The Cook County Invite was held on Dec. 13th at Lutsen Mountains on Koo-Koo. One hundred thirty-eight racers skied two runs of Slalom. The weather was overcast with off and on snow flurries and temperatures in the low 20s. Thanks to Lutsen Mountains snowmaking and Mother Nature, Koo-Koo was in great shape for racing! Seven teams from Section 7, including; […]
Boys fall to Cromwell
The Cook County boys’ team gave up a lot of back-door lay-ups this past Monday night, which allowed a cold-shooting Cromwell team to take a 60-42 victory over the Vikings. The game was played in the Pam Taylor gymnasium in Grand Marais on December 16. It wasn’t like the Vikings didn’t have their share of good looks for easy baskets, […]
Cook County girls take first victory of the year
It was only their second game of the season. Still, the Cook County girls’ basketball team has already made some significant improvements in their play, said head coach Kelly Hawsen following her team’s 58-30 win over the Northeast Range Nighthawks. The Vikings traveled to Northeast Range on Thursday, December 12, and with the win, their record is now 1-1. They […]
Cook County girls take first victory of the year
Paisley Smith (11) fires off a pass to Rhonnie Poyirier (42) in the girls’ recent home game against the highly rated Cromwell Cardinal team. A former Cromwell player now living in Grand Marais said most of the Cromwell girls have baskets hung in their parents’ barns and practice basketball year round. From the looks of the way the Cardinals played, […]
A Chili Christmas
When I was young, I went all out for the holiday season. The house was decorated in festive Christmas garb; the tree was filled with shimmering ornaments, colored lights wrapped around the window frames, candles were lit on the table. A centerpiece of pine boughs and red ribbons adorned the table. On Christmas Eve, the whole family dressed in finery. […]
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 Cook County High School. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and […]
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The Saturday, December 14, 2019 membership kick-off party for the Cook County Ridge Riders snowmobile club was a tremendous success. A large turnout of snowmobile enthusiasts filled Grandma Ray’s. Following the registration and social hour, there was a dinner and drawing for raffles and door prizes. Above, Mickey Brazell was the happy winner of the Red Cat ATV donated by […]
DNR receives mining proposal from Twin Metals Minnesota
The Department of Natural Resources has received a project proposal from Twin Metals Minnesota (TMM) for a new mining project in Lake County in northeastern Minnesota. TMM’s proposed project would involve construction of an underground mining operation, processing facility, and dry stack tailings facility. Per the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act, the TMM proposal requires preparation of an environmental impact statement […]
Lutsen’s Norpine Fat Bike Classic – new course, new host venue
Returning to Lutsen, Minn. for the fourth year, registration is now open for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic. On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, riders will have the opportunity to challenge their winter cycling endurance as they pedal across established cross-country ski trails on the Norpine Cross Country Trail system. Riders can register for either the long 26-mile course (10 a.m. […]
Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Tuesday, Dec. 37:40 p.m., Grand Marais: Caller on Eighth Avenue West saidhis downstairs was flooded, and it […]