A 9-1-1 call to Cook County Law Enforcement at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 reported that an adult male had possibly drowned at the swimming pool at Bluefin Bay in Tofte. Witnesses reported that Martin Zaremba, 72, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, was in the pool alone and he was bobbing up and down and after the third time he […]
Hungry Jack hikers found safe in severe rain storm
Most of Cook County was hunkered down at home on Monday, July 11 as a heavy rainstorm roared through the county. However, a page went out at 8:48 p.m., calling members of Cook County Search and Rescue out to a search. Hikers Jared and Renae Sundby of Devils Lake, North Dakota were lost, believed to be on the Caribou Rock […]
Motorhome occupants arrested for drugs at U.S.-Canadian border
A motorhome coming into the United States at the U.S.- Canadian border on June 21 drew the attention of a dog trained to “alert” to controlled substances and resulted in charges for two people. At 6 p.m., the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents directed the motorhome to the inspection area at the Grand Portage-Pigeon River Port of Entry. The […]
Grand Marais Rec Park busier than ever
With RVs, trailers and tents popping up all over the Grand Marais Recreation Park like spring flowers, the park is getting to be a very busy, vibrant place. “The season is off to a strong start with May revenue up 56 percent ($51,000) versus 2015,” said Grand Marais Parks and Recreation Director Dave Tersteeg to the park board at its […]
Youth baseball a big hit this summer
Mitch Dorr This summer there are over 130 youth registered and participating in Cook County’s youth baseball program. On Monday evenings the county’s youngest take to the field in T-Ball with Coach Betsy Jorgenson assisted by current and past Cook County varsity baseball and softball players. The young T-Ball players have enjoyed being coached by the likes of Madison Roy, […]
Historic Sawbill Outfitter passed down to third generation
Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, founded in 1957 by Frank and Mary Alice Hansen, at the end of the scenic Sawbill Trail in Tofte is staying in the family. The outfitting business was first operated by Frank and Mary Alice and then their son Bill and his wife, Cindy. On the first of the year, their daughter Clare and her husband Dan […]
Thunderstorm
“Is that thunder?” I hear a faint rumble in the distance that might be a jet plane. Another rumble echoes in the west. Yes. A storm is moving closer but will it continue in our direction or veer off to the north and disappear? Hubbie and I are sitting on the deck, looking out over the lake, relaxing on a […]
Picnic & Pine open for business
The Attic, a cute little gift shop that has been closed since late in 2015, is now open again for business under the new name, Picnic & Pine. Kelsey Kennedy, who also owns and runs Birchbark Books and Gifts, purchased the shop, located between the Joynes Ben Franklin parking lot and Crooked Spoon Café, in May 2016 and reopened it […]
American Pickers looking for local relics
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are planning to return to Minnesota to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region this August. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they […]
Woods, Winds and Strings returns to Gunflint Trail
The fourth annual Woods, Winds and Strings concert on the Gunflint Trail will be held August 14 at 4 p.m., with a reception following the concert. As in previous years, the concert will be held at Gunflint Trail Fire Hall No. 1 near MidTrail. The reception will be in the adjacent Schaap Community Center. This year’s concert will include classical […]