CORRECTION:
In the November 21 article New picnic site proposed for
Poplar Lake island,
the documentation provided to the Cook County commissioners and the Cook County News-
Herald
incorrectly identified the Poplar Lake Area Association (PLAA) as the Poplar Lake Association. The News-Herald
apologizes for any confusion this may have caused. Full Story
Happy Holiday Parade
Parade Award winners were: Cutest Christmas Kids: North Shore Preschool Christmas Spirit: Girl Scout Troop #4110 Christmas Theme Creativity: Arrowhead Electric. Full Story
Weekly Weather
Cold weather is bringing ice to area lakes. Stump Lake on the Gunflint Trail is just starting to freeze up. Full Story
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The quiet of Grand Portage State Park has been disturbed in recent months as construction of a new 5,800 square foot visitor center has been underway. Full Story
Food shelf available for local families
It isn’t breaking news that people are struggling due to the nation’s economy. More people are in need of food assistance than ever before. If you need temporary assistance to feed your family, or you know someone who needs help, the Cook County Food Shelf is available, now with additional hours. Full Story
Historical Reflections
Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with Cook County News-Herald readers? Give
us a call, or stop by our Grand Marais office. We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections. Call (218) 387-9100; e-mail starnews@
boreal.org; or stop by our officeat 15 First Avenue West.
Full Story
Gunflint Trail boat operators send out S.O.S.
No new laws have been enacted, but starting next summer, businesses on certain Gunflint Trail lakes will need to start making sure their boat operators have merchant mariner credentials that satisfy federal regulations. Full Story
Mayor offers to help county get 1% projects underway
How soon will projects funded by the recently authorized Cook County 1% sales and use tax get underway? That was one of the topics seventeen elected officials and employees of Cook County, ISD 166, and Grand Marais discussed Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Cook County High School (CCHS). Full Story
OHV Travel Management Project decision—again
Continuing the nearly four year long process of determining where off-highway vehicles (OHVs) can travel in the Superior National Forest (SNF), Forest Service Supervisor James Sanders notified “interested parties, agencies, and organizations” on November 19 that a supplement to the environmental review of the SNF Forestwide Travel Management Project (TMP) is now available for revie Full Story
December 2009 Senior Center Menu & Events
December 7 11:30 am Lunch:
Macaroni and Cheese, Cookie 12:00 pm Afternoon Video
December 8 7:15 am Bus to Duluth
8:00 am-2:00 pm Driving Exams
11:30 am Lunch:
Pork Chow Mein, Vanilla Ice Cream 12:00 pm Identify Photos
December 9 10:00 am Exercise Group
11:30 am Lunch: Full Story
The spirit of giving at Care Center
The spirit of giving is always in season at North Shore Care Center, but even more so at this time of year. The residents count their blessings for family, friends, care center staff, and community members who give so much of their time throughout the year. Full Story
An epiphany in glass
The stained glass artwork of Katharine Peterson’s EpiphanyWorks fits perfectly in its new home at the 1910 Rock Shop on the western edge of Grand Marais. Peterson’s original stained glass and agate creations complement the other beautiful items sold in the store—beautiful bead and pebble jewelry; stacked stone lamps; and rocks of all sizes and colors, polished to perfection. Full Story
Cookies, lunch, and Christmas gifts all in one place
People looking for delicious baked goods, Christmas gift ideas, or lunch will be in the right place if they show up at the Evangelical Free Church in Grand Marais Saturday, December 5, 2009. The church will be holding its annual craft and bake sale from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Full Story
Birch Grove fundraising challenge
The Birch Grove Foundation has been challenged. Full Story
Holiday concert at CC HS
Anyone looking for a great holiday music program will find it at Cook County High School Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
The Cook County High School band and the 7th and 8th grade band, both led by Bill Tormondsen, and the 6th grade band, led by Kerri Bilben, will perform a medley of holiday tunes. Full Story
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