Historical Reflections
Reprinted from the November 21, 1940 Cook County News-Herald
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Fundraising for a new YMCA scoreboard is needed
The scoreboard in the YMCA gym has been out of order for an extended period, decades, in fact, causing significant inconvenience to high school, junior high, and grade school basketball or volleyball teams that utilize the facility during the school year.
Sound off about the Big Beautiful Bill
Never judge a book by its cover and don’t judge a piece of legislation by its name. Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is anything but beautiful. Its branding disguises cruelty as common sense. The deep budget cuts hurt working families and leave future generations with a more broken , unequal country.
Irene Peterson
Irene Anna (Allen) Peterson passed away peacefully at the age of 104 on Wednesday May 28, 2025, at North Shore Living.
North Shore Music Association Presents Free Outdoor Performance by the Red Bull Band
Grand Marais, MN – June 2025 – The North Shore Music Association is proud to present a free outdoor concert by the renowned 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band on Saturday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. at North House Folk School, located at 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604.
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Cook County Co-op may face shortages due to interruptions with its leading distributor
On Monday, June 9, United Natural Foods, the largest distributor of organic foods in the country, reported that it had been hit with a cyber attack that is likely to affect business nationwide.
Colvill Townhall cleanup, community picnic
It started with a light breeze, a grey cloud, and a wool sweater: vacuums, mop buckets, Windex, and hot water. Sound like fun? Only if you add a great crew with a promise of Florences frosted cinnamon rolls and coffee at 10:00 a.m.
Grand Marais Park Board
Grand Marais Gunflint Hills Golf Course Superintendent Paul Jones came before the park board on June 3 and said, “So far, the golf course is in good shape. People seem surprised at how much grass is on the golf course.
Nancy Lindquist
Nancy Ellen Lindquist (née Gunderson), died peacefully at her home in Saddlebrooke Arizona on May 27th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was 91 years old.