The Cook County Community Center provides services that bridge both local resident and visitor needs year-round. To better serve these audiences, there are a number of building projects scheduled to upgrade facilities at the Community Center this summer. Funding for these projects comes from various sources including Cook County bonds and 1 percent sales tax funds set aside for Community […]
Culvert inventory under way in Cook County
With numerous creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes, and untold numbers of large and small ponds, Cook County has a lot of fresh water moving from one place to another, which also means the county has a lot of culverts and bridges. What is the state of the culverts and are they impacting water quality? This is the question the Cook […]
Vikings beat Wrenshall in home opener
You know it’s spring when the robins return, and the crack of a baseball can be heard to the roar of a crowd. Both occurred last week in Cook County. Andrew Miller pitched six strong innings, striking out 14 Wrenshall Wrens to lead the Vikings to a 6-4 home opening win played on Thursday, April 18. It was also the […]
North Shore Winery announces distributor partnership with Vinocopia
North Shore Winery is pleased to announce a new distributor partnership with Vinocopia, Inc. of Minneapolis. This new partnership will allow North Shore Winery to distribute its red and white wines across the state. “We continue to be amazed by the support of our customers and wanted to offer our wines in restaurants and liquor stores across Minnesota,” said Chuck […]
Good Old Days?
Raise your hand if you went to a one-room-school. Not everyone can make that claim, but a number of us are still around. I went to a school like the one you see on “Little House on the Prairie.” What’s more is that I often walked the mile and a half gravel road to school and loved it. Not so […]
“Sons & daughters of the Northern Lights” presented at library May 7
Grand Marais Public Library is pleased to present Sons and Daughters of the Northern Lights with the Sutter Brothers, a free 50-minute program being offered for adults at the library on Tuesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. The program features music and stories, poetry and song that explores the experience of Scandinavian immigrants, their ancestors, and their descendants. For more […]
Caregiver appreciation luncheon May 8
Care Partners, with support from the Opp Hvidston Foundation, is hosting a Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon on May 8 at Naniboujou Lodge. Caregiving for a parent, spouse, or older friend or neighbor can be challenging. You are invited to join other caregivers in the county to enjoy a delicious luncheon, a short panel of caregivers, and leisurely time to visit, enjoy […]
Superior National Golf Course to open Mountain 9 on April 26
Superior National at Lutsen will open the Mountain 9 on Friday, April 26. The Mountain 9 is located adjacent to the Sawtooth Mountains and the scenic slopes of Lutsen Mountains Ski Area, and will be open daily for the season. Early season golf overlaps late season skiing at Lutsen Mountains offering two weekends to golf and ski. According to Heath […]
Lutsen 99er youth scholarships now open
The Joynes Youth Challenge, powered by Darn Tough Socks of Vermont, is thrilled to offer 100 scholarship entries into the 2019 Lutsen 99er on June 29, 2019. Here’s what you need to know: Scholarships entries are available for youth riders in grades 7-12. Scholarship entries are available for the following distances: 19 miles, 39 miles, and 69 miles. For more […]
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 Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college courses […]