Adeline Marie Hanson was born August 6, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Her parents are Ann and Victor Hanson of St. Paul. Grandparents are Dorie Carlson, Steve Carlson of Grand Marais, and Ev and Hans Florine of Sidlesham, England. Adeline is the great-granddaughter of Delores Saethre and the late Lyle Saethre of Grand Marais, and Ted Homdrom and […]
Vikings start out perfect at 3-0
The Cook County Vikings have high expectations for this season, after capping off a 19-6 season last year by falling in the Section 7A semi-finals. The Vikings lost three starters off of that team, including all-conference selections Christina Nelson and Essa Jacobsen, but the Vikings have jumped out to a quick start, winning their first three matches in convincing fashion. […]
Vikings lose the home opener to Barnum
The Barnum Bombers met the Cook County High School Vikings last Friday night in what was expected to be a close match-up, and fans weren’t disappointed. With the score at 6-6 following the first half, the Bombers converted a third down on a questionable facemask call midway through the third quarter. Instead of punting, the Bombers received 15 yards and […]
Tennis Association annual meeting highlights successes
Allen Campbell’s Restaurant in Grand Marais was the site of the Cook County Tennis Association’s annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 7 and in between the good food and the visiting, an excellent review of last year’s accomplishments and next year’s goals was shared. “To date we have 97 members, including one who joined tonight,” said Gene Glader, president of the association. […]
Where are the fish biting?
Windy weather has kept some fishermen off the lakes, but those who managed to find calm waters had some success. Bill at the Beaver House reported that the walleye bite has been “spotty.” Jon at Buck’s Hardware has heard the same report. Bill suggested fishing on Ball Club and Devil Track. He said fishermen are catching small fish, but good […]
“Fish Pigs”
The leaves are changing color and the Trail is starting to look a lot like fall. It seems that we are the last ones to get a color change since many of the maple trees in town have already peaked in their brilliant reds. We are just starting to see the birch trees fade into gold on the Gunflint Trail. […]
