Head Alpine coach Charles Lamb is excited about the upcoming season. “We started dry land training on November 12, and due to the early winter we switched to training on snow at Lutsen Mountains on November 17.” Early season conditions are excellent at Lutsen, said Lamb. “We have been training in the evenings under the lights on Ullr and on […]
Curlers begin their season on clean sheets of ice
The Cook County Curling Club (2018-2019) started its season with a “new” 2004 fully refurbished battery-powered curling ice scraper. This newer model replaced a used 1985 scraper that the club purchased in 1993. After almost a quarter-century of local use it was laid to rest because the club couldn’t get any more replacement parts. The new scraper has made maintaining […]
Sign up for the third annual Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Registration is now open for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic, Cook County’s premier winter cycling event happening Saturday, Jan. 5. The Norpine offers riders a long 24-mile course leaving at 10 a.m. and a shorter 16-mile course going at 10:05 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5 starting at Superior National clubhouse located at 5731 Highway 62, Lutsen. “Roll into 2019 on […]
It seemed like a good idea
“No….” I groaned as the screen on my phone went black and then reappeared in strange colors and symbols. Against my better judgment, I had tapped a button, which was supposed to increase my phone’s charging power. Now what had I done? After years of learning how to use this blasted phone, I finally felt somewhat knowledgeable. Now this. I […]
Cook County to host Speak Your Peace: The Civility Project Workshop
Speak Your Peace: The Civility Project, an initiative of the Duluth Superior Community Foundation, believes the best way to determine what a community wants is to listen to what its people have to say – a fundamental principle of democracy. Disagreements can lead to healthy debate, which brings new information and ideas to light. When a particular issue strikes at […]
Third annual Hygge Festival to be hosted in Grand Marais (pronounced hoo-gah and is Danish for cozy)
Nowhere else can visitors experience winter beauty, adventure, relaxation and coziness, like they can in the little harbor village of Grand Marais on Lake Superior at the third annual Hygge Festival, Friday, Feb. 8 – Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Throughout the week, visitors can indulge in a classic North Shore winter vacation across the county with hygge-themed activities like dogsledding, […]
Helpers needed for the Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race
It’s hard to believe that we are just a couple of months away from the 2019 Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race, which will take place on Saturday, January 5 at Trail Center Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. Planning for the race is under way and we are again looking for volunteers to help pull it off. It takes over […]
Community Calendar
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 all the food you get at the Cook County High School. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! The School Board of I.S.D. 166 will […]
Boys win the first game of the year
The CCHS boys’ basketball team traveled to Silver Bay on Friday, November 30 to open their season against a familiar North Shore rival, coming away with a hard-fought win. Leading the team in scoring was senior forward Will Ramberg, who netted 25 points. Senior guard Pete Sutton scored 13, Daunte Deschampe had 11, Ray Gordon 10, Jordan Porter 10, and […]
Girls win opener against Silver Bay Mariners
Junior forward Abbie Crawford scored a team-high 23 points to help lead her team to victory against nearby North Shore rival Silver Bay Mariners. The game was played on Friday, November 30, at Silver Bay. Although the Vikings came out on top, 45-23, they struggled early, according to their head coach Kelly Hawsen. “I am proud of our girls for […]