Foundation Director Stepping Down for Personal Health

The Board of the North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF) regrettably announces the resignation of Executive Director Valerie Eliasen, effective Nov 1, 2024, due to personal health reasons. Mrs.

Results of the 2024 elections

The 2024 local, state and national elections were a testament to the community's active participation. From the presidential election to the state and local elections, every vote counted and there was a palpable sense of civic duty.

Virginia ‘Ginny’ Ruth Schneider

Virginia (Ginny) Ruth Schneider, 94, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, in Oak Park Heights, MN. Born Virginia Anderson in Stillwater, MN on April 24, 1930, and grew up in Houlton, WI, she was a cherished member of the community and a beacon of joy and friendship to all who knew her.

Michael Simonson

Mike Simonson formerly of Cook passed away quietly surrounded by his family on Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home in Pine City at the age of 82.

Matters of Record

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 $125 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.

Placemaking grant strategies held by Blandin Foundation

A community session on rural placemaking grant strategies, including case studies highlighted in a new grant-getting workbook, was sponsored by the Blandin Foundation and Springboard for the Arts presentation on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Johnson Heritage Post.

North Shore Storm shows some “thunder” at the Proctor Invitational

The North Shore Storm cross country boys and girls teams posted great results at the Proctor Invitational. The Boys and Girls Junior High teams took first place, the Junior Varsity Girls team placed second, and the Junior Varsity Boys placed first with a perfect score of 15.

The sixth annual three-day Apple Fest draws well

An apple a day might not keep the doctor away, but it sure does a body good. Apples are rich in phytochemicals and potent antioxidants that help break down and neutralize free radicals in compounds in your body, promoting better health.