Join the city of Grand Marais on Oct. 28 for an open house and presentation of concept designs for Highway 61 through Grand Marais. Your feedback and input is needed! In May of this year, engineers and planners from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held a “complete streets” workshop in Grand Marais to educate city, county, business and citizens […]
Take a survey on the beautiful Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway
The Gunflint Trail has always been a beloved route, leading to favorite lakes, cabins and camping spots. Since June 1999, the Gunflint Trail has been a Minnesota Scenic Byway and on October 16, 2009 the road was designated a National Scenic Byway. An active committee oversees the byway, working to preserve and enhance the beauty of the drive. That group […]
WTIP hosts volunteer open house Oct. 22
WTIP North Shore Community Radio has a variety of opportunities for community members to get involved by becoming an on–air host or working behind the scenes at the local community radio station. An open house for new volunteers will take place at WTIP from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. It is an opportunity to learn more about current […]
Community Calendar
Events at Drury Lane BooksSaturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.: Moose – a – Rama withThe Muffin Man. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.:Women’s Book Group-Call for title, read the bookand join the discussion.Human Trafficking Community AwarenessFriday, October 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., guest speakerfrom Lake County trafficking task force and others,Evangelical Free Church is hosting at 120 E. 5th St.,Grand Marais.Accordion music and […]
Vikings win one, lose one as they head into playoffs
Cook County High School girls’ volleyball team traveled to McGregor on Thursday, October 9 to face the alwaystough Mercs. The Vikings won the match in three straight games, winning game one 25-21, game two 25-14 and game three 25-20. Head Coach Pam Taylor said her team, which looked ragged in its victory two days earlier against Floodwood, played “better, but […]
Volley for a Cure– a fun fundraiser
Pink laughter filled the Cook County High School gymnasium on Monday, October 13 as volleyballs sailed throughout the gymnasium like large pieces of popcorn popping in an all too hot kettle. Kids and parents joined in the frolic, playing one joyful volleyball game after another in the spirit of competition and fun in the annual “Volley for a Cure” with […]
Paron and Hight take 1st and 2nd at the Polar League Conference Meet
Our Pincushion Mountain racecourse was in great shape for the Polar League Conference Meet on October 8, 2014. The teams in attendance were Esko, Cromwell, South Ridge, Moose Lake/Willow River/ Barnum, Wrenshall, and Carlton. As our season is winding down, some others are starting to realize that attendance at the State Meet in November is a viable option. Since this […]
Curling season coming soon
It won’t be too much longer before Cook County curlers hit the ice for another exciting season. The Cook County Curling Club will kick things off Monday, November 3 and teams are now forming for leagues. Whether you are on a team or looking to get on a team or just curious about curling, the Curling Club board asks you […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]