10 YEARS AGOJULY 13, 2007 More than 50 people turned up at the Park and Recreation Board meeting July 3 to give their input on the future of the park. Their biggest concerns were rules about gardening, outdoor carpeting and storage. Charter boat captain Darren Peck was presented the highest honor given to a civilian by the U.S. Coast Guard […]
T-Mobile to add cell service to Grand Portage
Cook County commissioners wasted little time approving a contract with T-Mobile to add cell service to the Grand Portage Information Tower. When everything is complete the tower will host AT&T, WTIP, ARMER (emergency radio), T-Mobile and Verizon. Commissioners took the action at their Tuesday, July 11 meeting. IT Director Rena Rogers said the addition of T-Mobile not only would give […]
Creating a Giant Brand
These are exciting times in Cook County! Summer has arrived, tourism is booming and Visit Cook County recently refreshed their company brand. The updated logo and tagline were designed to better identify where Cook County is located in Minnesota as well as capture the feeling locals and tourists say they experience by living and playing in this marvelous part of […]
Local YMCA North Shore Rollers do well at Three Rivers Roleo
Three Cook County YMCA North Shore Rollers ventured to Onalaska, Wisconsin last weekend to compete in the 10th annual Three Rivers Roleo log rolling tournament. The event is held in the (usually) tranquil waters at the beautiful Great River Landing on the Mighty Mississippi River. Started by log rolling brother and sister Jacob and Katie Rick of Onalaska, this year […]
Small towns with BIG hearts
I was born and raised in a small town thinking the entire time that I couldn’t wait to move to a BIG city. In the city, I could go to movies whenever I wanted and not have to drive 85 miles one way to get there. I could shop for some stores 24 hours a day and drive around for […]
North Shore Water Festival coming July 21
The fourth annual North Shore Water Festival (NSWF) in Grand Marais offers visitors a chance to get wet and participate in water activities and more on Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23 in Stone Harbor. “With Lake Superior to its south, the BWCA to its north, Isle Royale to its east, and inland lakes throughout, Cook County has long […]
There’s more to the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races than races!
The 40th “Running of the Races” on the Gunflint Trail will take place Wednesday, July 19 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Gunflint Lodge on Gunflint Lake, about 45 miles up the Trail. In addition to Races for most ages and skills, this year’s event will feature a Tug-of-War with eight local teams pulling from two canoes. The watching will […]
Annual Ely Blueberry Festival coming
Ely’s signature summer event, the Blueberry/Art Festival, is celebrating its 37th year July 28-30. Held in Ely’s beautiful Whiteside Park, this fest continues to be a favorite event that draws thousands of people to Ely each year. The festival opens at noon on Friday and runs until 7 p.m. Saturday’s hours are 10-6 and Sunday 10-4. The Ely Chamber of […]
Stars of the North music festival starts July 28
Mark your calendars for “The Stars of the North Music Festival,” Friday, July 28 starting around 3 p.m. Live music will be played on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to approximately noon. The festival will be taking place in Bear Tree Park the weekend before Fisherman’s Picnic. There will be the usual main […]