Amazing weather greeted a large field of cross country skiers at the Feb. 17, 2019 Pincushion Mountain Ski Festival. “We were very pleased with the turnout – more than double the number of registrations from last year,” said Chris O’Brien, one of the event organizers. “The weather was spectacular, the trails were in great condition, and there were smiles everywhere […]
Secret Sauce
Last week at the annual Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference in the Twin Cities, Visit Cook County was brought up by our peers as a model that is working. Being industry leaders, Linda was asked to present on a panel of experts discussing “Creating Impactful Events” to a standing room only room. The secret is out, what we are doing is […]
Boys win a close game against Fond du Lac, beat Floodwood
Instead of starting his usual lineup, Viking head coach Colin Everson started five players from Grand Portage against Fond du Lac in the game played at the Grand Portage community center last Friday, Feb. 15. Taking the floor for the Vikings were Ray Gordon, Jordan Porter, Joe Deschampe, Caide Northrup, and Keegan Morrison. Ray Gordon wasted no time, driving to […]
Vikings down Denfeld Hunters in thriller
How important are free throws? Very. With 21 seconds left on the game clock, the Vikings up by three points over the visiting Denfeld Hunters, Abbie Crawford stood at the free throw line and calmly sank both free throws. In a wild exchange over the last 21 seconds the ball would change hands. It ended up in the grasp of […]
The best smell in the world
I seriously believe that I remember the first time I smelled chocolate. My mother was baking a cake and I was about 2 or 3. The house smelled wonderful. She frosted the cake with chocolate frosting. When we had desserts at the supper table, they were next to our plates throughout dinner. My dad would sometimes hide our desserts if […]
Sones de Mexico ensemble to appear at the Art Colony and perform at the ACA
Sones de Mexico ensemble is the country’s premier folk music organization specializing in Mexican ‘son’, including the regional styles of huapango, gustos, chilenas, son jarocho, and more. The two-time Grammy-nominated group has toured nationally and internationally, including performances at the Getty Museum in L.A., New York’s Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. While in Grand Marais, Sones […]
Local climate change solutions
Grand Marais Public Library will host the Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) on Saturday, March 9, for the second installment of the”Local Climate Change Solutions” speaking series. The event is scheduled from 5 until 7 p.m. and is free and open to the general public. The discussion at this meeting is intended to build upon the event held at […]
“Technology and Me” at library Feb. 27
Grand Marais Public Library is set to host Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss, Duluth, for a presentation titled “Technology and Me” at the library on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. This presentation is aimed at individuals 55 and older and their family members, and is not limited to those who have issues of vision loss. All ages and abilities […]
Cook County GOP BPOU convention call
The Cook County Republican Party Basic Political Operating Unit (BPOU) convention will meet Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Cook County Senior Center. Registration will take place at 12:30 p.m. with the convention commencing promptly at 1 p.m. An election of delegates and alternate to the 8th Congressional District Convection will be held as well as election of BPOU chair, […]
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! Cook County Higher Education Career training and […]