Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO | JAN. 26, 2007 The county commissioners gave the go-ahead to highway maintenance supervisor Bill Parish to begin right of way acquisition on several small parcels of land along County Road 7 in preparation for a major road renovation project. The easements are needed to accommodate storm sewer outlets, new curb and gutter, and sidewalks. The newly-elected […]
Getting more for less in 2017
Budget cuts and money restraints were the major topics of discussion at the January 12 Tofte Township board meeting, as many services ranging from snow plowing to senior lunches will be impacted in the current year. Despite this, there was an air of optimism among the attending board members. Following a review of various reports, the board was reminded that […]
Filing period closes for Schroeder Township
With one supervisor position open and two people beating the deadline to file for office, Schroeder residents will have a choice in who they want to help lead the township over the next three years. Rick Anderson will challenge incumbent Roger (Bill) McKeever for the open supervisor position. The election will take place on March 14 from 5 p.m. to […]
Vikings win one at home, two on the road
Cook County girls played three games in six days last week, coming away with three wins. The Vikings had little trouble with an undersized Northeast Range team on Thursday, January 19, in a game played at home. With the game firmly in hand early, Vikings’ head coach Kelly Senty substituted early and often, playing all 11 girls who suit up […]
“Souper” Snowstorms
When I was young my brother and I looked forward to snowstorms. First, it was pretty outside. Second, it could lead to a snow day and sledding, and third, it meant a day for soup. I remember the first soup that I ever made was barley beef vegetable in my mom’s new crockpot. I still have the cookbook with the […]
NSMA to host Charmin Michelle with Sam Miltich & Clearwater Hot Club
In honor and celebration of Black History Month, the North Shore Music Association (NSMA) is proud to host jazz singer Charmin Michelle with Sam Miltich & Clearwater Hot Club, performing a tribute to American-born jazz singer and Harlem Renaissance luminary Adelaide Hall. The performance will be held on February 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. […]
Iron Range Engineering hosting #engineerlikeagirl Night 2017
Iron Range Engineering (IRE) is hosting their second annual, overnight, engineering event designed especially for high school girls, grades 10-12, to test-drive engineering careers. This activity-packed event is free and takes place on the IRE campus in Virginia, MN, Feb. 10 – 11, from 6 p.m. Friday – 1 p.m. Saturday. Preregistration is required, so hurry and contact araina.boyd@ire.mnscu.edu or […]
Nolan staff to hold “Congress Comes to You” Meetings
U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan (MN-08) will have a staff member on hand at the Cook County Senior Center on February 14 from 12 to 1 p.m. “Hearing directly from residents makes me a better advocate in Washington for the great people of Minnesota’s 8th District,” said Nolan. “Congress Comes to You meetings are an opportunity to meet with members of […]
Community Calendar
Need help with your taxes? Cook County Taxes VITA provides free tax service to all low to moderate income Cook County residents, seniors 60+ and international students working in our county. January 31 to April 20, 2017. Birch Grove Community Center, Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cook County Community Center, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grand Portage Community […]