The Cook County girls’ basketball team won one of its two Polar League Conference match-ups last week to bring its overall season record to 21-3. On Tuesday, February 16, the Vikings beat the overmatched Wrenshall Wrens, 79-12. On Friday, the Vikings traveled to Esko and lost to the 18-4 Eskimos, 45-54. In Wrenshall, the Vikings made quick work of the […]
Cell phone tales
Most people who know me know that I am not as obsessed with cell phones as the rest of the world. I find the dang things to be rude, impersonal, and downright annoying. With that being said, I do have a cell phone that I use primarily when traveling. Our family has no texting plan so you will notice my […]
College News
Dahlman, Schulte named to Bethel University dean’s list Two Grand Marais students have achieved recognition on the fall 2009 semester dean’s list at Bethel University. Kaari Dahlman, daughter of Bruce and Kate Dahlman, is majoring in English Literature and Writing. Ahna Schulte, daughter of Craig and Lynn Schulte, is an Elementary Education major. The dean’s list honors students who achieve […]
Woeful shooting dooms Vikings in back-to-back losses
TheCook County boys’ basketball team lost in back-to-back contests last week to bring its overall season record to 7-11. On Tuesday, February 16, the Vikings traveled to Wrenshall, losing 43-44. Three days later, Cook County made the trip to Esko and fell 42-54. Cook County and Wrenshall have had a history of hard-fought close games in the past five years. […]
Simonowicz in UPS Circle of Honor
At the end of January 2010, UPS announced 20 elite drivers from Minnesota are among 928 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accidentfree driving. Among the UPS inductees is Bill Simonowicz of Grand Marais, who celebrated 31 years of service with UPS on February […]
Pederson graduates Border Patrol Academy
Border Patrol Agent Cory Richard Pederson graduated from the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico on February 10, 2010. Pederson is a member of Border Patrol Academy class of 912/217. The U.S. Border Patrol Academy is recognized as having one of the most challenging curriculums in federal law enforcement. The Border Patrol Academy is tasked with training the largest […]
Cook County Trail Conditions
Bearskin Lodge Right now the ski trails are in excellent shape, and it’s a good time to take advantage of the milder temperatures. All trails have been recently groomed. For a more complete round-up, see bearskintrailreports.wordpress.com or call (218) 388-2292. Lutsen Area Groomer’s comments: “Trailheads near the lake will have little to no snow. May need to walk up to […]
Trout Derby
ThisSunday, February 28, the Trout Derby hosted by the Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club will be held on Gunflint Lake. The actual contest goes from 9:00 – 12:00 and there is a raffle for all the members who show up. I am told that everyone usually wins a prize and it is a really good time. Thebiggest trout caught during this […]
Where are the fish biting?
Fishermen have been quiet at Mike’s Holiday in Grand Marais. Tim at Holiday could only provide a report for Lake Saganaga, where the lake trout are biting in about 38 – 40 feet on whole ciscoes and artificial lures. John at Buck’s Hardware has also heard that lake trout are being caught on Saganaga, in 60 feet of water, suspended […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few who run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]