Eleanor Waha of Grand Marais is known by just about everyone in Cook County. She volunteers for a number of community organizations such as Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the Cook County Historical Society and the Cook County North Shore Care Center. Her efforts are appreciated by all, but the Care Center did something about it, nominating Waha for a “Stars Among […]
Cook County Girl Scouts are busy
It’s Girl Scout cookie time! Local Girl Scouts have cookies in hand and are selling now. There have been cookie booths at the Tofte and Grand Marais Holiday Stations and on February 20 there will be a booth in front of Joynes Ben Franklin in Grand Marais. The cost per box of traditional cookies, such as Caramel Delights or Thin […]
Family Game Night courtesy of Gene’s Foods
In a high-tech world, there is still fun to be had in simpler ways, such as with a “Family Game Night.” Gene’s Foods in Grand Marais is offering its 6th annual family game night contest with a drawing to give some lucky winners brand new games to bring the family together. There will be drawings on February 27 and March […]
Community Calendar
Bill Ratner at the Arrowhead Center The North Shore Health Care Foundation presents Bill Ratner, author of Parenting for the Digital Age. Tuesday March 8, 6:30 p.m. Arrowhead Center, Grand Marais. “Media Madness: a comedic, fun and critical look at 21st century electronic media.” Book signing and refreshments. Author Presentation Kent Nerburn, author of Neither Wolf Nor Dog, will be […]
Alpine girls finish 7th at state
After crossing the line with the seventh fastest time in her first run, Cook County’s Reilly Wahlers was eyeing a top 10 finish at the State Alpine ski meet held Wednesday, February 10 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. But the freshman straddled a gate on her second run and hiked back to go around it, finishing at the back of […]
Thunder Bay skiers dominate Pincushion races
It was all “hearts a flutter” as Thunder Bay athletes dominated the 10k and 32k Pincushion Mountain Family Ski Festival races held Valentine’s Day at Pincushion Mountain on Sunday, February 14. With 51 skiers attending the 32nd annual North Superior Ski and Run Club (NSSRC) races, the event was considered a successful fundraiser for the Cook County youth skiing (Y-Ski) […]
Hard times on home court for Vikings
The Vikings played three home games last week, all losses, and only have one game left against South Ridge on February 19 at South Ridge before heading into the playoffs. Vikings fall to Rebels Moose Lake/Willow River used a full court press to start the Friday, February 12 game against the Vikings and jumped out to an 11-2 lead as […]
“Dog Days of Winter” returns March 12-13
Dog Days of Winter (DDW) will return to Cook County March 12 and 13 to celebrate the waning of winter with family-friendly outdoor events featuring a variety of sled dog races, mini sled dog adventures, snowman building contests, snow sculptures and skijoring races and bonfire with s’mores, hot dogs and hot cocoa. “We sponsor major sled dog events, such as […]
Avoiding the slush
Winter fishing on the trail has not been very popular this year, and I understand why. Wet lakes are tough to navigate by foot or machine, and the fish have not been very active. When the going gets tough, I typically resort to smaller lakes and keep the fishing trips as simple as possible, by electing to hike instead of […]
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 […]