Area baseball coaches voted to name Cook County High School sophomore Andrew Miller to the Polar League All- Conference baseball team for 2017. Miller was a slick outfielder with a good glove and great arm, but he earned the honor for his pitching. As the ace of the Vikings’ young staff, Miller was outstanding on the mound. For the season […]
Vikings perform well at Section track meet
Many personal bests were set at the Section 7A track meet held June 1 at Esko, but no one qualified for this year’s state track meet. Still, it was a great season for the Vikings, said head coach April Wahlstrom. Nine Vikings competed at sections. Senior Sam O’Phelan, who only this year came out for track, improved his best long […]
Loving Spoons
I recently read a Facebook post about a mother’s struggle for her chronically ill daughter. I say struggle because I know no better word for it. Having dealt with chronic illness for almost four years now I understand that the struggle is real. I have made numerous modifications in my life that keep my illness at bay as much as […]
Grand Marais will open its liquor store on Sunday
As of July 2 Sunday liquor sales will be legal in Minnesota. On March 7, Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bipartisan bill, which passed the House, 88-39, and the Senate, 38-28. By repealing Sundays off-sale liquor sale, the legislators lifted a law that has been on the books since Minnesota became a state. Hours for Sunday sales will be limited […]
Minnesota’s rich ski history is topic of SAHS annual meeting
Ski historian Greg Fangel will present a slide show, along with a sampling of antique skis unique to Minnesota, on Saturday, June 24 at the Schroeder Town Hall in Schroeder. The presentation will follow Schroeder Area Historical Society’s Annual Meeting and Community Supper at 5 p.m. Fangel has been collecting, buying, and selling wooden skis since 2002, while donating most […]
Sign up now for North Shore Writers workshops
Two years ago, the inaugural North Shore Readers and Writers Festival sold out quickly. Registration for workshops and seminars opens Wednesday, June 21, 2017. This year’s festival will be Thursday, Nov. 2 – Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. More than 20 authors and publishing professionals will conduct classes, craft seminars, author talks, panel discussions at the biannual North Shore Readers and […]
Alcohol Server Training offered June 21
Cook County Higher Education, working with the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, will offer alcohol server training June 21st and June 22nd. On Wednesday, June 21, the training will be held 3-5 p.m. at Cascade Lodge and on Thursday, June 22, training will be held 10 to noon at Cook County Higher Education. […]
Town of Tofte special meeting
The Tofte Town Board has called a special meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at 6 p.m. at the Tofte Town Hall. This meeting will be the second meeting to continue the discussion on the changes that will occur with the acceptance of the Birch Grove Task Force Committee agreement. The continuing discussion will include the management of the building, […]
Community Calendar
Wolf Ridge Open House Saturday, July 1, 10 – 4. Check in at the office when you arrive. Hike, canoe, visit the Wolf Ridge Organic Farm, meet the education animals, or try our Adventure Rope course and indoor rock-climbing wall. Close-toed shoes are required for both Rock Climbing and Adventure Ropes. All events are free. Local Food Market Local Food […]
