News
Empty Bowls raises nearly $10,000
Thursday, November 16, was a day to try a variety of delicious soups made by most of the restaurants and caterers in the area. The eateries donated the soup to the Empty Bowls Cook County organization that held a lunch and supper fundraiser at Up Yonder.
Historical Reflections
Cook County News Herald archives This ad appeared in the March 20, 1897 edition of the Cook County News-Herald. Who was WJ Bryan? William Jennings Bryan was a lawyer, orator, member of Congress, and Secretary of State.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AA Potluck and Discussion Group December 4, 6 PM to 7:30 PM at The HUB, 10 West Broadway Grand Marais. Dan F. will lead a discussion of the 12th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is an open meeting where anyone can attend and all are welcome. Potluck begins at 6 PM with discussion at 6:45 PM. Zoom MEETING ID 525-539-5629 code614562
North Shore Health Board Chair Kay Olson speaks out about Dr. Dahlman’s dismissal by Wapiti
Following our recent media release, we have received numerous inquiries from media. We want to share this response from our Board Chair, Kay Olson to provide additional clarity.
Still no reason given for Dr. Dahlman’s dismissal
Founded in 1999, Wapiti is located in Milbank, South Dakota. Wapiti's medical staffing revenue in 2023 was $45 million.
County Board approves seeking Construction Manager at Risk for CIP projects
The county board approved issuing requests for proposals for construction management services on November 14 by a 5-0 vote, but it took about an hour of discussion to get to a final vote. The county seeks to hire a Construction Manager at Risk to coordinate and manage 25 projects on the deferred maintenance list over five years.
Cook County Historical Society and Johnson Heritage Post select artist for the Site-Specific Public Art Project
Cook County Historical Society (CCHS) and the Johnson Heritage Post (JHP), through the generous support from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, are thrilled to announce MN artist Sam Gathje as the selection for the Site-Specific Public Art Project.