Who inspires you to Move It! Once again during the month of May, nominations will be accepted for awards for a Cook County resident who inspires others to move more. Maybe it’s someone who teaches a well-attended exercise class or a young person that loves to hike. Maybe it’s a senior who keeps on gardening despite physical challenges. There are […]
Community Calendar
Annual Memorial Day Service At Maple Hill Church, 9:30 a.m. May 25 2015. Followed by services at the courthouse at 11:00 a.m. Luncheon at the American Legion Post 413. Events at Drury Lane Books Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25: Drury Lane Books 13th Annual Sale. 50% off a wide selection of books. Saturday, May 23, 5 p.m.: Writer’s […]
D.A.R.E. graduates learn to help— and how to get help
A Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) graduation ceremony was held Tuesday, May 19. Forty-three students were congratulated for completing the D.A.R.E. program which focuses on not just resisting drugs and alcohol, but also on decision making skills, healthy alternatives to drug use and helping build self-esteem. Sheriff Deputy Ben Hallberg, the community D.A.R.E. officer, welcomed parents and community members […]
Bulldogs put the bite on the Vikings
As well as things went for the Cook County High School Vikings vs. top rated Ely, they went that poorly vs. bottom dweller Carlton five days later. On Thursday, May 14, the Vikings lost to the Bulldogs 8-11 at Chub Lake. Leo Johnson started on the hill for the Vikings on a cold, wet, and windy day. The Vikings began […]
Vikings gracefully bow out of playoffs
The Cook County Vikings softball team traveled to Carlton on Thursday, May 14 to face the Carlton Bulldogs. Going in, the Vikings knew they were underdogs, but Carlton had been 10-runned by Silver Bay and just a few days before, the Vikings had beaten the Mariners. Still, whatever magic the Vikings had against the Mariners was gone against Carlton and […]
Perfect conditions for Polar League Conference track and field
Wednesday, May 13 marked the day of the Polar League Conference track and field meet at Barnum High School. It was a perfect day for a race, nice and cool. Eleven teams competed on the girls’ side. In first place was Cromwell followed by Esko, South Ridge/Northwoods, Two Harbors, Moose Lake Willow River, Carlton, Barnum, Cook County, Silver Bay, McGregor, […]
Bug zapping cold snap
We asked for rain and it happened in both the liquid and frozen form this week on the Gunflint Trail. There has been enough precipitation to reduce the forest fire danger to a moderate rating and the woods are beginning to flourish with leaves again. A nice mix of sun and rain have been nourishing the once thirsty forest that […]
Trails for Tails benefits local animals
To earn their Bronze Award, Junior Girl Scouts must complete a community service project. Cook County Girl Scout Troop 4070 decided their Bronze Award project would benefit local animals, especially those in need of forever homes. The fifth-graders organized Trails for Tails, a Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 9, starting and finishing at the Sawtooth Elementary School playground. The Girl […]
Where are the fish biting?
Jon at Buck’s Hardware Hank opens the season with spring’s first report: Snow is falling in late May, so it must be time for the Fish Report again. The opener last week was about as fruitful as I suspected. Lots of fishermen complaining about how slow the fishing was. Nothing new as far as I know because even this old, […]
