What a difference a day makes (or a week in the race world). Thegirls’ Alpine team was flying high after winning two consecutive meets and came to Spirit Mountain on January 14 looking for an unprecedented third consecutive victory. While they managed a fourth place finish out of nine regional teams, it was not their best day. And for that […]
Two M2 wins at Silver Bay Jamborees
It was another great weekend for Cook County Hockey as the Mite 2 team made its midseason appearance at the Silver Bay M2 Jamboree. In an eight-team event, the Cook County M2 team, coached by Mike Prom, Paul Sporn and Grandpa Steve DuChien, went 2-1 for the tournament. After a tough loss against a strong Esko team on Saturday, the […]
COACH’S CORNER
Memories of “Football Sunday”If you are a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan, you have to be excited for this coming Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. After a decisive 34-3 win over the Cowboys, the Vikings looked just impressive enough for some fans to hear a faint whisper, “Super…” Of course, as Vikings fans, we have learned not to get our hopes up. […]
Vikings win 5th straight game in decisive fashion
The Cook County girls’ basketball team improved its overall season record to 12-1 following back-to-back blowout wins against Silver Bay and Mesabi East. On Tuesday, January 12, the Vikings won in Silver Bay 84-14. Two nights later, the Vikings beat Mesabi East 83-36 at home to extend the winning streak to five. Cook County has now won five of its […]
A Tale of Two Teams
Vikings beat Mariners, fall to LakeviewThe Cook County boys’ basketball team split its pair of games last week to bring its overall season record to 3-5. On Tuesday, January 12, the Vikings played well, outscoring the Mariners in Silver Bay 74-51. Three nights later on January 15, the Vikings’ lack of defensive intensity led to a 67-79 loss to Lakeview Christian Academy on the road. […]
27th Running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
As the start of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon nears, mushing fans are holding their breath, hoping for more snow for the 27th running of the race. The 2010 race is scheduled to begin on Sunday, January 31. The first racers will probably appear in Cook County—in Tofte—in the early morning on Monday, February 1. Mid-distance racers could be […]
Cook County Mushers
Marathon Odin Jorgenson . Grand Marais Odin was born into a mushing family. He has run dogs his whole life with the family business, Arleigh Jorgenson Sleddog Adventures, but in the last few years has taken up racing. In the summer he works as a carpenter and in the winter splits his time between race training and running his […]
Catch the action!
Marathon Checkpoint First In L ast Out Start Sun 2:40pm Sun 3:30pm Billy’s Sun 3:30pm Sun 5:00pm Highway 2 Sun 6:45pm Mon 1:30am Beaver Bay Sun 10:00pm Mon 9:30am Sawbill Mon 9:00am Mon 9:00pm Trail Center Mon 8:00pm T ues 5:00am Devil’s Track T ues 5:00am T ues 6:00pm Sawbill (db) T ues noon Wed 1:00am Finland (db) T ues […]
Cook County Trail Conditions
Golden Eagle Nordic Ski Center The trail base is Snowcat-packed averaging 3.5 inches. Visit the Golden Eagle website at www.golden-eagle.com for the latest on the central Gunflint Trail conditions. Pincushion Mountain Ski Trails “Excellent skiing conditions” is the way Dave Bartol described the Pincushion trails Jan. 14. All trails are groomed for classic and skate skiing, with packed powder snow […]
Where are the fish biting?
The last week has been poor for walleye fishing according to the anglers stopping by Buck’s Hardware Hank. One fisherman said South Fowl Lake was really slow. Lake trout are being caught on Gunflint Lake in 22-25 feet of water off the bottom and at Moss Lake in 28-30 feet of water. Reports are that the fish out of Moss […]