Brian Larsen returns to News-Herald
Brian Larsen has worked at the Cook
County News-Herald
on and off for most of his adult life. He can’t seem to stay away from the newspaper business and the News-Herald
is glad about that. In mid-March, he came back on board as the advertising manager. Full Story
County commissioner volunteers to spearhead community center project
Those who have been waiting to find out how long it would be before the county board started working on the projects authorized with the passage of last fall’s 1% sales tax referendum may be happy to know that the wait is over. Full Story
Census brings re-districting concerns
There seems to be a very concerted effort to get Minnesotans to complete the 2010 census forms delivered to their doors. Concerns have been expressed that if Minnesota’s population decreases too much, the state will lose Congressional representation. The Cook County
News-Herald
contacted State Demographer Tom Gillaspy and asked how concerned Minnesotans should be. Full Story
Cook County workers still needed for 2010 census
U.S. Census Bureau workers were stopping by some Cook County residences the week of March 8 not to deliver the 10-question census form but rather to drop off a brochure about getting hired to help with the census. Full Story
Rooftop sign regulations to change
Grand Marais councilors took the first step toward changing the city’s roof sign ordinance when they unanimously approved a proposed revision at their March 10, 2010 meeting. Full Story
Chilean Relief Fund established locally
The Danfelt-Martin family of Hovland continues working to assist friends impacted by the 8.8 earthquake in February. Virginia Danfelt reports that this week the Catemu House Project in Catemu, Chile will break ground. The original home owned by the Guillermo Vasquez Puga family was destroyed in the earthquake. Full Story
Merrill sentenced in child abuse case
Jason Merrill, 36, of Cloquet, a former resident of Cook County, was sentenced March 9, 2010 at the Cook County Courthouse after pleading guilty to three gross misdemeanors – two counts of malicious punishment of a child that took place between 2003 and 2007 and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a child in 2007. Full Story
Thompson attorney asks for change of venue
Richard Holmstrom, legal defense for Kevin Thompson, asked Judge Kenneth Sandvik for a change of venue at a hearing on March 9, 2010. A jury trial for Thompson, charged with kidnapping, assault in the second degree, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment of an acquaintance last May, has been scheduled for May 11-14 at the Cook County Courthouse. Full Story
County board discusses hiring administrator
With a lot of big county projects coming down the pike and decisions to be made over the next several years, what is the role of the county board and when is it appropriate to hire a county administrator to be the point person and keep everything coordinated? The county board discussed these questions at a work session at the courthouse Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Full Story
I-35 work to be detailed at March 23 meeting
Find out more about I-35 construction plans at a special meeting March 23 in Duluth.
This meeting is sponsored by the Canal Park Business Association, Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Downtown Council, and Visit Duluth. The meeting will focus on the possible impacts of I-35 construction on area homes and businesses. Full Story
Music, dance, and watercolors at Open Doors talent show
The Open Doors talent show held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA) Saturday, March 13, 2010 was a smashing success. The money raised will help fund handicappedaccessible push-pad access at the ACA and at the Cook County High School “eagle” entrance. A total of $10,000 is being sought. Full Story
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Lydia Etok (L) and Nina Segalowitz, Inuit throat singers from Canada, graciously returned to Grand Marais to perform together on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Sivertson Gallery. Full Story
Robust vocabulary at Sawtooth Elementary
In 2007-08, Sawtooth Elementary School teachers became students themselves, reviewing reading research and recommended best practices for reading instruction. Full Story
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Browsing a wonderful selection of Silent Auction offerings, sampling gourmet treats while being serenaded by talented musicians— what could be better? Full Story
Photography exhibit opens window on Northwoods
Lots of locals gathered at the Johnson Heritage Post for the opening of a photography exhibit Friday, March 5, 2010.
Featured were seven photographers with
amazing collections of Cook County l
photos: Don Davison, Bryan Hansel, l
Bruce Johnson, Roger Nordstrom, Travis
Novitsky, Paul Sundberg, and Jon Wood. Full Story
From start to finish, Mush for a Cure is fun
From its start on Friday, March 12 to its finish on Saturday, March 13, the fourth annual Mush for a Cure was fun—and it was a terrific fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, bringing in proceeds of at least $28,000, even though there was no snow. Full Story
Como’s pink truck supports Mush for a Cure
Photo courtesy of Como Oil
Cold winter weather does more than help winterrelated businesses in our region. Full Story
Museum meeting at Grand Portage Log Community Building
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Anyone interested in the future of the Grand Portage Log Community Building is encouraged to attend a meeting on Wednesday, March 24 at the log building. Plans are underway to develop a new museum and organizers would like your input. Full Story
Stations of the Cross
For hundreds of years, Christians have entered into Christ’s last journey— from condemnation to the cross—by meditating on The Stations
of the Cross. Full Story
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