CCL receives federal award
TheUniversity of Minnesota Center for Changing Landscapes (CCL), which has worked to see a number of projects in Cook County come to fruition— including the cairn road signs along Highway 61—has received the Federal Highway Administration’s Environmental Excellence Award for its North Shore Scenic Byway work. Full Story
EMS service and signs on Schroeder agenda
Faced with a $1,000 increase in its contract with Tofte for emergency response services, the Schroeder Town Board decided to ask for more information before signing the agreement. Full Story
CORRECTION:
A November 28 article entitled Septics and signs discussed in Schroeder
stated that the Schroeder town board passed a motion to draft letters to various government offices in support of Marion McKeever’s Satellite Inn signs along Highway 61. Full Story
Weekly Weather
Bob Reid of Bloomington had an interesting visitor at his Caribou Lake home on Thanksgiving Day. Reid and his neighbors enjoy feeding this little fox. Full Story
Keep the holidays alcohol free
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve celebrations may make some parents feel that they can relax the usual restrictions on alcohol use for their teens. As we near the time when these events will take place, the School Community Action Team would like to remind parents and other adults that providing alcohol to someone under 21 doesn’t come cheap. Full Story
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On Sunday, November 29 at the Chisholm City Hall, Congressman James Oberstar was presented with an award from the Northeast Law Enforcement Administrators’ Council (NLEAC ). Full Story
Another candidate to challenge Oberstar
Another candidate has announced that he is running against Congressman James Oberstar in the 2010 election. Darrel Trulson, of Chisago City, has announced his candidacy for the 8th Congressional District as a Republican candidate.
Trulson, a resident of Chisago City, was born and raised in North Branch, Minnesota. Full Story
Red Kettle donations serve local community
A question that Mary Sanders, Cook County’s Salvation Army kettle-campaign coordinator, has been hearing is, “How do we donate by check if we want the gift to be used locally?” This question arises especially when the donor receives a mailed solicitation from the Salvation Army office in the Twin Cities. Full Story
Final levy for city includes 3% increase
At the Wednesday, December 9, meeting, the Grand Marais City Council had an in-depth discussion of the list of priorities it adopted in 2009 and how those priorities can be addressed in light of anticipated cuts to local government aid (LGA). Concerns about the loss of LGA led to a 3% increase in the city’s levy for 2010 for a total levy of $802,657.39. Full Story
Infected citrus fruit intercepted by Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the Portal, North Dakota port of entry have intercepted citrus fruit infected with a serious plant disease. Full Story
Candidates sought for city boards, commissions
Candidates are being sought for a number of city boards and commissions for the City of Grand Marais. At the Wednesday, December 9 Grand Marais City Council meeting, City Administrator Mike Roth told the council he would place an advertisement for the positions but suggested that councilors talk to citizens who may be interested. Full Story
Caution—thin ice!
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning parents to caution their children to stay off the thin ice that is now forming.
According to the DNR as of December 7, no ice in the state is consistently four inches thick, which is the minimum recommended to support the weight of a person. Full Story
MnDOT launches new travel information site
Last summer, the Minnesota Department of Transportation launched a new 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511mn.org. And this winter, travelers are encouraged to use a new feature on the site. Full Story
North Shore Dragon Boat Festival welcomes new director
Although North Shore residents are perhaps more interested in ice fishing than dragon boating, the North Shore Dragon Boat Festival has exciting news. The festival has announced the selection of Sherri Moe as the new Dragon Boat director. Moe is taking over for Debbie Neitzke, who stepped down after this year’s festival to free up more time for her family. Full Story
Community collaborates on health improvement program
Local nurses Kristin DeArruda Wharton, Joni Kristenson and Teresa Borak are very excited about Cook County’s involvement in a nation-leading effort to reduce chronic disease. The nurses, from School District 166, Cook County Public Health and Human Services, and the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, are launching the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) in Cook County. Full Story
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About 100 singers and instrumentalists participated in Cook County’s annual community Christmas concert at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Sunday and Monday, December 6 and 7, 2009. Full Story
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Brian Larsen & Rhonda Silence The craft and bake sale at the Evangelical Free Church Saturday, December 5, 2009 was one of many held throughout the county. Full Story
Transportation group investigating ride share program
For many years, local internet provider Boreal Access has served as an informal ride share resource. People looking for a ride to Duluth or to the Twin Cities, or someone wanting a package delivered to Grand Marais from Hovland or the Gunflint Trail, have sent an e-mail message seeking a ride or transport. Full Story
Coffeehouse Christmas wishes
What was on the minds of the people sipping coffee at Blue Water and Java Moose on Monday morning, December 7? What did they want for Christmas? What were they looking forward to this Christmas season? Full Story
Staying warm and looking cool with Jean Brune’s fur hats
If you see someone walking around town wearing a really neat fur hat, it might have been made by Jean Brune, and if so, you may be able to get one like it. Full Story
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Cinderella will be performed for one weekend only,
December 10 – 13, Thursday – Saturday shows
at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are
$5 adults, $3 students. General admission seating.
Full Story
Let the skating begin!
TheCook County Community Center outdoor ice skating rinks will be officially open starting Saturday, December 19 at noon. There is no charge to skate on the outdoor ice rinks.
Two rinks will be flooded again this year, a larger rink with hockey boards that can be scheduled for community groups and a small rink above that is always available for recreational ice skating. Full Story
Free Christmas trees for Armed Forces families
Tom Held of Isak Hansen True Value in Lutsen is happy to announce a special offer for family members of deployed military personnel—a free Christmas tree! Held said, “Isak Hansen’s would like to thank you for your sacrifice—and wish you a happy holiday!”
Free trees are available while supplies last. Military ID required. 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.
Monday, November 30
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