It was a big day for CCHS seniors on Monday, May 21, as many kids received scholarships or awards for academic or athletic accomplishments made during their years in school. All told 53 presentations were made, many speakers offering more than one scholarship or award. One non-senior, teacher Pam Taylor, was asked to stand in recognition of her 35 years […]
Baseball team continues (mostly) winning ways
Here’s a tip of the hat to the Vikings’ baseball team which has gone on quite a win streak. Over the last two weeks the Vikings have taken seven wins with one loss, as they get ready for the playoffs. Here are some excerpts of the most recent games played. Vikings take win over Floodwood Last Thursday, May 17, the […]
Three Vikings make Polar League All-Conference
Vikings’ baseball coach Arleigh Jorgenson was excited to share the news that three of his players had been voted to the All-Conference team. Tristen Bockovich, Andrew Miller, and Joe Deschampe were picked for their stellar play on the field this season. The Vikings are currently 7-1 in conference play and ranked second behind Esko, who sports a 5-0 conference record […]
Smaller skull size in moose leads to lower life span
Warmer winters lead to smaller skull size in yearling moose and a shortening of their life span, noted the researchers who conducted the Ecological Studies of Wolves on Isle Royale between January 2017 and January 2018. Snowshoe hare and red fox numbers are up, and tracks of pine marten were observed at Windigo and several other nearby locations. Great horned […]
Traveling with man’s best friend
The first day of our vacation was drawing to a close. The drive had been long and tiring, but only 10 miles remained before we reached the Sleep Inn where I’d made reservations. Once there we could feed the dogs, order pizza and relax. I couldn’t wait. Mr. Magoo, the pug, had been pacing in our limited front seat space […]
Former hospital board member impressed by new facilities, and more
As I see itI came to Cook County last week fully expecting to see a completely remodeled hospital that represented a lot of effort and work over a four-year period by a lot of people including the board, management and employees. I was not disappointed – it is a wonderful result and I was blown away, particularly by ER and X-ray results. But […]
Bragg Wins Big Hitter Award
Steve Bragg received the “Big Hitter Award” at the Calhoun Companies Awards breakfast celebration in Minneapolis on Feb. 20. This award was given to the six most productive of 21 Calhoun agents servicing a five-state area. Calhoun Companies has been selling businesses and commercial properties since 1908. Bragg operates the Arrowhead Office working with clients from Ashland, Wisconsin to Lake […]
Community Calendar
Cook County Tennis Association Summer Youth Tennis lessons For all ages and abilities are being held from June 4-July 21. Go to www.playtenniscookcounty.org for details and registration. Memorial Day Services Will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery Church at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 28. Services at the courthouse will follow at 11 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd […]
The Ely Marathon adds canoe portage division
The Ely Marathon takes place September 22, 2018, in Ely, Minnesota. The Portage Division will include options for those who are searching for the challenge of portaging a canoe for the entire 26.2- mile race on their own, or a team relay division which will allow up to six members on each team. The Boundary Waters Bank Half Marathon, which […]