When the Cook County Visitors Bureau announced its new event, the Lake Superior Storm Festival, it declared that no waves were guaranteed. There will, however, be lots of ways to celebrate the North Shore storm season November 7-10, 2013. The festival, which will offer events in Grand Marais and Lutsen, coincides with the 100th anniversary of the legendary Lake Superior […]
Isle Royale to hold public meetings on Cultural Resources Plan
In November, Isle Royale National Park will hold four public meetings in Minnesota and Michigan to discuss the Cultural Resources Management Plan (CRMP) currently under development. During the meetings, the National Park planning team will present information about preliminary draft alternative concepts that provide a range of options for the management, treatment, and interpretation of cultural resources. The presentation will […]
Upcoming workshops at Higher Ed
Cook County Higher Education has several upcoming workshops that will be of interest to businesses, nonprofits, and the general public. First on the docket is iPhones and iTunes. This short evening workshop will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. Don Bremer of the University of Minnesota Center for Economic Development will help you learn about […]
Zoar Lutheran lutefisk dinner is Nov. 9
Calling all Scandinavians (and other willing souls)! The “Lutefisk Team” of Zoar Lutheran Church in Tofte is working up steam for its annual feast of that Norwegian delicacy, cod which has been dried, soaked in lye, reconstituted, baked and transformed into a stunning treat by seasoned chef Gary Hansen. Other fare being offered includes ham, boiled potatoes, white sauce and/or […]
Community Calendar
23rd Bluegrass Masters WeekendNov. 1–3 at Lutsen Resort featuring Jim Van Cleve.Workshop classes offer relaxed teaching and learning,and pickin’ and listenin’ jam sessions will continuethroughout the weekend. Workshops will run 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. on Saturday; the Saturday concert with JimVan Cleve & Friends will start at 8 p.m. Call the NorthShore Music Association for more information at (218)387-2916. Upcoming […]
Coach reflects on Viking football season
A difficult season came to an end last week when the winless Vikings lost to Braham 32-6 in the first round of the playoffs. Still, Head Coach Mitch Dorr found some positives in what had to be the most injury-marred season a Cook County High School team has ever endured. “I honestly thought we played our best football of the […]
Dorr named girls’ basketball coach, Eliasen to coach boys
Viking basketball Head Coach Mitch Dorr will be switching teams this winter, as he will become the girls’ varsity head coach. Dorr will replace Todd Toulouse, who moved to take a new teaching position closer to where he and his wife have family. Pat Eliasen, a deputy sheriff with the Cook County Sheriff ’s Department, will take on the boys’ […]
Hard work earns Vikings third in Polar League
The Cook County volleyball team season came to an end on Friday, October 19 when they lost in the third round of the Section 7A play-offs to the number 1 ranked Carlton Bulldogs 25-18, 25-11 and 25-13. “We were awesome on defense against Carlton,” said Head Coach Pam Taylor. “I thought Sarah Deschampe’s arms were going to fall off from […]