Snowarama 2010—amazing and awesome
For 87 years, Easter Seals has been helping kids with physical disabilities succeed— for the last seven years, snowmobilers from Grand Portage and the Thunder Bay area have helped Easter Seals fulfill its mission. Full Story
Lutsen emergency responders: donations and duties
One of the first items of business at the Lutsen town meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 was acknowledgement and appreciation for numerous donations in memory of former Cook County Sheriff John Lyght, who died January 15. Full Story
Thrivent aids Haiti earthquake relief
In response to the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is announcing a $1 million challenge to its members across the country. Thrivent Financial will match $1 for every $2 donated by Thrivent Financial members up to $1 million for the potential of generating $3 million. Full Story
Weaving an Easter basket keepsake
Community members are invited to make a keepsake Easter basket for a child or to be used as a decorative centerpiece. Join basket maker Jane Shinners on Sunday, March 14 in Cook County High School room 101 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
The basket measures 11” x 6” with an 8” wooden handle and its sides are woven from your choice of pastel colors. Full Story
Superior National needing bigger advance this year than last
As in previous years, Superior National at Lutsen golf course has requested a loan to help pay bills until the next golf season starts generating income. Full Story
Year-end lodging tax report not good for Cook County
Cook County’s lodging tax income was way down this year, especially in the West End and on the Gunflint Trail. Full Story
Grand Marais Rec Park forges into the future
The Grand Marias Park Board, still short a member, voted in Walt Mianowski as its new chair and Todd Miller, its vice-chair, on February 2, 2010. Full Story
Building community through shared garden
Three guests attended the February 2, 2010 Grand Marais Park Board meeting to ask for space in the rec park for a community garden similar to the one created at WTIP Radio last summer. Melinda Spinler of the Northwoods Food Project said some people in Grand Marais have no space to grow their own food, an endeavor that enhances both nutrition and mental health. Full Story
Marine Corps deserter arrested at Grand Portage port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officersarrested a deserter from the United States Marine Corps at the Grand Portage port of entry on February 13, 2010. Full Story
Grand Portage death ruled suicide
On December 14, 2009, James Bernard Smith, 41, of Grand Portage, was found dead, the apparent victim of hanging. Thisweek Cook County Sheriff Mark Falk released autopsy information from the Lake County Medical Examiner, confirming that the cause of death was suicidal hanging with associated injuries. Full Story
Lutsen man sentenced for meth ring connection
On February 18, 2010, a summary of sentencing in a criminal case involving 28 defendants, including Kirk Paul Johnson, 57, of Lutsen, was released by the U.S. Department of Justice. According to United States Attorney B. Todd Jones, the defendants in this case were collectively responsible for distributing between 30 and 50 pounds of methamphetamine in the Duluth area from 2005 to 2008. Full Story
Invasives Team unites against noxious weeds and pests
Cook County has officially joined an interagency fight against “invasive terrestrial, aquatic, and airborne species,” and in the hope of receiving up to $100,000 in federal Environmental Protection Agency funding, it may partner with Lake and St. Louis counties as well. Full Story
Hazardous tree removal along Gunflint Trail begins March 23
TIMMBERRR!
Motorists traveling along the Gunflint Trail and on several side roads near Seagull Lake are advised that contract equipment will be working in the road right-of-way to remove trees killed as a result of the Ham Lake Fire beginning March 23. The U.S. Forest Service has announced that crews will be working at various locations along the route for three to five weeks. Full Story
Hope for Haiti— Cook County style
Around a hundred people gathered Monday, February 15 at the North House Folk School for an evening organized by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. One end of the room was an array of potluck items, including old favorites, like Tater-Tot hot dish and slow baked beans. Full Story
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The CCHS lunchroom was a busy place during the North Shore Preschool Carnival Thursday, February 11. Kids fished, threw bean bags, and had their faces and hands painted. Full Story
Mushin’ and Rollin’ for a breast cancer cure
After a shocking December 9, 2009 diagnosis of breast cancer, Jenny Atkinson, 36, of Clearwater Lake immediately put on her rally cap just as she has in difficult situations before. She consulted with a great team of doctors, set out a treatment plan, and started chemotherapy just four days after celebrating her first Christmas as a mother. Full Story
Painting outside in winter—an exhibit
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, local and guest artists began painting in the first Grand Marais Art Colony winter outdoor painting event. Yes, winter. Bundled painters are dispersed along the Gunflint Trail capturing the still winter beauty of the north woods. Full Story
Give blood— save lives
One pint of blood can save up to three lives, so giving blood truly is a life-saving act. To make it easier for Northlanders to donate blood, the Memorial Blood Center will be visiting Cook County at the beginning of March, conducting blood drives in Tofte and Grand Marais. Full Story
North Shore Photography at Johnson Heritage Post
The Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais will be offering an exhibit of photographs by local photographers from March 5 to March 28. An opening reception to meet the photographers will be held Friday, March 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Full Story
North House plans Inuit event
North House Folk School announces the return of Inuit guest instructor Ohito Ashoona for two hands-on soapstone carving classes as part of Sivertson Art Gallery’s 10th annual Inuit Art Premiere.
Ashoona will teach Inuit Soapstone
Carving Traditions
(March 11-12) and Inuit Stone Sculpting — Movement On Ice
(March 14-15). 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, Feb. 15
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