Holz earns degree from Northland College Sophie Holz of Grand Marais graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in sustainable community development from Northland College. Located in Ashland, Wis., Northland College is a private, liberal arts college of 600 students with a progressive focus on the environment and sustainability. Puch graduates from St. Cloud Carly Puch of Grand Marais […]
Recycle City, better than the first time
Ever take something old and tattered and make it better than it was when it was new? No? Me either. But that’s what Cook County I.S.D. 166 middle school science teacher Emma Spoon’s seventh-grade class did at the end of the school year. Using creativity, imagination, skill and innovative thinking, they turned someone’s trash into innovative, futuristic cities. Over the […]
Ali Duclos places first at Capitol Splash
North Shore Roller Ali Duclos placed first in the U10 girls’ division of the Capitol Splash log rolling event held in Madison, Wisconsin on April 29. On May 7 Duclos finished second in the Rusty Ankle tournament held in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. Ali is currently ranked second in the United States Log Rollers Association (USLRA) Super Series. Points are accrued by […]
Time to sign up for the Tofte Trek
There is still time to train for the 39th Annual Tofte Trek 10k run/walk that will be held July 4, 2017 starting at Birch Grove School in Tofte. The annual Tofte Trek was started by local outdoor enthusiast Jan Horak and has grown into a signature event of the Tofte 4th of July celebration. Run or walk the 10k (6.2 […]
Second Cook County alumni football game to be held July 1
Gridiron glory is coming back to Cook County on July 1, when former CCHS Vikings put the pads back on and play a fun-filled game for charity. Game time is 6 p.m., but this year there will be a tailgate party, so come early. While there is plenty of tackling, no blitzing is allowed. Last year the game featured some […]
Where are the fish biting?
Gary Radloff brought in what is considered the first king salmon of the season. Radloff was fishing in about 80 feet of water a couple of miles west of town when he hooked the 6-plus-pound fish. Gary and his wife are the hosts of the Grand Marais Recreation Area campground, so he gets out on the big lake often. He […]
U.S. Forest Service looking for public comment on fuel reduction in BWCAW
The Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest has developed a proposal to move vegetation toward desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by reducing hazardous fuels, conducting forest vegetation, and managing wildlife and other resources in the Hi Lo Project Area. Modified scoping documents for the Hi Lo Project are now available on the Superior National Forest […]
Additional public meetings planned for proposed mineral withdrawal
The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invite the public to provide comments regarding the proposed 20-year withdrawal of federal minerals from national forest system lands on the Superior National Forest within the Rainy River Watershed. Public comments received during project scoping will inform development of an environmental impact statement (EIS) to study the proposed mineral withdrawal. […]
Attack of the biting flies
It would seem a little silly to complain about the bugs when you have chosen to live in the great North Woods, but I have to say the black flies have been downright ornery this week. No amount of bug spray would keep them from latching on to any exposed skin while they hover an inch from your eyelids—not the […]