Kellys Hill Road—an old Colvill Township road that was never claimed by the county when the township dissolved in 1935—is causing problems for property owners. On September 24, 2013, Cook County Highway Engineer David Betts and Maintenance Supervisor Russell Klegstad brought the issue to the county board. The 1½-mile road starts at Highway 61 between the west and east outlets […]
Vikings beat Polar Bears 3-1
In their third match of the week, the Cook County Viking volleyball team traveled to Floodwood on Thursday, September 19 to the face the Floodwood Polar Bears and came away with a hard-fought victory. The Vikings lost the first game 25-20 but rallied to take the next three games 26-24, 25-22 and 25-22. Leading the Vikings were Jessica Berg-Collman with […]
Are you pulling my leg?
I have a new favorite TV show: America’s Secret Slang. In truth, I think I should have pitched this show to television executives years ago. Slang is fascinating and so many times we use it without even considering how silly it sounds. For example try explaining “You’re pulling my leg” to an African priest in Tanzania. He answered seriously, “I […]
Library essay contest sparks thought and imagination
“If I were a librarian, I would wake up each morning with a merry heart.” That is the opening sentence in an essay by Kate Muntean, one of nine young people who entered an essay contest at the Grand Marais Public Library late this summer. The contest was sponsored by Lutsen resident Lance Johnson, who wanted to challenge local children […]
Quello honored for 20 years with Arrowhead Transit
Mark Quello of Grand Marais is well known to community members as the driver of “the bus.” He was recognized recently for 20 years of dedicated service with Arrowhead Transit. Quello starting driving for Arrowhead Transit on February 8, 1993. Quello doesn’t normally attend the Cook County Transit Advisory Committee meeting, but comes in if needed. His supervisor, Katy Keranen, […]
Cook County students taking a cultural connections journey
Cook County elementary, middle, and high school students will be taking a “Cultural Connections Journey” on October 8. Last spring, a youth leadership workshop facilitated by Cook County Youth Coordinator Melissa Wickwire, community organizer Pat Campanaro, and Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) teacher Tom Jack inspired thoughts of helping local youth increase cultural awareness and understanding, developing positive personal identities and leadership skills […]
The value of a community school?
What’s the value of a school? $15,000,000? Priceless? Not So Much? This is a question many communities would never think to ask. Tofte and the Birch Grove Community have talked about this for years. One of the ongoing challenges Birch Grove Community School must face is maintaining/increasing enrollment. Due to our remote location and low population, this problem is likely […]
Home energy efficiency workshop Oct. 10
Cook County Local Energy Project kicks off the second-year pilot of the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) on Thursday evening Oct. 10 with a hands-on homeowner workshop— a new approach to home energy efficiency. Energy Auditor Chris Norman of Boreal Craft and CCLEP Coordinator Virginia Danfelt will present fundamentals of home energy efficiency and techniques handy homeowners can learn to […]
Workshops on computer use presented by Community Ed
Cook County Higher Ed is offering a short evening workshop, How to Use Windows 8, on Monday, Oct. 7, from 7-9 p.m. This is an overview of the new system and is of particular value to those who do not have a touch-screen computer. The workshop will be held at the North Shore Campus in Grand Marais and instructed by […]
Make-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls
Don’t miss a chance to make a bowl for Empty Bowls this weekend! It’s a great way to learn more about pottery while serving a good cause – raising money for the local food shelf. Make-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls will be held now until Oct. 14 on Sundays at 2 p.m., and Mondays at 7 p.m. There is a $5 […]