When you read this column I will hopefully be in Tanzania, Africa on a mission trip with St. John’s Lutheran Church. I am very excited to but I go but I think most about my family here in Minnesota—my parents in Schroeder and my husband and kids in South Haven. Unlike my mom, I did not clean my house to […]
Local romance writer recognized
Local author Susan May Warren of Grand Marais is up for another award. Romance Writers of America, a professional association of more than 10,000 members, has named Warren a finalist in the Inspirational Romance category of the 2012 RITA awards for her book My Foolish Heart. The RITA, the highest award of distinction in the romance publishing industry, recognizes excellence […]
Another successful year for Gala for the Grove
The Gala for the Grove was held May 19, 2012, giving Cook County residents the opportunity to dress up and enjoy a semi-formal evening at Surfside on Lake Superior in Tofte. The evening also gave the partygoers the opportunity to contribute to the financial future of Birch Grove Community School. Community members enjoyed a champagne reception while perusing delightful raffle […]
Old Minnesota offers intriguing look at the past
With only three pages of text, Old Minnesota by North Shore author Nace Hagemann should be a quick and easy read. However, the 139 pages without words captivate the reader. The pages of old barns, sheds, fish houses and more, tickle the imagination with untold stories. As Hagemann notes in his brief comments about the aging buildings, each scene raises […]
Track season ends at Section Finals
Fans of Cook County High School track know that we went to the Section 7A finals with hopes of moving one or both of our talented sprinters, Molly Zafft and Peter Warren, through to the State Meet. Unfortunately, they didn’t make it. It wasn’t for lack of training, effort or skill – they showed plenty of those attributes. I’m probably […]
Spring Jr. Team Tennis Program a success
This spring 80-plus boys and girls, ages 5 – 16, participated in the 5-week 2012 USTA Junior Team Tennis program. Teams, or groups, were organized by matching players of similar age and ability. Players practiced and competed in one of four divisions: QuickStart Tennis 8 & Under Division; QuickStart Tennis 10 & Under Division; Stars Division (Grade 5) and Stripes […]
Summer tennis for kids continues
Eighty-plus local kids participated in the after-school tennis program, having a great time learning new skills. There is another opportunity for fun on the courts with the USTA/ National Junior Tennis League this summer with the Cook County Tennis Association. USTA Jr. Team Tennis offers the opportunity to play organized matches against players of similar age and ability in a […]
Vikings ousted from playoffs
The South Ridge Panthers ended the Vikings’ baseball season on Wednesday, May 30, beating the Vikings 12-6 at Esko. The Vikings’ Richie Furlong was 2-4 at the plate to lead Viking hitters. The Vikings gave up 3 runs in the first inning and 1 run in the second inning. Colin Everson hit an RBI single in the third inning, but […]
Erickson earns double masters from St. Scholastica
The College of St. Scholastica held its graduation ceremony on May 13, 2012 in the Amsoil Arena in Duluth. Among the graduates was Renee Erickson, who earned double masters, in business administration and arts management. Renee is a 1999 graduate of Cook County High School. She is the daughter of Tina Hanson of Grand Marais and Frank Georg of Hopkins, […]
Alex Hegg earns degree from University of Northern Colorado
Alex Hegg of Grand Marais was among 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2012 graduation ceremonies May 4-5. Hegg is the son of Chris and Anne Hegg of Grand Marais and Michele Whaley and Allen Heine of Grand Marais. He is a 2006 Cook County High School graduate. Hegg earned […]