With snow blanketing the local forests the high school Nordic ski team has cut back on their dry land training and switched over to cross country skiing, said head coaches David and Becky Bartol. The husband-wife duo is coaching for the second year in a row, and is in the process of reestablishing a once-proud program at CCHS. But, just […]
Girls drop games against Two Harbors, fall to Carlton
Coach Kelly Hawsen said her young basketball team put up a good fight against the Two Harbors Agates, but fell just short, losing 52-45. The game was played on Friday, December 7 in Two Harbors. “The girls played tough against a bigger 2A school and never gave up,” Coach Hawsen said. “At one point we were down by 20 (points), […]
Boys polish off the Two Harbors Agates, tame Carlton Bulldogs
Following a tough early week loss to the Lake View Christian Lions, the 1-1 Vikings traveled to play the Two Harbors Agates on Friday, Dec. 7 to face the Double-A school on its home floor. Sophomore Jordan Porter, a 6’2” forward, had a breakout game, scoring 28 points to lead the Vikings to an 87-68 win. Junior guard Ray Gordon […]
Just Chillin’
I am just going to say it, our house can get cold. I woke up the other day to just 59 degrees. I could not see my breath, but it was definitely a morning to don a pair of slippers to avoid the chilly floors. I turned on the fireplace, poured a cup of coffee and cuddled under a blanket […]
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! Service Of Lessons And Carols The Bethlehem […]
Gunflint Mail Run/ Beargrease sled dog races set for January 2019
January is a time for residents and visitors to celebrate modern day mushers and their canine athlete companions at the Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race Saturday, Jan. 5 and Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 and the 35th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Sunday, Jan. 27 – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. “We encourage visitors to come and watch […]
A book review: Compass Season, Find your bearings through Nature’s inspiration
What do you do when you can’t find your bearings in the woods? Why you use your compass to put you back on course and go about your merry way. For John Bragstad, the woods, water, plants, animals—the whole of nature—is his compass, and he captures it beautifully in his thoroughly terrific book Compass Season: Find your bearings through nature’s […]
Celebration held to remember loved ones
The 10th annual Light Up a Life Tree Lighting Ceremony at Johnson Heritage Post was held the evening of December 6. Members of the community gathered to share stories, music, refreshments, and words of comfort. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped made this event possible, to Java Moose for their generous gift of coffee, and Johnson Heritage Post […]
DNR proposes to strengthen bear hunting tooth sample requirement
Bear hunters who are successful in 2019 and after would be required to submit a bear tooth sample to be eligible for the upcoming year’s bear hunting license lottery under a new rule proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The DNR has for many years required hunters to submit bear tooth samples. In response to low compliance, the […]
DNR keeps plan to put a bridge across Fall River
Some local fishermen, photographers, picnickers, kayakers, hikers and swimmers who visit Fall River for a quiet time of relaxation, peace and quiet aren’t too impressed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ decision to put a 60-foot suspension bridge across the front of the lakeside waterfall. The bridge will be part of the Gitchi Gami bike trail that will be […]