More people are playing golf at the city-owned Gunflint Hills golf course this year than last; a good sign recent upgrades to the course and clubhouse are proving beneficial. That was the report from Gunflint Hills golf superintendent Paul Jones to the Grand Marais park board at the board’s Tuesday, August 6 meeting. This July’s revenue totaled $29,185, up $8,200 […]
North Shore Rollers take home top awards at Worlds
There was some tremendous log rolling that took place at the 2019 amateur world log rolling championships held August 1-3 in Hayward, Wisconsin, and much of it was done by a small contingency of kids from Cook County. Hayward, Wisconsin was once again the site of the timber sports world championship, where pros and amateurs come together and perform for […]
Jr. Legion beats Cherry, falls to Virginia
Adam Dorr pitched a complete game to take the win for Cook County Jr. Legion in the team’s win over second seeded Cherry in the Junior Legion subsection playoffs. The game was played on Sunday, July 28 in Esko, the first of a doubleheader for the boys, and it was the team’s first win of the season. Dorr finished with […]
Sharing Leisure Time
Amy and I recorded our KRWC AM 1360 radio show Leisure Time at In Hot Water last week. It was live. We had the morning coffee ladies as our guests at a special time of 5 p.m. This is a group of local Annandale women who have been meeting every Monday and Friday to enjoy coffee for over 17 years. […]
The Lioness Club has become WISE—honors Lionesses at buffet
Change is healthy—and WISE. At least for the former Lioness Club, which has morphed into WISE, Women’s Initiative for Service and Education. Last week WISE sponsored its first Fisherman’s Picnic buffet at St. John’s Catholic Church, a great success. First on the agenda was honoring the Lioness Club members who have given 20 or more years of service to the […]
Ray Bonneville is coming to the ACA
Mark your calendar for August 23 and get your ticket to see singer/songwriter Ray Bonneville perform at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA) at 7:30 p.m. Ray Bonneville’s music is an exquisite gumbo for the soul. A rich stew of Americana, blues, and southern groove cooked up on guitar, harmonica, and vocals that speak the poetry of hard living […]
“Dress to Play” for the open house at Birch Grove School
Birch Grove Community School staff invites current, past, and potential Birch Grove families and the entire community to join us Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. for a fun-filled day! There will be free grilled hot dogs and beverages; Come and meet the school staff and board members; Ask questions, get answers!; Tour the school, playground, ice rink […]
Summer reading celebration picnic at the library
Calling all Kids! Parents, grandparents and friends too! Everyone is welcome to attend the celebration picnic that will be held rain or shine at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13. Join us for the end of Summer Reading 2019 Celebration Picnic on the library lawn. The celebration starts with a musical story time for all ages. A picnic will follow […]
Road Trip to the Stars: UMD Dark Sky Caravan Aug. 10-17
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium is hitting the road from the North Shore to the end of the Gunflint Trail Aug. 10-17. This traveling event will coincide with the annual Perseid meteor shower and a full moon, perfect for celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing through a telescope. The mobile GeoDome Theater creates an immersive learning environment that […]
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 […]