Politics of trash
Since 2004, I have been part of an Adopt-a-Highway cleanup crew on a section of Highway 61 just west of Hovland. We have learned that it is nice to do the first cleanup as early as possible each spring—after the snow is gone, but before the grass grows up and hides trash. I don’t think we have ever conducted our cleanup before Earth Day (April 22) before this year. Full Story
Historical Reflections
may equest spec fic 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
ic s ction. However us a call, or stop by our Grand Marais office. We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections. Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago ·
April 17, 2000
• County rescue personnel were kept busy last week, responding to four vehicle accidents in a two-day period. Three of the accidents occurred on Tuesday, April 11. • Eight youths have pled guilty and been sentenced in connection with an underage drinking party in Lutsen last month. Full Story
Butterflies in the Snow— April on Tucker Lake
In September 1969, Dick and I
began our year on Tucker Lake.
Our cabin had neither road access
nor amenities. This reprint of one
of many stories about our lives
during that special year is based
on an old letter I wrote to my
parents.
The Letter:
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New Lodge
The old Moosehorn Bed and Breakfast sold last November. I was fortunate enough to be one of the carpenters remodeling it this past winter and it looks great. The old Victorian feel has been replaced with pine walls and hickory floors. John and Rose Schloot are part owners of this resort and you may recognize their names from the Pig and a Polka catering service. Full Story
