Geri Jensen’s recent letter to the editor suggested our taxes be increased to help schools educate all students. She emphasized the values of educating the students who do not choose college, but do the very necessary building, repairing and up-keep of our ever more technological society. I agree with the importance of “all” training, but I disagree with a part […]
Mauer and Dorr both hit homeruns
Joe Mauer continues to be one of the leading hitters in major league baseball, combining an outstanding batting average with timely homeruns and RBI’s. In like manner, Cook County News-Herald columnist Mitch Dorr continues to combine an outstanding batting average of excellent column with timely “homerun” pieces that belong in the win column. One such homerun column was Dorr’s recent […]
Observe Memorial Day because freedom isn’t free
Recently, I attended the VFW Post 137 (Veterans of Foreign Wars) renaming dedication ceremony for my Post in Duluth. Two Posts, Dupre-Alexander VFW 137 and Fox-Sutherland VFW Post 6320, were combining. The newly named Post is now the McConnell-Modeen VFW Post 137. The formerly named Posts were named in remembrance of veterans who died in WWI. Thenew Post was named […]
Faith in God puts mind at ease
In response to Lou Jenson’s May 22 letter: My dear friends, don’t believe everything you hear. Carefully weigh and examine what people tell you. (1 John 4:1) Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect. (1 […]
Lives Remembered
Laurel Mary Nunstedt, age 60, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Laurel retired from a career as an engineer with General Motors, working in Janesville, WI, Bowling Green, KY, and retiring from the Fort Wayne, IN plant. Laurel fought a long and valiant battle against the ravages of cancer and remained always grateful for […]
New Beginnings
Jeremiah Todd Yeary and Jennifer Elaine Mangan of Grand Marais are to be married on September 18, 2010. Jeremiah graduated from Cook County High School and is the I.T. Administrator for the Grand Portage Reservation. Jennifer also graduated from Cook County High School and is a Mission Support Specialist for the U.S. Border Patrol Grand Marais Station. Jeremiah is the […]
Vikings beat the Bombers in final inning
The Cook County baseball team split a pair of games this past week to bring its overall season record to 5-10. On Tuesday May 18, the Vikings traveled to Albrook and lost in a high-scoring game, 16-12. In a great Polar League battle against the Barnum Bombers on Friday, May 21, the Vikings won in a dramatic seventh inning comeback, […]
On the links with Erica Borson
Erica Borson is the lone female golfer competing for Cook County High School. Erica, daughter of Peter and Nichole Borson, will graduate this spring from Cook County. Her father was a standout athlete for Cook County where he starred in basketball and football for the Vikings in the mid 1980s. In class Erica is best known for her talkative nature […]
Competitive spring for Cook County golfers
Sande takes first place in conferenceIn what could very well be the final season of golf at Cook County High School, the CCHS golf team has had a busy spring. Head Coach Scott Steinbach has done a terrific job of setting up a quality schedule and mentoring a young squad of quality golfers. Here is a look at the 2010 golf season to date. Day […]