Schroeder Township supervisors held their first meeting of the new year on Jan. 9, and, among other things, set their meeting schedule for the coming year and nominated election judges and the absentee ballot board for 2018. Once again township meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month and start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The following […]
Great Expectations Charter School looking at adding to its facilities
Great Expectations Charter School has outgrown its current facilities, so plans are being made to expand. To that end, an open house was held Tuesday, Jan. 9 to discuss a Master Planning phase with the architecture firm, ATS&R. This phase included meeting with teachers, paras, administration, parents and the school board. “The Master Plan is a crucial time for us […]
I.S.D. 166 holds organizational meeting
The I.S.D. 166 school board met on Tuesday, January 16 to conduct its yearly organizational meeting before its regularly scheduled board meeting. Following the Oath of Office read by school board chair Sissy Lunde, new school board member Dan Shirley was sworn in. Nominations were taken for the office of the board chair, and Sissy Lunde was nominated by Deb […]
Nordic skiers compete at Giants Ridge
Four Cook County High School cross country skiers traveled to Giants Ridge on Saturday, January 6, to participate in the Mesabi East Invite. With around 900 skiers, it is one of the largest and most competitive Nordic high school races in the Midwest. Cook County and Two Harbors compete together as a team. Two Harbors brought five skiers to the […]
Meet Traci Crotteau, new Boreal development director
Traci Crotteau, the new director of development at Boreal.org, has an interesting past. “My family and I moved to Grand Marais in early October from the high desert town of Lakeview, Oregon. But I was born and raised in Thief River Falls, Minnesota,” said Crotteau, adding, however, “I never made it to Cook County! Moved to Grand Marais, sight unseen.” […]
American Legion Auxiliary donates to local nonprofits
American Legion Post 413 Auxiliary’s mission is to serve the nation’s veterans and local community, and to that end, they have done a great job. Recently the auxiliary has donated money to a variety of service related and non-service related nonprofits in the area, said Post 413 auxiliary member Nancy Backlund. “We donated $400 to the Salvation Army; $400 to […]
Embrace the Technology
Within the space of a month, three new technologies have been added to my household: a new computer, a printer and a cell phone made specifically to withstand rough use. Nothing I learned in the past 20 years works with any of them. As Dick started setting up the new computer, a number of questions arose. (I gave a silent […]
Running of the 34th annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
Sunday, January 28, the 34th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon begins at noon when fans are given a chance to meet the mushers and their dog teams, purchase official race merchandise, buy food and take in the race atmosphere. The Beargrease starts at the North Shore State Trail trailhead about nine miles north of Two Harbors on […]
CCHS one act play to perform Radium Girls
The Cook County High School One Act cast invites you to a public performance of “Radium Girls” by D. W. Gregory on January 25 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The show is only 35 minutes! Don’t be late! There is a suggested donation of $5 for all tickets. Cast and crew includes Andy Kern, Ladin […]
Time to dance!
If you have ever wanted to learn to dance, now is your chance. Learn to waltz, two-step, foxtrot, and swing dance this winter. Classes will be held from Jan. 30 to March 20 on Tuesdays at the 4-H building from 7:15 to 9 p.m. There will be no class on Feb. 6. Partners are encouraged, singles welcome. Cost is $75 […]