Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoJune 11, 2004 Normal operations have resumed at the Cook County Recycling Center following a May 31 arson fire that halted collection of materials for about a week. Solid Waste Director Tim Nelson said things are up and running again after several days of intensive clean-up. The Kiyi, a multimillion dollar research vessel operated by the Lake Superior […]
Sheriff candidate clarifies campaign sign stance
Last week the Cook County News-Herald reported a bit of controversy surrounding the election signs for candidates running for the office of Cook County Sheriff. Deputies Patrick Eliasen and Leif Lunde are both running for the office being vacated by Sheriff Mark Falk. Both candidates had offered campaign signs to their supporters and signs were seen in yards throughout the […]
WTIP talks to Commissioner Hakes
WTIP Community Radio offers a lot of interesting programming. There’s the North Shore Morning show with the pop quiz and the evening Roadhouse with Dick Swanson and Buck Benson. There’s Small Change Trivia and the Monday Night Mix. But did you know that WTIP is also a great source of information about what’s happening at the Cook County Board of […]
Vikings take two more wins in playoffs
The Cook County High School (CCHS) baseball team has been hotter than a Nolan Ryan fastball lately, taking two more wins in the Section 7A double-elimination playoffs. On Thursday, May 29, 2014, the Vikings traveled to play Nashwauk-Keewatin in the first game, winning 9-7. The Vikings exploded for seven runs in the second inning utilizing two hit batsmen, four walks, […]
Thomas places 4th at Section track meet
Cook County High School freshman Molly Thomas ended a great season on the track with a 4th place finish in the 400 meter run at the Section 7A track meet held at University of Minnesota’s Duluth Malosky track Thursday, May 29. Thomas ran a season best time of 63.42 seconds. She was less than 2 seconds away from qualifying for […]
The Journey
The recent loss of yet another high school classmate has me in a reflective mode. I pulled out old journals, letters and pictures from 1982. I will be honest; the day I graduated I was positive I knew everything. I thought I was grown up and I also thought, “Whew, now I’m in charge of my own life and it’s […]
Community Calendar
Community Open House Bridal Showerfor Monica WebsterSaturday, June 14, 10:30 a.m., St. John’s Church. Bringa potluck snack. Monica and Matt are registered atamazon.com and The Garade in Grand Marais. Upcoming Events & Coursesat North House Folk SchoolWooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival,June 20-23; Upcoming courses at North House:Traditional American Clogging, July 5; Natural Botanicals:Wild Medicine Workshop, July 12-13; Old […]
Help with health care directives offered at Honoring Choices
The North Shore Health Care Foundation is presenting a community forum, entitled Honoring Choices, Completing Your Health Care Directive. This free event will be held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 14, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Refreshments will be served. It is important to make a Heath Care Directive as it helps you receive the […]
Landowners workshop is June 13
On June 13 the North Shore Forest Collaborative will present the third annual North Shore Landowners Workshop at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Topics include what to do about dying birch; how to make a plan for managing your land; where to get help planting trees or controlling invasive plants; and where to […]