The Cook County Highway Department (CCHD), in conjunction with County Management Information Systems staff, has completed production of Cook County’s 2014 Official Highway Map. The new map costs a little more—the previous version was $3 and the new map is $5. However, the new map includes land topography and additional detail. Copies of the map are available at the Highway […]
Great racing at Section 7 meet—
two advance to StateThe Section 7 Alpine Ski Meet was held on February 4 at Giants Ridge. Six boys and six girls were selected to represent the Cook County High School section team; race results, sportsmanship and attendance are the criteria to survive the cut and compete at sections. Our racers skied in a field of 121 boys and 114 girls from 20 […]
Mother Nature— a mom with a plan
Whoever described Mother Nature as a sweet dancing lady in the forest with flowers in her hair was a fool. I am here to tell you she has a cold temper and an icy heart. It is my firm belief she has decided to lock me in my house with my children and a shortage of propane just to make […]
Boys’ basketball team wins two, loses one
The Vikings boys’ basketball team played three games in the last week, winning on the road against Silver Bay on Thursday, February 6, and at home against Carlton the next night. On Tuesday, February 11, they played at home against the Cromwell Cardinals and lost a game that was winnable. Vikings win big over Silver Bay The contest against Silver […]
One Act wins second at subsections
The Cook County High School One-Act took an impressive second place at subsections on Feb. 1, 2014. The cast of The Undercurrent did not place in the top two to continue on to state, but they performed at their very best at the section competition on Feb. 8. Congratulations to Cy Fortunato, Selien Morowitz, Mikala Schliep, Emma Nalezny, Sam Kern, […]
Shoplifting prevention is the topic of Feb. 19 luncheon
Shoplifting and its prevention will be the topic of the next Business Networking Luncheon Feb. 19 at the Higher Ed campus in Grand Marais. A panel of two or three local business owners will hold group discussion about shoplifting and employee theft, including sharing of best practices, suggestions, concerns, and brainstorming for better communitywide protection. The presentation begins at 11:30 […]
Ski the Norpine “Lopper”
Members of the Norpine Ski Club invite everyone to take part in the Norpine “Lopper.” It’s a fun way to help keep our local cross country ski trails great—ski with a Lopper, rather than skiing a Loppet! Join other skiers on the Norpine Trail System on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Meet at Cascade Lodge at 10 a.m., with any lopper […]
Financial Aid Information Night Feb. 26
Need money for college education or training? Come hear financial aid professional LaNita Robinson speak about federal financial aid and application tips in an interactive presentation beginning at 5:15 p.m. Feb. 26 at Higher Education’s Grand Marais campus. Robinson will answer questions about financial aid such as what is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal student Aid); completing the FAFSA […]
Community Calendar
Ski the Norpine “Lopper”Saturday, February 22 – Meet at Cascade Lodge10 a.m., with your lopper and skis! We’ll ski sometrails, clipping “face slappers” along the way. Afteryour ski, warm up with hot chocolate, cookies andsocial time at Cascade Lodge. No cost. We’ll bedone about 2 p.m. I.S.D. 166 Regular School Board MeetingThe School Board of I.S.D. 166 will meet for […]
Big Lake ice
This winter has certainly been challenging for many of us, especially those who have been experiencing frozen septic systems and waterlines. Record-setting cold temperatures paired with big winds are enough to test even the toughest Minnesotans. I have slowly learned that complaining about cold weather is just part of friendly conversation around here. We like to make it sound as […]