The fifth-grade girls in Girl Scout Troop 4070 are concerned about homeless animals in the Northland. They don’t want to see pets in shelters go without necessary supplies, so they are hosting a special event on Saturday, May 9 called “Trails for Tails.” The Girl Scouts explain that “Trails for Tails” is a fun run for everyone and their dogs…or […]
Apple growing workshop May 2 at Community Center
An apple growing workshop with Dr. Cindy Hale of the National Resources Research Institute (NRRI) will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 at the Cook County Community Center. Dr. Hale and her family operate a small, organic, integrated tree fruit, poultry and hog farm. She is also spearheading the Heritage Orchard restoration efforts at the University […]
See a 3D printer at GM library
A 3D printer is on exhibit at the Grand Marais Public Library through May 13. Printing of objects may be under way most days during the mid-afternoon depending on staff available to run the jobs. Those with an interest in 3D printing are invited to come by the library and see how it works. A more in-depth presentation will be […]
Higher Ed to host two mental illness workshops
Cook County Higher Education is holding two mental health trainings in May in partnership with Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Both will be presented by Amy Wood. The first workshop, Mental Illness in the Workplace, is set for 11:30 a.m. May 7 as part of the Brown Bag Lunch Series. “It is important for small businesses that employ people with […]
Community Calendar
Alzheimer’s and other dementias A community forum, April 28, 4- 6 p.m., Corcoran Classroom, lower level of the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. Featured speaker is Dr. Terry Barclay, PhD, LP, director of neuropsychology at HealthPartners and Regions Hospital in St. Paul. There will also be a panel discussion with local professionals who work with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For […]
Vikings beat Nighthawks
The Vikings traveled to Northeast Range on Friday, April 17 to face the Nighthawks and came away with a 9-7 victory. Jaret Baker pitched five solid innings giving up five runs on eight hits and was the winning pitcher. Andrew Miller pitched the last two innings giving up two unearned runs on three hits. Baker ended with four strikeouts and […]
Knowledge Bowl at State
There are 966 teams in the state and only 48 of those teams qualify for the state Knowledge Bowl Tournament. Half of the schools are in the “A” division, made up of small schools and the other half is in the “AA” division consisting of large schools. Cook County High School earned a spot among the top 48. The event […]
Success for Viking softball
The Cook County High School girls pushed their record to 3-2 on the year with a 13-5 victory over the Cromwell Cardinals on Friday, April 17. Playing away, Maddy Roy went the entire seven innings on the mound, striking out 5 Cromwell batters while Alyssa Spry took Maddy’s place at the catcher’s position and performed admirably. “Alyssa did a good […]
Find waterfalls in new book, website
Cook County is home to dozens of waterfalls, including pop-up falls– those that occur due to water runoff along Highway 61. Now some handy resources are available for visitors who want to view both waterfalls that are easy to access along the North Shore and those that are more remote. Visit the web page www.visitcookcounty.com/waterfallwatching/ It features a downloadable map […]