Cook and Lake counties work together on trail rescue
Teamwork between emergency responders in Cook and Lake counties was called for on Monday, July 19 after Lake County Law Enforcement received a report of a 15-yearold male who had fallen on the Superior Hiking Trail and suffered a head injury. Full Story
Hovland youth recovering from ATV accident
A Hovland youth was seriously injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident in Marcell, MN on Sunday, July 25. Nicholas Paul Wiegele, 13, was riding behind Austin Michael Weber, 14, of Zimmerman when the ATV left the roadway and struck a tree, throwing both boys off of the machine. Both were airlifted to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Full Story
Fire scare for stuck vehicle
A truck became stuck on a Colvill back road and caused a fire recently, but it wasn’t someone out on a joyride through the brush—it was US Forest Service-contract employees conducting a sensitive plant survey who accidentally took a wrong turn. Cook County Law Enforcement received a “scratchy cell phone call” at 12:06 p.m. Full Story
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A Northfield Lines charter bus full of teenagers heading back home to the Twin Cities after being at Cathedral of the Pines Camp had a mishap at the corner of the Caribou Trail and Highway 61 just bef Full Story
Grand Marais Lions and Lioness Clubs install new officers
July is a new fiscal year for the Grand Marais Lions and Lioness Clubs. It is the month when new officers are installed and take on leadership positions, which help guide club activities, fundraisers, and special events.
The Grand Marais Lions Club and the Lioness Club have served this community for many years and help support local non-profits and Cook County schools. Full Story
Resort owner seeks property tax help from county board
Maureen O’Phelan, co-owner of Cascade and Solbakken resorts, is not happy with her property tax bill, especially since she successfully testified before the state legislature to amend statutes so she could qualify for homestead credit on both properties. Full Story
City considers kayak storage on east bay beach
Jack Stone, owner of the newly opened Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply in downtown Grand Marais, appeared before city councilors July 28 to seek permission to store eight to 10 kayaks on the east bay beach during the summer. Full Story
Cook County population estimates
As of June 1, 2010, the Minnesota State Demographic Center estimated that Cook County has a total population of 5,441. Estimates of specific areas within the county are as follows: Full Story
Hospital board leaves lots of leeway for levy increase
Each year, Cook County North Shore Hospital must decide how much funding to bring in through the countywide hospital levy. That time has rolled around again, and on July 22, 2010, the hospital board set the maximum amount it might collect next year. It could back down from that amount when it finalizes its new budget, however. Full Story
Tom Spence earns Minnesota hospital certification
Tom Spence of Schroeder is one of two Minnesota hospital trustees who were honored July 9 at the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) Summer Trustee Conference for completing a board member certification program. Full Story
Boreal’s video site nominated for award
Calling all videographers! Local Internet provider Boreal Access’s community video site has been nominated for recognition in the 2010 Reinventing Minnesota - Minnesota Community Pride Competition.
In the very near future, Boreal Access will learn if the project has progressed to the second phase of the judging, which will be online voting at the news site www.minnpost.com. Full Story
Election season brings candidates to Cook County
The North Shore has not been forgotten this primary election, with a number of candidates on the August 10 ballot making the trek up Highway 61 to visit with voters. Two candidates who have met with the Cook County News-Herald
in recent weeks are secretary of state candidate Dan “Doc” Severson and Lieutenant Governor candidate Yvonne Prettner Solon. Full Story
Iron Range Resources wage subsidy program extended
The Iron Range Resources Wage Subsidy Program has been approved for another year and extended to 52 weeks of reimbursement. Businesses eligible for the extension include both new applicants as well as those that have already participated. Full Story
Gunflint Trail celebrates Plein Air artists
The Gunflint Trail has historically been a favorite haunt of artists. The Pines, the view from Honeymoon Bluff, interesting cabins and boat houses, and of course rivers and streams, have been immortalized on canvas for decades. However this summer there is a new incentive for artists and art lovers to head up the Trail—a Plein Air Celebration and Show. Full Story
New “Head and Butt Fund” to underwrite car seat clinic
Many parents, grandparents, and babysitters put the children they love into car seats when they take them places, thinking that they are safe. In many instances, however, car seats are installed incorrectly, leaving children in danger of severe injury in the event of a car accident. Full Story
Are you going to Cook County Fair… parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme…
Cook County Fair organizers are still looking for musicians who would like to perform at this year’s event.
On Friday evening the Flute Reed
River Band
will be playing from 5- 7 p.m. and the kids' inflatables will also be open from noon to 7 p.m. Full Story
Violence Prevention Center seeks new logo
The Violence Prevention Center is holding a unique art contest in honor of its 25 years of service to the Cook County area—a new logo needs to be designed to encompass what has been accomplished during those 25 years of aid as well as the years to come. Full Story
Art Colony lists August classes
The Grand Marais Art Colony is pleased to offer a great variety of classes next month. Ranging from pottery to glass and printmaking to visual arts, there is something to inspire everyone.
Highlights include:
• Past and Present Encaustic Painting
Lecture
by Jeff Hirst on Aug. 6; Full Story
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