Last Friday, as chair of the Park and Recreation Board, I had the pleasure of participating with about 100 others in the dedication of the new Overlook Landing. It serves as a Community Connection for city residents, tourists, North House users, and Rec Park residents. Every time I go there, I like it better, both because it honors artist George Morrison and because it is a space that looks and feels good.
Recently my 5-year-old was invited to celebrate a child’s half birthday. The invitation boasted, “Jerimiah is turning 5 and a half!” (Names and ages have been changed to protect the privacy of those extremely guilty of this kind of thing.) The invitation included a comment section with the RSVP so I did: With regrets, we will not attend Jeremiah’s half-birthday jamboree because where does it end, man? Do we attend Tiny Tim’s throwdown where he turns 4 and ¾? What about small Sarah’s shindig where she turns six and 7/6? Shall we frequent funsized Fernando’s fiesta celebrating his fourth and 263/365?!
10 YEARS AGO JUNE 21, 2014 v Three Grand Portage community members, William J. Blackwell Jr., April (Clearwater Day) McCormick, and William Myers, graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Master’s Degree in Tribal Administration and Governance.
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. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all to be safe and to follow the rules!
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the punishment exceeds $150 and/or ten days in jail and/or includes one year of supervised adult probation. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.
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Kaleb Berka's terrific junior year of track didn't end as he had hoped. Kaleb fouled on all three attempts in the first flight of the triple jump, so he didn't qualify to move on in the competition.
Summer Public Health Preparedness: Wildfire Smoke, Evacuation Preparedness and Tickborne Disease Summer on the North Shore is a beautiful and idyllic time of year. Even as we enjoy the long days, we can also prepare for some of the risks of the season.
In partnership with Explore Minnesota and Brand USA, Visit Cook County had the opportunity to host a German media familiarization tour, also known as FAM tours, for an afternoon in Grand Marais. This transatlantic rendezvous was made possible by a partnership between Explore Minnesota and Brand USA, capitalizing on Lufthansa's new direct flights from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-St.
Garden Care… for the Human When tending to the garden this summer, remember to tend to yourself! After several months of general inactivity during the winter, it is important to prepare your body for the activity of summer. Along with some proactive tactics, many of these suggestions can be used to support the healing process if you over-do it in the garden and on the trails.