State Auditor candidate Pat Anderson visits Cook County
Former State Auditor Pat Anderson, campaigning for the seat now held by Rebecca Otto, stopped in Cook County on June 23 to talk to the Cook
County News-Herald.
The visit was one of the last stops on her seven-week statewide kick-off tour. Full Story
Lt. Governor candidate Gunyou visits Grand Marais
John Gunyou, running mate of gubernatorial candidate Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson-Kelliher, visited Grand Marais last week, with a different mission than other politicians on the campaign trail. Gunyou, a city manager in Minnetonka, said he well understands that the state and local government relationship is at the lowest point it has ever been. Full Story
CORRECTION:
A July 3, 2010 article on page A9 entitled Rock hauling
repairs needed for Springdale
Road
reported that a pavement overlay and patching job on the Sawbill Trail had been awarded to KGM Construction. In the next two paragraphs, the road was mistakenly referred to as the Caribou Trail. Full Story
Clarification
In the July 3, 2010 article Focus on Commissioner District
3 candidates,
the biographical information for candidate Cathi Williams was edited incorrectly. The list of boards and committees on which Williams served should have stated that these were positions held in the past. The News-Herald
apologizes for any confusion this may have caused. Full Story
Celebrating Independence
The rain fell before, during, and after the Tofte parade, but it didn’t stop the West End celebration. Jack Peck tossed candy from his dad Captain Darren Peck’s flag-bedecked boat. Full Story
Cook County Community Fund awards $7,100 in annual grants
The Cook County Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, has granted more than $7,000 to non-profit organizations in Cook County for 2010. Since being established in 2003, the Cook County Community Fund has awarded over $28,000 in grants to the Cook County Region. Full Story
Grand Marais Library rated in top 10
The Grand Marais Public Library has been rated by the 2010 Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings (HAPLR) as ninth in the top 10 of its respective population category of 1,000 to 1,499. Full Story
MPCA launches new complaint system
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently launched its new online complaint tracker system. Citizens with environmental complaints can now fill out an online form available via the MPCA web site and click to send it directly to a MPCA inspector. Full Story
Health care website launched
A new website has been launched to help consumers find the best health insurance options available to them. The U.S. Full Story
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The Grand Marais Art Colony is pleased to welcome Gary Atwood to its team as the Art Colony marketing and volunteer coordinator. Full Story
Councilwoman Wipson retires from Tribal Council
The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Council is now an all-male group. Councilwoman Lorraine Wipson’s last day in office was June 30, 2010, a day filled with mixed emotions, said Wipson in a recent interview. Full Story
Spirit of the Wilderness celebrates becoming official Episcopal mission
TheMaple Hill Church was filled with sunshine, music, and about 50 happy faces on June 27, 2010 as the Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church officially became a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, its first mission in over 20 years. This is the first Episcopal church ever in Cook County, leaving only one other county in Minnesota without one. Full Story
Hovland Arts Festival
Arts, crafts, and music were the order of the day at the Hovland Arts Festival. After enjoying a delicious fish fry at Trinity Lutheran Church, folks were able to appreciate local artwork. Full Story
Horse course offered
Learn about horses, their care, and beginning riding skills with instructors Patsy Ingebrigtsen and certifed 4H leaders.
Courses will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays July 13, 15, 20 and 22 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Gunflint Horse Park. Preregistration is required and the cost is $25. Participants must be in third grade or older. Call (218) 387-3015 to pre-register. Full Story
Broadway in Bloom
The West End Garden Club of Cook County celebrates its 75th anniversary with floral displays featuring Broadway shows. Theflower show will take place in the Schroeder Town Hall on Saturday, July 17 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Full Story
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