At the school board’s April 20 meeting, Andrea Hofeldt announced by letter that she would not be returning from her maternity leave. “As of June 2, 2017 I will be resigning my position as a physical education teacher at Cook County I.S.D. 166. I am sad to leave such an excellent school, but I have decided to stay home with […]
Vikings face a tough Esko team
Last Friday’s game in Soudan vs. Northeast Range was postponed due to a field that was saturated on Thursday, so, said head coach Arleigh Jorgenson, “Our third game of the season took place yesterday in Esko. There was a weather window that allowed the game to be played, although there was a 15-minute rain delay after the third inning. The […]
Wildlife drama
Something always seems to be happening with the wildlife here on the White River in Arkansas. The first scene occurs one morning as Dick and I take our daily walk. A huge racket echoes from a tall tree across the river. “The heron eggs must have hatched,” I say, and we stop to investigate. We count at least seven nests […]
Actors needed for upcoming play
The Grand Marais Playhouse will hold auditions for its production of The Pajama Game on May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts band room. Come prepared to sing a section of a song from any musical that will demonstrate your range and acting choices. Please bring a list of dates that will conflict with the […]
Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra to perform at Grand Marais library
A noontime performance by members of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra is scheduled at the Grand Marais Public Library on Thursday, May 11. This group will feature the UMD Faculty Wind Quintet, comprised of Paula Gudmundson on flute, Laurie Van Brunt on oboe, Theodore Schoen on clarinet, Jefferson Campbell on bassoon, and Jill Pospisil on horn. The program is to be […]
Stories in Stone presentation coming to Sugarloaf Cove
What’s the difference between agates and thomsonite? Do you look for interesting rocks on every beach? Do you wonder about all those rock faces you see as you drive by on Highway 61? If so then you might want to attend the Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center on May 7 at 10 a.m. for a presentation called Stories in Stone, which […]
Youth ATV Safety Training offered May 17
An ATV safety training class taught by Chuck Silence will be offered after school on Wednesday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. Kids must be 11 years of age before the class start date to sign up. The course will be held at Cook County High School. For more information please call Chuck Silence at 218-387-9844. Also worth noting is that […]
Youth Firearm Safety Field Day on May 21
A Field Day for students who have completed the Hunter Course online program will be held Sunday, May 21. Rick Johnson will be the course instructor. The class will start at 1 p.m. on County Road 48. To take the class students must be 11 years old before the date of the Field Day. Student must bring a Field Day […]
Community Calendar
National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 4 on Cook County Courthouse steps from noon – 1 p.m. Pastor Darren Blanck will lead a prayer walk from Zoar Church in Tofte at noon. People’s Climate Rally Harbor Park – Noon – Saturday, April 29. Cook County Ruby’s Pantry Ruby’s Pantry is a food distribution program held 5 – 6:30 p.m., every […]