CORRECTION:
In the October 3, 2009 article Curtis seeks new
trial,
it was incorrectly reported that James Curtis is confined at St. Cloud. Curtis is at the Minnesota Correction Facility of Faribault. The Cook County News-
Herald
apologizes for the error. Full Story
Committee on Aging needs members
The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC) is seeking applications from people in St. Louis, Cook and Lake counties to serve on the ARDC Advisory Committee on Aging. The members of the Advisory Committee on Aging serve in an advisory capacity to the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging. Full Story
Where’s Wanda?
Adventures of a North Shore homing pigeon
It was a Tuesday morning in August when my husband, Jerry, spotted her on the patio table at our home in Lutsen. She wasn’t like any other bird we had ever seen. I wanted to get a photo and when I got outside for a close-up, she was sitting in front of our patio door as if to say, “Let me in.” Full Story
Weekly Weather
Photo by Erik W. L. Anderson Cook County continues to enjoy fall colors—on trees and on the ground! Full Story
U.S. House approves $16 million for water, energy projects
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that includes over $16 million to fund a number of water infrastructure and clean energy projects in northeast Minnesota. The Fiscal
Year 2010 Energy and
Water Development
Appropriations Act
is one of 12 appropriations bills Congress must pass to fund the operations of the U.S. government. Full Story
1% sales tax vote coming soon
Before too long, Cook County residents will be asked to vote in a special election to decide whether the county should once again institute a 1% county sales tax. The legislation allowing the county to seek the 1% sales tax was approved this spring. It was first requested in 2006 as an extension of the 1% sales tax that had paid for capital improvements to Cook County North Shore Hospital. Full Story
Arrowhead conducting GIS survey
Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc. is working to record all of the electrical facilities in its service territory using Geographical Information System (GIS) technology. On Monday, October 5, contractors with Osmose Utility Services began working on the project, starting in the Pike Lake – Lutsen area. Full Story
Get involved in politics!
Did the last election make you want to learn more about town, city, county, or school government? Want to be more involved in local politics? Attend a meeting! Local government entities normally meet as listed below. Full Story
Trails & budget trimming for Park Board
“Boy did we have some wind last week,” Grand Marais Recreation Area Director Dave Tersteeg told the park board Tuesday, October 6, 2009. “The park almost blew off the shore.” Full Story
Cook County Local Energy Project generating energy initiatives
After only a year and a half of its inception, the Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) is making a significant impact on the community and has now been granted 501(c)(3) non-profit status from the IRS. This expands funding opportunities for the organization, and gifts to CCLEP are now tax-deductible. Full Story
Grand Marais Public Library planning for the future
The Grand Marais Public Library has announced its participation in the Arrowhead Library System (ALS) Strategic Planning Initiative. Over the next three months, the library will have access to a strategic planning consultant who will facilitate a community-based planning process. Full Story
Minnesota Historical Society launches grant program
Without a concerted effort, our state’s historic and cultural treasures are in danger of being lost to time, and the Minnesota Historical Society has announced that applications are now being accepted for the first round of Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants to support projects of enduring value for the cause of history and historic preservation across the state. Full Story
Photo
Emera Chapter #160, Order of Eastern Star, serving members from Duluth to Grand Marais, held a “Backyard Rummage Sale” behind the Two Harbors Chapter Hall recently. Full Story
Yum, yum, yum—PBS cookies!
Long, long ago when PBS Eight staff decided to try a live cooking show they settled on the topic “C” is for Cookie.
That was more than 15 years ago and that series premiere remains the champion for number of recipes received. PBS figured it’s time to do it again. Full Story
Local tradesmen rally to upgrade CCHS shop
The Cook County High School industrial arts department has seen better days. Over the years, it has lost space to other departments, and it is sorely lacking in some of the equipment and facilities needed to adequately introduce students to the trades. Full Story
Higher Ed offers Basic Welding course
Cook County Higher Education is offering Basic Welding
beginning Oct. 24. This 21-hour course provides the student with an understanding of basic welding fundamentals and the ability to properly and safely use gas and electric welding equipment to perform welding and cutting procedures in the flat position. Full Story
MOOSE MADNESS IS FUN FOR ALL
Although Moose Madness is sponsored by the Grand Marais Area Tourism Association (GMATA), it isn’t an event just for tourists. Folks who live in Cook County are encouraged to take some time off to enjoy some of the moose activities Friday - Sunday, October 16 - 18. Full Story
Cook County Historical Society hosts 85th anniversary dinner
Staff reports
The 85th celebration of the Cook County Historical Society will take place October 14 with a dinner and short meeting at the Harbor Light Supper Club in Grand Marais. The evening’s speaker will be Daniel Lancaster, a recent author, will present John Beargrease - Man and Legend. Full Story
Tim Styles & Friends at ACA
Tim Styles has appeared on stage at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts before—as a member of the Better ThanNothin’ Band
bluegrass group and alone in North Shore Music Association Arrowhead Idol
competitions. Styles is excited about returning to the ACA at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17 with the musicians he has been playing with over the summer. Full Story
Learn to make colorful windows and pottery in October Art Colony classes
Staff reports
TheGrand Marais Art Colony is offering classes on stained glass window-making and Majolica pot-making beginning Oct. 20. Full Story
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