The Vikings had five representatives who qualified to compete at the section 7A track and field meet on June 2. The meet took place at the Esko stadium. We had two representatives running the 400-meter dash. Molly Thomas got out quick and hung on. Thomas ran a season-best, earning 13th place with a time of 65.83. Sophie Eliasen, also in […]
Cooking A to Z
Summer break is here! We are a week in and maybe you have already heard the “I’m bored” whine from your kids. Usually I avoid this the same way my parents did, you say you’re bored, you do chores! There was a never-ending list of to dos in our house…from vacuuming and sweeping to stacking wood. We would avoid all […]
It takes a village to offer Ruby’s Pantry
It takes many volunteers to operate Ruby’s Pantry in Cook County. On May 24 those volunteers were recognized with an anniversary dinner at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Everyone agreed it is hard to believe that it has been a year since the first Ruby’s Pantry was held at School District 166 on May 14, 2015. After a wonderful dinner funded by […]
Gunflint Trail Canoe Races to benefit fire departments
Since 1976, friends and neighbors on the upper Gunflint Trail have held the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races to raise money for worthy causes. This year’s event again will be at the Gunflint Lodge on the south shore of Gunflint Lake on Wednesday, July 20, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The goal is to raise more than $20,000 to support the Gunflint […]
Firewise demonstration day set for June 24
Interested in learning how to protect your home and neighborhood against wildfire? A free Firewise demonstration day will be held June 24 at two locations in Cook County. The presenter will be Jeffery Jackson, NE Region Firewise specialist. The first demonstration will begin at 10 a.m. at 40 Moose Ridge Road (off Gunflint Trail on Poplar Lake). At 2:30 p.m., […]
Tall ship coming to Grand Portage Aug. 12-14
As part of the National Park Service’s centennial celebration, the tall ship The Mist of Avalon will be in port at Grand Portage National Monument during the 2016 Rendezvous Days weekend, Aug. 12-14. The Mist of Avalon will arrive in port on Friday afternoon. Visitors who want a free tour of the ship can do so on a first-come, first-serve […]
Community Calendar
Events at Drury Lane Books Saturday, June 25, 5:00 p.m., Writer’s Salon with William Kent Krueger reading from his book, Manitou Canyon. Also, Saturdays at 11 a.m., Muffin Man Story Hour with stories for young children. Cook County Ruby’s Pantry Ruby’s Pantry is a food distribution program held 5 – 6:30 p.m., every second Tuesday: July 12, August 9, September […]
Two students receive Eric Thomas Emerging Artist Award
The Eric Thomas Emerging Artist Award, an annual scholarship, was developed by the Grand Marais Art Colony and Leah Thomas in memory of Leah’s brother, Eric Thomas (1956-2013). Two awards were presented at the Cook County High School Awards Program on May 23. Presenting the award, Leah Thomas said, “Congratulations to Cassie Burkett and Samantha Scalise, recipients of the 2016 […]
College News
LaFavor receives Concordia scholarship MaeAnna LaFavor is the recipient of a Concordia Scholarship to attend Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. LaFavor, a 2016 graduate of Cook County High School, is the daughter of Jay and Laura LaFavor of Hovland. Concordia College is a four-year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America offering more than 50 majors, including 15 […]