Cook County resident (and sheriff) Pat Eliasen won a brand new Weber gas grill in the Cook County Home Center (CCHC) May Grill Giveaway on Saturday, June 1. Landon Sheils, the youngest son of CCHC co-owner Nate Sheils, drew his name from hundreds of entrants on Saturday morning. “We started this giveaway contest to thank our customers as we enter […]
Jack Haussner finishes second at state in the 110-meter hurdles
Coming out of the prelims, CCHS senior Jack Haussner had the fastest 110-meter high hurdle time, 15.12, in the Class A field at the 2019 Minnesota state high school track meet, which was held on the Hamline University track June 7-8. Unfortunately, said Viking assistant coach Chris Hegg, Jack had a poor start in the finals. He made up a […]
Viking baseball wrap-up
Cook County’s 2019 high school baseball team is still feeling the sting of not reaching the state championship playoffs, but a team that records 17 wins and just five losses has nothing to hang its head about. The Vikings fell in the Section 7A quarterfinals 4-0 to Ely, who it had beaten earlier in the season. And South Ridge, who […]
Put the Big Rocks First
Do you know the analogy about BIG ROCKS? This story is one of my favorites. An instructor was lecturing his students on the use of time. He reached under the table and pulled out a wide-mouthed gallon jar. He then filled the jar with big rocks and asked the class, “Is this jar full?” Everyone said, “Yes.” He then reached […]
Playhouse gears up for Summer Theater Festival
The flies are here so it must be June! June means the Playhouse is in full swing preparing for the Summer Theater Festival. Actors are in full workout mode with memorizing songs, lines and choreography. The band is putting it together. Costumers are busy gathering and creating costumes from the ’60s and ’70s, lighting instruments are being cleaned and made […]
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic celebrating 40 years of community healthcare
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) will host a community-wide open house on June 24th, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this family friendly gathering to celebrate Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s newest physician, Dr. Catherine Hansen and CEO Rita Plourde’s nearly 40 years of leadership. Dr. Catherine Hansen joined Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in October, 2018. She has been an excellent […]
Welcome dinner for international workers set for June 25
On June 25 summer workers in the Lutsen, Tofte, and Schroeder area are invited to join local residents for a “Minnesota Nice Potluck Welcome Dinner.” Featuring the staples of a Minnesota potluck (hotdishes, Jello, fresh baked bread, and bars), this welcome dinner is sponsored by Lutsen Lutheran and Zoar Church in Tofte, two congregations eager to welcome workers from around […]
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 […]
Mindful Paddles offered at Points Unknown
We are so fortunate to have a wilderness area like the Boundary Waters on our doorstep. Its scale and beauty and wildness are known all over the country and even the world. And yet, it can be hard for people to go into the Boundary Waters: that’s why Points Unknown has started offering “Mindful Paddles.” Some people feel they are […]
Governor’s office proclaims June 2019 Great Outdoors Month; Teams with DNR to issue School’s Out – Camp Out Challenge
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are encouraging Minnesotans to get out and enjoy the state’s outstanding outdoor opportunities by proclaiming June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month. The governor’s office has teamed with the Department of Natural Resources to issue a new School’s Out – Camp Out Challenge for Saturday, June 8. The challenge encourages all school-aged kids […]