Both of Cook County’s best players, Kale Boomer and Colin Everson, had chances to win the Vikings’ Section 7A playoff game against Fond du Lac Ogichida with last second 3-point shots, but both players narrowly missed as time wound off the clock in a wild, fast-paced game that saw two of Fond du Lac’s best players foul out with 3 […]
Clearwater-Day achieves dean’s list
Autumn Clearwater-Day, daughter of Lester Day, Jaye Clearwater and Melvin Gagnon of Grand Portage, has been named to the dean’s list at Keuka College in Keuka Park, N.Y. Autumn is a sophomore studying early childhood education. She is a 2011 graduate of Cook County High School. A Keuka College student must earn at least a 3.50 gradepoint average for a […]
Brea Boomer makes Wisconsin All-Conference honorable mention
Former Cook County High school scholar and Vikings basketball standout Brea Boomer has been named honorable mention for the 2012-2013 All-WIAC Women’s Basketball team. In just her sophomore year, Boomer has emerged as one of Wisconsin-Stout’s top offensive threats, averaging 11.8 points per game and three times scoring more than 20 points in a contest. For much of the season […]
Kirk named to dean’s list at College of St. Scholastica
Jordyn Kirk of Duluth was named to the fall 2012 dean’s list at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. The College of St. Scholastica would like to commend Kirk for honorable academic achievements. Dean’s list members have achieved a 3.75 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale. Kirk has not yet declared her major. She is member […]
Cabin Fever
As I watch the snow falling from the kitchen window, I cannot help but wonder how long this season will last. It is a welcome sight that promises to keep us on the trails for a little while longer. Last year we were on the brink of open water, so I feel like we are now on borrowed time that […]
Summer conservation apprentice opportunity at Cook County Soil and Water
A summer apprenticeship position for a young adult, age 18-25, is available at the Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) through Conservation Corps Minnesota. Apprentices spend their summer working alongside natural resource professionals. The goal is to train and mentor future conservation professionals by providing apprenticeship service opportunities to Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Apprentices will serve as […]
Where are the fish biting?
Jon at Buck’s Hardware was either fishing or working too hard to provide a fishing report this week, so this week’s news is short. There is however news up at Trail Center Lodge where the Fishing Contest is in its final weeks. At press time the lake trout competition was heating up. Ed Zlonis had been alone in the lead […]
Volunteers needed to help monitor for invasive pests
Minnesota is looking for volunteers to join the “first detector” early warning system to help keep an eye out for new infestations of invasive pests. These volunteer “first detectors” make it more likely that infestations of emerald ash borer and other invasive tree pests will be found in early stages when they are easier to control. Registration is now open […]