“Help wanted.” The signs are everywhere and seem to be a permanent part of many store windows. Even in what used to be the “shoulder season,” which is becoming increasingly busier as the popularity of the county grows, help wanted signs can be found. Despite the signs and advertisements run locally and regionally, a common complaint heard is, “No matter […]
Vikings trounce Mariners 50-7
Sometimes what happens early in a game can define, or set the tone for the whole game. After receiving the opening kickoff, the 1-0 Silver Bay Mariners amassed almost 10 yards on three plays. With fourth and inches to go the Mariners went for the first down. That was a big mistake. A bevy of Viking defenders met the Mariner […]
Bone Builders continues to grow in Cook County
It’s been almost one year since Bone Builders began in Tofte at the Birch Grove Community Center under the leadership of Ginny (Virginia) Cooley, director of fitness for W.E Connect, and Nancy Koloski. This fun, effective and free class welcomes participants of all ages and ability levels. Bone Builders is a nationally-praised exercise program started by Tufts University in 1995, […]
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
Nationwide, the month of September is recognized as Emergency Preparedness Month. Disasters happen and can strike without warning, but you can plan ahead. Great resources are available to help you and your family create an emergency plan at www.ready.gov You can also download the free FEMA app through the App Store or Google Play for tools and alerts to help […]
The dog who smiled
“My, but she’s big,” were my first words upon seeing Abby, our new second hand dog, a lab/setter mix. Eight-year-old Abby weighed 70-plus pounds, had long legs and an elongated body. She clearly was not small, not even smallish. She was a big dog. Dick loved her at first sight. I was more ambivalent. We got out a food dish. […]
One Roof open house set for Sept. 18
One Roof and the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority will host an open house to showcase the new homes built at the Nordic Star Housing Development on West Second Street in Grand Marais. The public is invited. The open house and a brief program will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the corner […]
Ice Storm to get an assist from Daredevils
The Cook County Education Foundation, a Chamber member, invites everyone to an event featuring Ice Storm, the school robotics team. The event, at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the Jane Mianowski Conference Room at the school, will feature a presentation by Tim Velner, coach of the Duluth East Daredevils Robotics Team. Velner will explain how the Daredevils will assist […]
Fundraiser for Leah Laky
There will be a stir-fry lunch fundraiser for Leah Laky on Sept. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church basement in Grand Marais. Leah suffered a bad cut on her leg that required 41 stitches. She also suffered from an infection that caused her to miss many months of work. To learn more about Leah’s […]
Moose Madness gets a makeover with headliner kid band, The Bazillions
Families can head north for MEA weekend to un-plug and play moose themed activities, Friday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Moose Madness Family Festival. In its fourth year, the festival gets a makeover with the addition of kid rock-and-roll band The Bazillions on Saturday, Oct. 20. Festival-goers can spend the weekend earning and spending “moose bucks” by […]
Community Calendar
Peace Rally International Day of Peace Rally, Saturday, Sept. 22 at noon in the Harbor Park. Local Food Market Open from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center every Thursday starting June 14 through mid-late October. Food brought to you by Cook County growers and producers. Support locally made and grown! Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, […]