This November the Cook County Chamber of Commerce is beginning to evaluate and rank proposals originating from Cook County and seeking funds through the 2014 legislative bonding bill or from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB). “State and IRRRB funding is limited,” said Jim Boyd, Chamber interim executive director. “This process should enhance prospects that Cook County projects […]
School board split on mandatory end time for Wednesday activities
The ISD 166 school board took action on November 7, 2013 on the issue of whether to impose an end time to afterschool activities on Wednesday nights, but they did not do so unanimously. Some students have church activities on Wednesdays and have reportedly been penalized by not being able to play in games because they have left practice early […]
IQ, grit, and the power of “yet”
How do we prepare students to be successful in life? That question is at the root of public education and there is no simple answer. However, as current researchers have shifted from asking why students fail to why they succeed, their answers are both familiar and challenging. It turns out that a person’s intelligence—often referenced as their Intelligence Quotient or […]
City Council OKs new server purchase
Grand Marais city councilors approved the purchase of a new server to run the computers in City Hall at their Nov. 13 meeting. The vote came a week after the old server crashed, bringing city business to a standstill. “It’s a critical piece of equipment,” said City Administrator Mike Roth, explaining that without a working server, there are no meeting […]
Charges for 27 in attendance at gravel pit party
Minnesota’s Sixth District Court in Cook County is wrapping up charges against 27 young people caught partying at a gravel pit three months ago. According to the complaint filed by the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office, deputies arrived at a large party being held at a gravel pit up the Gunflint Trail referred to as Pickeral Pit at approximately 2 […]
Junior varsity Knowledge Bowl students have great season
The Cook County High School junior varsity Knowledge Bowl team has been hard at work since September, researching and memorizing facts before facing off with students around the region. Their hard work has paid off in a phenomenal season of scholarly competition. The 9th and 10th graders have formed two teams that have traveled to Mountain Iron several times this […]
Three Vikings receive All-Conference recognition
Jacob Schroeder was named to the All- Conference Polar League first team while Joe Borud and Owen Anderson each received Honorable Mention All-Conference for their fine play on the football field this year. Schroeder, a senior, was a bruising fullback who led the team in rushing while also leading the team in tackling from his linebacker spot on defense. Anderson, […]
Catching up with ketchup
I like to make lists of things I could never live without. I have a list of really big things like books and music and a really soft bed, soap and (let’s be honest) toilet paper. But there are small things like Q-tips, salt, sugar and toothpaste that are on the list too. Most of these “necessities” came to light […]
Give to Food Shelf before heading south
The Cook County Food Shelf, like many other community food programs, sees increased usage in winter months. A thoughtful West End resident offered a tip for snowbirds who don’t want to haul their non-perishable foodstuffs south. Instead of boxing up those groceries, donate them to the food shelf! It’s very easy to do. Donations can be dropped off at the […]
Open your heart to Operation Family Christmas
Imagine being a child and having no Christmas presents to open on Christmas morning, then coming back to school to see what your friends received. Worse, imagine being a parent who has no way of purchasing Christmas presents for your children, and nothing to put under a tree, if you have a tree. Not a pleasant thought, right? But that […]