father’s Will,
in Drury Lane Books’ salon series at 5 p.m. Saturday, October 3. Full Story
Seeking Cinderella and friends
Staff reports
The Grand Marais Playhouse is preparing for its next production—a wonderful holiday season family show, Disney’s
Cinderella!
Auditions will be held Tuesday, October 6 at 3:30 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts auditorium. Full Story
Women’s Network lunch features 1% sales tax proposal
Staff reports
Grand Marais city councilor and Cook County - Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) member Jan Sivertson will present information on a one percent proposed sales tax referendum at the September 30 Women’s Business Luncheon. Full Story
DNR offers three conservation grant workshops
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold workshops in Grand Rapids, Fergus Falls and Thief River Falls to help conservation organizations and local governments apply for Outdoor Heritage Conservation Partners Grants. The grants program has $3.7 million available for projects throughout 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.
When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News-
Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in
its Matters of Record.
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