The county board approved adding some fees, making some small raises in fees, decreased some fees, and did away with some fees altogether at the county board’s November 12 public hearing to discuss changes to the county’s fee schedule. Cook County Community Center facilities Individuals and groups that are not nonprofit will now pay $15 per hour to rent the […]
Edstrom’s raise more than $7,000 for Folds of Honor
Heath Ekstrom, Business Manager/Head Golf Professional at Superior National at Lutsen, and his brother, Drew Ekstrom, also a PGA member, are proud to announce they raised $7,616.75 for the Folds of Honor 100 Golf Hole Challenge on September 8, 2019. They started golfing that Sunday at first morning light, about 6:15 a.m. With help from Drew’s daughters, Kailey and Shaina, […]
Val Littfin receives training by the daughter of the “Horse Whisperer”
Val Littfin has owned, trained, and ridden horses for most of her life. She loves horses, but a recent month spent at a Montana camp was the cherry on top of the sundae. She received equine instruction from the daughter of a legend. It was a great month, she said. “Traveling solo over 1,000 miles towing a horse trailer stretched […]
Winter sports coaches hired at CCHS
After school lets out each day, basketballs can be heard bouncing in all of the I.S.D. 166 gyms, as well as at the YMCA gym, as both, the boys and girls prepare for their upcoming basketball seasons. Leading the girls’ program will be head coach Kelly Hawsen. Rebecca Jorgenson will assist her with volunteers Rachel Seim and Beth Poliquin, lending […]
Thanks Uncles!
As I opened a box of old faded photographs, an 8”x10” picture in a sturdy cardboard frame fell to the floor. Picking it up, I chuckled when I saw it. There they were—my father and his seven brothers. My crazy uncles. They were wearing suits so I’d guess they’d been at a funeral. Their normal attire was overalls. Their solemn […]
Second Annual European-style Christmas Market at North Shore Winery
North Shore Winery (NSW) is excited to announce its second Europeanstyle Christmas Market, taking place on Friday, November 29, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Winery in Lutsen, Minn. North Shore Winery’s second Christmas Market turns the Winery into the North “Pole” Winery loaded with art, gifts, food, and wines to enjoy or to give as holiday gifts for […]
Girl Scouts and Santa invite kids to the “Workshop”
A longtime tradition in Cook County is “Santa’s Workshop” on the first Saturday in December, hosted by the Cook County Girl Scouts. This event includes a pancake breakfast, a fun shopping experience for kids, and a visit from Santa Claus. Festivities start on Saturday, December 7, at the Cook County Community Center with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to […]
Bethlehem Lutheran Brightens the holidays with Julefest 2019
The 45th annual Julefest will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 7. Julefest is Bethlehem Lutheran’s variation of the celebrations held across Scandinavia to remember St. Lucia, a young woman in ancient times who brought food to the poor. Early on the morning of December 13, the shortest day of the year according to the Julian calendar, […]
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! Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Come eat with us. Gather […]
Curry-cook-off and Broadway/Holiday showcase coming soon
Mark your calendar and set your alarm to be at the First Congregational Church on Dec. 14 for the Grand Marais Playhouse’s annual fundraiser! The 2019 annual Curry Cook-off and Broadway/ Holiday showcase is a chance to experiences some great food, see beautiful performances and have a splendid time with the community! The meal will start at 6:30 p.m., with […]