Tofte Town MeetingHeld the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the TofteTown Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. Lutsen Township Monthly MeetingsHeld the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at theLutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. Schroeder Town MeetingsHeld the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Meetingsare held at Schroeder Town Hall, 124 […]
AARP tax help available
Local AARP TaxAides will again help members of the community with their federal and state income taxes, and property tax refunds. While tax preparation volunteers no longer assist with taxes at the Senior Center, every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. they do help with taxes at the Community Centers in Grand Marais and Birch Grove. On Fridays they […]
Harlem All-Stars take on Grand Portage team
A few years ago the amazing comedy basketball team, the Harlem All-Stars performed its wizardry before a delighted audience at the Grand Portage Community Center. The Community Center is happy to confirm that the All-Stars are returning for a rematch with a Grand Portage team at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 19. Community Center Director Judy Ranta said she doesn’t […]
Facebook for Parents Feb. 17
Do you think you know what your child is doing on the computer? Think again! Beth Schwarz of ISD 166 will teach Facebook for Parents Feb. 17 to familiarize parents with Facebook and show the different ways children can hide their pages and information. “We will also take time to discuss concerns about the electronic age and cyber bullying. A […]
White out and wax challenge at Pincushion
The Cook County Pursuit Invite Nordic ski races at Pincushion Mountain Trails System started in near-blizzard conditions, with snow and wind on Friday, Feb. 4. The fresh snow and warm temperature made waxing a challenge. According to Cook County volunteer mentor and waxing magician, Cory Berg, the slot for selecting the ideal wax narrows as the temperature climbs near the […]
Vikings beat Two Harbors 50-35
The Cook County High School girls’ basketball team received somewhat of a test when they traveled to Two Harbors last Friday night and played a far more polished Agate team than they faced on December 14. Last time around the Vikings won 57-29. This game was more of a contest as the Agates handled the Vikings’ high-octane half court pressure […]
College News
Mark Buckman named to Vermilion dean’s list Mark Buckman of Schroeder has been named to the fall 2010 dean’s list at Vermilion Community College, Ely. Students must achieve a 3.0 grade-point average to earn recognition on the list. Mark is the son of Mark and Kathy Buckman, and is also a 2009 Cook County High School graduate. Kinzli named to […]
Viking boys back on track, beat Two Harbors
The Cook County High School boys’ basketball team got back on the wining track last Friday, Feb. 4 in Two Harbors when they beat the Agates in a low scoring game, 36-29. In the first half baskets were as hard to come by as balloons in a pin factory. After 20 minutes of play, the Vikings took a 12-10 lead […]
Cook County Mite 2s— the comeback kids
The Cook County Mite 2s traveled to Silver Bay for a jamboree over the weekend of January 29 and 30. We saw the best play we have seen all season and came home with two out of three wins under our belts. These kids were so fired up. They were dog piling the goalie after each win out on the […]
Happy Trails
At press time, local ski and snowmobile groups provided the following snow report: Sugarbush Trail Association The Sugarbush Trail Association reports Feb. 4 that skate lanes on half of the trail system have been touched up after the recent snowfall. East Oberg has been regroomed in an attempt to firm up the base. Conditions are very good. There is a […]