November 2024
Girls’ basketball team ramps up to a full schedule of games
Excitement is surrounding the Vikings' girls basketball program this year. And, it’s not going to be about wins and losses, but a chance to see the kids play a lot of home games as the program comes back to full strength.
Essentia Health to remain in-network for UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage insurance plan
Essentia Health has reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) to remain an in-network provider for UHC’s Medicare Advantage insurance plan in 2025. Essentia and UHC have been working toward a resolution to ensure improved continuity of care for our patients covered by UHC’s Medicare Advantage plan.
Northwoods Fiber Guild Holiday Sale and Open House will be on Dec. 7
The Northwoods Fiber Guild will host its annual Holiday Sale and Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Grand Marais Art Colony's Studio 21, at 21 West Highway 61, Grand Marais, Mn.
Park board approves Dark Sky Festival event application
Visit Cook County presented two event applications to the Grand Marais Park Board on Thursday, November 7.
50th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
First Congregational Church to host holiday event
HRA Director resigns
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Cook County (HRA) has received an official letter of resignation from Jason Hale, its Executive Director, effective November 8, 2024. Jason’s last day in the position will be December 6, 2024.
Cook County Community Fund announces 2024 grant recipients
Ten deserving nonprofit organizations are awarded $35,000 in grants for projects to strengthen the Cook County community.
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered.