Local cooks on “P” is for Poultry



Indonesian Chicken, Braised Ruffed Grouse, Chicken Pesto Pizza, Baked Buffalo Chicken Rolls, Pheasant Pie and more are featured on the upcoming WDSE Cooks program “P” is for Poultry. And, two local cooks are part of the fun. Join WDSE Cooks host Juli Kellner and 18 local, fabulous cooks for “P” is for Poultry— among them you will see Chef Ed […]

Snuffy Smith wins (un) Official World Championship Sven & Ole joke telling contest



It wasn’t exactly Foreman versus Ali, but Dale “Snuffy” Smith beat back a large group of people competing to see who would win the crown as the best Sven & Ole joke teller in the world. Or at least in Grand Marais. Before the contest it is rumored that Snuffy gargled with cod liver oil, rolled around in a pile […]

Get your pink on at Mush for a Cure



It’s time to paint the town red…no pink!… again. The 2013 Mush for a Cure will be held Friday and Saturday, March 8-9 on the Gunflint Trail. Shake your cabin fever and come out for fun at this amazing fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. There will be delicious pasta and dancing at Windigo Lodge on Friday night. The […]

County history and stories highlighted at March 9 event



Come out and listen to some stories about Cook County’s past during a special presentation at 3 p.m. March 9 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The Cook County Historical Society will host Cook County History: Stories You’ve Never Heard & Good Ones to Hear Again! as presented by a variety of local experts on the subject. Ojibwe Elder […]

A full day of training in use of Microsoft Word



Microsoft Word is the world’s leading word-processing and text-editing software. It is a powerful software with a wealth of advanced formatting features. Many users, however, never progress beyond basic use of Word, leaving them unable to take advantage of the software’s productivity-enhancing capabilities. In many cases, this lack of familiarity with Word’s full range of options leaves users frustrated and […]

13th Inuit Premiere begins March 15



Sivertson Gallery opens its 13th Annual Inuit Premiere in Grand Marais with a screening of the documentary Kinngait: Riding Light Into The World at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15. On Saturday, March 16, the eagerly anticipated Kattajjak: Nunavik-style Throat- Singers Nina Segalowitz and Lydia Etok will deliver two short performances throughout the day, followed by a full interactive evening performance. […]

Community Calendar



Ventriloquist to performat Grand Marais LibrarySee James Wedgwood and his amazing comicventriloquism at 6 p.m. March 8 at the Grand MaraisPublic Library. With outrageous characters and hilariousaudience participation, this is a performance unlike anyother. The show is free and appropriate for all ages. Upcoming Courses & Eventsat North House Folk SchoolService Learning and Volunteer Weekend, April19-21. Courses: Owl In A […]

West End Calendar



Tofte Town MeetingHeld the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at theTofte Town 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. atSchroeder Town Hall, 124 Cramer Rd., Schroeder.

Boys beat North Shore rivals Two Harbors and Silver Bay



Down by a point at the half, the Cook County High School boys’ basketball team got just enough offense in the second half to secure a 46-43 win over the Two Harbors Agates. The game was played Friday, February 22 in Two Harbors. Once again senior guard Colin Everson led all Vikings with 20 points. Junior center Jonny Jacobsen scored […]

Vikings lose to Two Harbors



A depleted Cook County High School girls’ team traveled to Two Harbors on February 22 to face the Agates and after leading 19-18 at the half, ended up losing by 7 points, 45-38. The Vikings played without two starters, Breana Peterson and Lily Gruber-Schulz. Both are out with ankle injuries, although Breana is expected to recover in time for the […]