Schroeder spends quiet winter hours pondering issues
Not a lot took place at the February 9, 2010 Schroeder town board meeting, but those present advanced the cause of ideas as they discussed thoughts that sprang from the agenda. Full Story
Sentence to Serve crews productive last fall
Cook County’s adult Sentence to Serve crew contributed 608 hours of labor in the last quarter of 2009, and its juvenile crew contributed 52 hours. The estimated market value of this work was $9,990. One hundred and one jail days were saved through this program. At $52 a day, that totals $5,252 in savings. Full Story
What to do when the H2O don’t flow
Joni Kristenson, Cook County Public Health Nurse, wants us all to be warm and safe during these cold winter months.
This week, she offers some advice on water — its usage and storage.
Keep a water supply of at least one gallon per person. Full Story
CORRECTION:
In the caption accompanying the February 13, 2010 front page photo by Dennis Chick, one of the planes taking off from Hungry Jack Lake was incorrectly identified. Rod Roy, of Roy Aero, contacted us to let us know there are three planes in the picture, not two! In the photo is the yellow J3 Cub belonging to Peter Schliep. Full Story
Care Center dances to beat “Cabin Fever”
The residents at North Shore Care Center know how to beat “cabin fever” during winter – just plan lots of activities each month. February has been especially full of fun things to do with Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Mardi Gras, Chinese New Year, the Super Bowl, and the Olympic winter games. Full Story
Dancin' with Dad
Dancin' with Dad The Father-Daughter Dance hosted by sixth grade Girl Scout troop #4110 was very well attended. Full Story
Heart smart or gooey– find it at the Senior Center for breakfast
The Grand Marais Municipal Pool is a great place to spend time with other community members while doing something good for your body. Senior Center Director Bev Green and chef Rebecca Thompson are creating another way to do the same thing at the Senior Center. Starting February 1, breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and you are invited. Full Story
Gravel pit owner cleaning up garbage dumped by others
Sometimes explaining yourself in a letter can bring positive results.
In December the county board postponed renewing a gravel pit permit for Dean Berglund because he had not removed non-combustible materials from the pit as required after the previous year’s inspection. More noncombustibles, in fact, had been added. Full Story
Tofte fireworks—problematic but not impossible
Tofte Supervisor Paul James, following up on last month’s discussion of whether the township should continue to host a fireworks display on the 4th of July, reported on February 11 that he has learned that conducting the show will be “problematic.” Since about 1936, volunteers in the Town of Tofte have conducted the Independence Day fireworks, but after an explosion during th Full Story
Tofte Fire Department—truck, training, and tower
Although there have been no fires in the last month, the Tofte Volunteer Fire Department has been very busy with training, equipment swaps, clock tower questions—and fire truck shopping. Full Story
Local Republicans participate in democratic process
Not all of Cook County’s 12 precincts were represented at the county Republican convention Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Senior Center, but 23 citizens proceeded smoothly through debates over resolutions to pass on to the district. Full Story
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Beth Olson was honored at a retirement party on her last day at the Violence Prevention Center in Grand Marais Friday, January 8, 2010. Full Story
Snowbirds “count” for Minnesota 2010 Census
Minnesota residents who head south during the cold months or “snowbirds” may not be sure about when—and where— they should complete their Census 2010 questionnaire. The Minnesota State Demographic Center recommends that Minnesota residents who reside out of state for the winter months answer only
the 2010 Census form they receive at their Minnesota address. Full Story
Hope for Haiti
The devastating earthquake in Haiti touched the third -and fourth-year Spanish students at Cook County High School. The students recently organized a fundraiser for the people of Haiti. Full Story
Three AFS students spending year at CCHS
Every year AFS students come to our small Cook County community to experience American life in a small town with very cold temperatures and a community full of wonderful people. The AFS students this year are Raul Piccione from Spain, Nuchada Srisittipoj from Thailand, and Kristina Andelova from the Czech Republic. Full Story
Winter Tracks Festival—
winter fun on the Gunflint
Several years ago, residents and business owners on the Gunflint Trail decided to celebrate winter with a weekend festival. The tradition has continued and grown and now in its sixth year, the Winter Tracks Festival is renowned for its diverse winter offerings. Everyone wants to answer the Gunflint Trail’s invitations to “Come play like we do!” Full Story
Mush for a Cure gets crazier!
Everyone has a good time at the Mush for a Cure event in March and this year things will be even more fun, starting with a Pink Prom Pasta Party. Full Story
It’s snowshoe season on the hiking trail
The Superior Hiking Trail is sponsoring guided hikes to encourage people to get out and enjoy the trail in winter weather. Participants must provide their own snowshoes. Full Story
Join Jessica for Mush for a Cure spaghetti dinner
Jessica Berg-Collman of Grand Marais is once again raising funds for Mush for a Cure (MFAC) in March. Jessica has won awards for the highest number of pledges in the past and she is working hard to top her previous records. She is especially dedicated to MFAC this year, as she is mushing in honor of her mentor and log rolling coach, Clearwater Lake resident Jenny Atkinson. Full Story
Open houses set for up-and-coming kindergartners
A special coordinated set of open house gatherings for the families of potential kindergarten students will be held next month in an effort to allow parents to make an informed decision about the best setting for their children. Full Story
Talent show rescheduled
The talent show fundraiser for handicap accessible (push pad) doors into the Arrowhead Center for the Arts and the main (eagle) entry to Cook County High School has been rescheduled. Full Story
Life’s Simple 7 at Women’s Business Luncheon
Teresa Borak and Patty Doherty, both registered nurses at the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, will present Life’s Simple 7
at the next Women’s Business Luncheon, Wednesday, March 3. 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.
Full Story
County board contemplates state and federal land purchases
If the state offered to buy a large chunk of private land and a county could choose either getting a lump sum worth about 25 years of what would otherwise have been paid in private property taxes or being paid annually – in perpetuity – something in lieu of but not as much as what would have been paid in private property taxes, which should it choose? Full Story
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