Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5 – 6:30 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at al the food you get at the High School. No financial or other qualifications— this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college […]
Local and world-class mushers to race on Cook County trails
Dog sled racing season in Grand Marais and surrounding Cook County communities is almost here, drawing local and worldclass mushers and their sled dog teams for the upcoming Gunflint Mail Run (GMR) Sled Dog Race on Saturday, Jan. 6 – Sunday, Jan. 7, and the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Sunday, Jan. 28 – Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The Gunflint […]
Comments sought for Forest Service wildlife habitat improvement plan
The Tofte Ranger District of the Superior National Forest is proposing to improve wildlife habitat and reduce hazardous fuels on federal lands approximately 17 miles north of Tofte, MN. A letter inviting comment, and further information may be found on the project webpage at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ superior/projects and open the Kawishiwi Lake Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project webpage.
Minnesota DNR changes some angling regulations on area lakes
Special fishing regulations will change March 1 on a number of Minnesota waters following an annual public input and review process, according to the Department of Natural Resources. “Anglers need to know special regulations because they take precedence over statewide regulations,” said Al Stevens, fisheries program consultant with the DNR. “We have special regulations to improve fish populations and make […]
Cross Country Ski Trail Report
A recent generous snowfall has cross-country skiers excited. Some, but not all, of the county’s 500 kilometers of cross country ski trails have been groomed and are ready for action. All skiers between the ages of 16-64 who ski on non-federal trails must pick up a Minnesota State Ski Pass. Nordic skiers who ski the central and upper Gunflint Trails […]
Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Tales
CO Darin Fagerman (Grand Marais) checked trapping, angling, and snowmobile activity. The North Shore State Trail has been groomed in the Grand Marais area and the local snowmobile club has been working on brushing and trail clearing. CO Mary Manning (Grand Marais East) patrolled lakes and trails checking anglers and snowmobile operators. The officer has been working with the local […]
BWCA trout opener
The BWCA trout opener is Saturday, Dec. 30 and the early forecast is calling for high winds and low temperatures… sounds about right. New Year’s weekend is known for rough weather and this year will prove no different as anglers hike into the B-Dub in search of trout. All species of trout will open for anglers on lakes that are […]
Cook County native Andrew Beavers sets goal to do five bike races in one year
Andrew Beavers, age 36, is a project manager for Cascade Vacation Rentals in Cook County. He has worked and lived in Cook County for 13 years. His boss Mike Larson, a co-owner with Steve Surbaugh of Cascade Vacation Rentals, is one of the originators of the Lutsen 99er. Larson’s enthusiasm for biking was inspiring, according to Beavers. So as part […]
Girls lose to South Ridge
The CCHS Vikings traveled to South Ridge on Thursday, December 21 to face the Panthers on their home court and lost a close contest. “We got within three points but never managed to get the lead,” said head coach Kelly Senty. “We struggled boxing out as a team which hurt us.” The Vikings fell 76-63. Ariana Poyirier led the Vikings […]
Vikings win in thriller
The Cook County Boys’ basketball team traveled to play the South Ridge Panthers on Thursday, Decembers 21 and came home with a victory. But it wasn’t easy. In a game where neither team could pull away, the Vikings won in overtime on a last second shot. The final score was 83-80. No stats were available for the game. With the […]