âI am more motivated to stay fit when I exercise in a group. I love being with friends who have similar goals,â said a recent participant in a group class at the Hub. Many would agree it is often more difficult to accomplish things alone! The Senior Center offers three free classes focusing on both exercise and mind connection. Apparently, there is a need for low impact activities as evidence by those who attend activities on a weekly basis.
Robert ('Bob') H. Hertzberg, 96, of Grand Portage, MN, died on December 5, 2024, from complications of an auto accident. Born in Stamford, CT to Marian Hastings Hertzberg and Dr: Reinhold F. Hertzberg, Bob grew up in Stamford and Rowayton, CT, with summers spent in Maine with his grandparents and brothers. He graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. After serving in the Merchant Marines and U.S. Nary, he graduated with an MBA from St. Louis University.
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold individuals' identification in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court processes are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a full accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record.
BRIAN LARSEN
Candlelight event coming to Gooseberry State Park
Winter arrived right on cue this year, with a sprinkle of snow in October and a good bit more in November. The amount wasn't quite as much as we initially thought, or was predicted, but it was enough to kick off the winter activities we all love. The temperatures dropped, the lakes froze over, and we were all set for some ice fishing and skating. And then, just when we thought we had it all figured out, the rain came.
Ann Marie Lucke Knoll Downing was born on June 10, 1946, in Oakland, CA. She died peacefully at home in Rochester, MN on December 15, 2024, in the loving care of family. She was 78 years old.
2024: The Year in Review
On December 20, the North Woods Grizzlies were too much for the Cook County Vikings in a game played at North Woods. The game started with both teams showing great energy, but with 3:08 left in the first, the very aggressive Grizzly team had already committed ten fouls as they kept pulling away. The Vikings, a young team, fought hard but were unable to match the Grizzlies' pace, resulting in a 70-28 defeat.
The Cook County High School boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to Ely the day after Christmas to take part in the annual two day holiday tournament, and came home with mixed results.