For the second year, students in grades K-8 are invited to enter the Minnesota Safe Routes to School’s Bike to School poster contest. Entry deadline is April 26. Students should design an 8.5- by 11-inch poster that shows how they feel when they ride a bike. “Biking is a fun, healthy way to get to school, visit a friend’s house, […]
Community Calendar
Cook County Ruby’s Pantry Ruby’s Pantry is a food distribution program held 5 – 6:30 p.m., every second Tuesday. Parking at Sawtooth Elementary. $20 (cash only) per share. Buy more shares as you want. No financial qualifications. Bring a laundry basket and cooler to bring home frozen items. Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. Volunteers always needed. $20 gift […]
Vikings lose to Carlton
The ball was jumping off of the bat of coach Luken as he hit long fly balls to his outfielders this past Wednesday. Good catches and good throws were made to the infield as the kids hustled in the field, a diamond covered with snow two days before, joking with each other and playing baseball the way it is meant […]
Earth Day Clean Up in Grand Marais
Saturday is Earth Day and the celebration in Grand Marais kicks off with a 9:30 a.m. walk hosted by March for Science—Arrowhead. The walk will begin at the Cook County Community Center and end at Harbor Park. At 10 a.m. there will be a March for Science Rally – Arrowhead. Included in the rally will be three local scientists and […]
Lutsen Mountains added to M.A.X. Pass list
The M.A.X. Pass, also known as the “Multi-Alpine Experience” Pass, has announced the inclusion of Lutsen Mountains, located in Lutsen, Minnesota and Granite Peak Ski Area, located in Wausau, Wisconsin, to its growing roster of ski resorts across the country. The M.A.X. Pass is the largest multi-mountain pass for skiers and snowboarders in North America. Serving 42 ski resorts in […]
Red squirrel vandals
After spending two weeks in open water country, it was a little tough returning to ice-covered lakes around here. Devil Track has melted 20 feet from shore, but the remaining ice looks solid. If the rain continues to fall and the wind blows, the lake ice should be gone by next weeks’ deadline. The rain is vital this time of […]
Free camp for kids who like to hunt waterfowl
The Minnesota Waterfowl Association is sponsoring a free weeklong camp for kids 13-15 in Fergus Falls. Camp will be held August 6-12. There is a $150 deposit, but it is refunded back, so the camp cost is free…there is also scholarship money for families that can’t afford the deposit out of pocket. Woodie Camp is a great experience for kids […]
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 to all […]
Le Grand Du Nord Gravel Cycling Classic
Come May 27, the gravel will be flying as participants compete in the second annual Le Grand Du Nord Gravel Cycling Classic which will start in downtown Grand Marais at 8 a.m. Cyclists will choose between the 100-mile or 50-mile race to compete in. Here is a look at two women who raced last year and are returning this year. […]