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Weekly Weather

Weekly Weather Date High Low Precipitation From Josiah Avery, East County Road 14 July 4 77.0 55.4 0.01 0 July 5 70.9 56.7 0.07 0 July 6 67.6 49.1 0.00 0 July 7 77.7 49.1 0.16 0 July 8 67.8 50.9 0.00 0 July 9 70.3 48.0 0.36 0 July 10 71.2 51.1 0.42 0 The News Herald staff and readers wish to express their appreciation and gratitude to Dana Austin of Poplar Lake for providing weather reports these past many years. Dana's reports added interesting detail to the drama of Cook County weather.

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Down Memory Lane

20 YEARS AGO JULY 11, 2003 v Environmental activists with Earth First! left the county on Monday the same way they entered it – quietly. The activists, who would not give their last names, said they were satisfied with the Earth First! Round River Rendezvous.

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Historical Reflections

March 18, 1971 SIXTH GRADE PLAY The Treasure of Princess Prunella Stithel play was performed by (left to right) Sandy Suck (the dragon and author of the play), Debbie Toftey (Princess Prunella), Peggy Staples (Narrator), Kathryn Nelson (special effects), and Kristi Erickson (the king). The play was performed for several classes at the Lutheran Church building.

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Donations needed to help Cook County Search and Rescue purchase needed equipment

Michael Valentini, Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department Cook County Search and Rescue The quest to enjoy the beauty of our north woods and the proximity to the BWCAW draws many to Cook County. Unfortunately, not everyone experiences the idyllic adventure they envisioned and occasionally there are tragedies to deal with. When that happens, a page goes out to the volunteers of the Cook County Search and Rescue (CCSAR) team for assistance. These are unselfish volunteers who will drop whatever they are doing to lend a hand to those in need.

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