Despite Will Romberg’s best efforts, the Cook County High School Vikings lost to the Carlton Bulldogs 90-63 on Friday, Jan. 19 in a home game. Ramberg, a junior forward, scored 21 first half points and ended with 37 for the contest. Playing with a lot of finesse and hustle, Ramberg battled hard for every offensive and defensive rebound against the […]
Beautiful china, lasting memories
How many of you remember the Christmas gift you received in third grade? I do. My parents would make a point of getting my brother Gary and me one special gift for Christmas each year. In 1973 my gift was a beautiful bone china tea set. It has little pink flowers and five cups and saucers. I clearly remember the […]
Plan your calendar for February events
Residents and visitors to Cook County will celebrate inside and outside winter adventures during Presidents Weekend Feb. 17-19. There’s fun to be had for the whole family with a luminary ski and snowshoe event, snowmobile drag races, a fiber retreat, and a family ski festival. The annual Candlelit Ski and Snowshoe event, hosted by the Sugarbush Trail Association, will be […]
Walking without words
Grand Marais Public Library is set to host Beth Benson for her presentation “Walking without words” on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Benson will discuss finding welcome in far places and receiving hospitality with no common language. Journey with her using the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch doing the work of peace without the ability to dialogue. […]
Help needed for community youth play
The Grand Marais Playhouse will produce Shrek the Musical Jr. for its annual spring Community Youth Play. The play is open to community youth in grades 3-12 with priority casting going to those in grades 3-8. Vocal rehearsals will begin Feb. 19- 22, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Auditions will be Feb. 26 at 3:30 p.m. in the ACA. Rehearsals will […]
Get ready to MOVE IT!
MOVE IT, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s annual celebration of active living, is gearing up for 2018! MOVE IT is about moving towards good health in lots of ways, including being physically active. It’s also about choosing healthier foods and feeling more peaceful and engaged in your life. We’ve made some updates this year. The timeline has been expanded to run from […]
Community Calendar
I.S.D. 166 Community Storytelling Topic: Place Holders (all about community). Friday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m. in the Cook County Schools Cafeteria, 101 W 5th St., Grand Marais, MN. For more information please call 387-2271 ext 606. DFL Caucus Tuesday, February 6. Doors open and registration at 6 p.m. Caucus begins at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center For The […]
Ninth annual Fun Run coming soon
The Cook County Ridge Riders snowmobile club is hosting its 9th annual Fun Run on Saturday, February 3 and once again the club hopes for a big turnout. “Two years ago we had 160 riders. Last year we had 170 participants and raised close to $6,000,” said one of the Fun Run organizers, Andrea Everson. Registration starts at 9 a.m. […]
Public comment and objection period open through March 6 for proposed mining project
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has opened a public comment and objection period on a draft permit to mine for the proposed Poly Met Mining, Inc. (PolyMet) NorthMet mining project. Following review of PolyMet’s permit to mine application, the DNR has prepared draft special conditions for the NorthMet project. Together, the application and the draft special conditions are considered […]
New shoreland ordinance review process outlined
Adopting or amending an ordinance can be a major planning project requiring research, public engagement, multiple revisions, and public hearings. Additionally, adopting or amending a shoreland ordinance also requires DNR involvement to review and approve the ordinance, which adds another step that must be incorporated into the project. As the number of stakeholders increases, so does the potential complexity, conflict, […]