The family that has been leasing the building that Dockside Seafood Markets, LTD operates in has told North House Folk School they won’t be renewing their lease for the coming year. North House purchased the Dockside building and lakefront property from Harley and Shele Toftey in 2018. Plans were put in place to keep the eatery and fish market open, […]
Boys’ basketball team prepares for the upcoming season
Viking head boys’ basketball coach Colin Everson welcomed 22 boys out for the start of practice. This year’s team features a veteran line up returning four starters coming back as seniors. Leading the squad will be Jordan Porter, a 6’ 2” forward, Adam Dorr, a 6’3” guard, Pete Sutton, a 6’ 2” guard, and Ray Gordon, a 6’ guard. The […]
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The Vikings football team got stronger throughout the year, nearly upsetting the Southridge Panthers at home and winning a playoff game before being beaten by Mountain Iron-Buhl, who went on to play in the state semifinal game where they lost to Mountain Lake. Taking All-Conference honors were: Honorable Mention – Masen McKeever, Vaughn Swindlehurst. First Team All Conference: Keenan Hingos, […]
Brownies make everything better
We have had a rough last few weeks in the Holthaus home. My in-laws have had some health issues, and my brother-in-law’s grandson is very ill after heart surgery. Just when I think we are organized and back on schedule, the game of life sends us another card of unfortunate news. I am lucky, though. I have a supportive family, […]
Wear the Badge scholarships will support Minnesota students interested in protecting and serving their communities
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation recently announced it would launch a college scholarship fund to support students interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement. The scholarship program will draw upon the success of the “Wear the Badge” campaign, which profiles real Minnesota police officers and why they chose to pursue law enforcement as a career. “In the year since […]
“Light up a Life” set for Dec. 12
Care Partners’ 11th annual “Light up a Life” offers community members the opportunity to celebrate the life of a loved one during the holiday season. Each $5 donation lights one bulb in memory of one person on our memory tree, which will be located downtown in front of the Johnson Heritage Post. A Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held inside […]
Highway 61 posted for 60 mph
A trip on Highway 61 to and from Duluth just got a little bit quicker now that the Minnesota Department of Transportation upped the speed limit from 55 to 60 mph. New speed limit signs were posted just south of the Lafayette tunnel outside of Two Harbors all of the way to the Canadian border. Crews from MnDOT began changing […]
Amelia Roth to perform in Gustavus Adolphus College’s Christmas in Christ Chapel
Gustavus Adolphus College will host its annual Christmas in Christ Chapel worship services December 5-8 on campus in Saint Peter, Minn. This year, Christmas in Christ Chapel’s theme is Love Beyond Borders. Over 350 students will lead the audience through the incarnation story in the gospel of Matthew, connecting us to God’s abundant and generous love and inspiring us to […]
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! The Northwoods Fiber Guild open house and holiday sale […]
Anderson and Lawrence win Buck’s Big Buck Contest
A young Grand Marais hunter’s big buck held up as the most abundant field-dressed deer entered into the 2019 Buck’s Big Buck Contest. Kole Anderson’s 235-pound, 4-ounce submission topped the rest of the entries. The Cook County ninth-grader entered his buck the first weekend of the contest. Anderson received a Remington Model 700 BDL 30-06 for his win. In the […]