The election year has started for the West End townships, Candidates filing now for the March election COOK COUNTY – The filing period has started for the annual elections in Lutsen, Schroeder and Tofte, the three townships in Cook County. On the ballot this year are one of the three Supervisors and the Clerk in each township.
In 1921, the dishwasher was introduced to the public. It wouldn't be until 1939 that TV would hit the market, but by then, Irene Peterson was 18 years old, already living through the Great Depression and wondering what would come next.
Rex M. Kastner, 67, formerly of rural Bovey, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Northwood Villa Assisted Living, Coleraine, surrounded by his family.
Meredith Eliot died on SunMeredith Eliot died on Sunday, January 7th, from breast cancer. She faced her cancer diagnosis and death with what Graydon Carter, writing about Christopher Hitchens, termed a “saucy fearlessness.” She was 42 years old and wryly entertained by the idea that her age was 'the answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything,' to quote The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.
Jon Wayne Warren, age 62, of Waseca, died, Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home in Waseca. Born on August 10, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was the son of Jack and Judy (Lushenko) Warren.
Karen Lashinski, 81, loving wife and mother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She had been battling pancreatic cancer.
In Loving Memory of Byron Arthur Moren November 18, 1927 December 20, 2023 Byron Arthur Moren, age 96, of Ely, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2023. A life well lived, he will be deeply missed by family and friends. Byron was born in Biwabik, MN, to Arthur and Jennie Moren on November 18, 1927. At the age of 7, after the loss of his father, his family relocated to Virginia, MN, where he attended school with his younger brother and sister, Thomas and Margaret.
5/26/37 – 1/3/24 Patricia (Pat) Brandt, age 86, formerly of Grand Marais, Minnesota, retired her weary worn-out body. Her beautiful soul left this world to be with Jesus on January 3, 2024, at 11:55 am in Galena, Ohio, surrounded by her loving
It may be brown and a bit dreary this December, but don't let that fool you – the enthusiasm of the High School Nordic ski team offers many reasons to cheer! Two meets have already happened and training is underway. Of course, preparation for the season actually began in the summer as the high school team transitioned from being a collaborative effort with Two Harbors to an independent Cook County High School Team. The transition created additional tasks from designing racing suits and jackets, writing grants (to be able to purchase those ski suits and additional ski gear), to sewing a new Cook County Ski banner (thank you, Volunteer Sallee)!