A Lutsen man was found deceased within a 100-yard radius from his residence late night on March 13. The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office 911 Dispatch received a call at 12:49 a.m. that Edward Stark, 91, was missing from his house. Cook County Sheriff ’s Office Deputies, Search & Rescue, North Shore Health Ambulance and Lutsen First Responders responded to […]
New entrance and screening procedures for Cook County Health Care facilities
Patients in Cook County will be screened at selected entrance points to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and North Shore Health While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cook County, Minnesota, local health care officials have announced new entrance and patient screening procedures as a precautionary measure. Effective immediately, patients will be directed to only enter the health care facilities […]
Training available for companies moving products out of gypsy moth quarantine counties
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hosting a series of trainings throughout northern Minnesota for loggers and transport operators moving select items out of Lake and Cook counties. The two counties are under quarantine for gypsy moth, and a special permit, called a Limited Permit, is needed to move wood products out of the quarantine area to an approved facility. […]
Sutton makes All-Conference
Senior Viking Guard Pete Sutton capped off a great senior year by being selected by area coaches to the All-Conference first team Polar Big school squad. The boys ended their season with five wins and 14 losses. Pete scored 45 points in the Vikings’ last game in the Section 7 play-off loss against North Woods. That is one of the […]
Ariana Poyirier named All-Conference
Viking Junior Guard Ariana Poyirier was named to the All-Conference second team by area coaches who select the Polar Big School All Conference players. Unfortunately, in light of the COVID-19 concerns, the all-star game was cancelled this year. That game gives players like Ariana a chance to play against other good competition in front of college coaches who come to […]
Summit try for Mount Hunter fails
At 11,000 feet, and faced with an impasse of rocks blocking the way, Lonnie Dupre made the decision it was going to be too dangerous to attempt a summit of Mount Hunter. He turned and climbed back down to 10,000 feet, his camp, and told fellow climbers, Pascal Marceau and Christopher Pollack, that they would have to make plans to […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Due to the Coronavirus, check before you plan to go. 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 […]
“See gwon”
When old man winter has stayed too long, “See gwon,” the beautiful lady of spring will arrive, causing old man winter to take his white blanket and go home far to the north. When spring arrives, certain stories can be told that happened long ago. Spring is a wonderful season, when the leaves start gnawing on the trees, and many […]
DNR seeks applicants for $100,000 in shooting range grants
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering $100,000 in shooting range grants as part of an effort to increase opportunities for people to have safe places to practice shooting sports. The open-ended application period begins March 16. Grants from $2,500 to $25,000 are available. The grants require a 1:1 match and may be used for five-stand, pistol, rifle, skeet […]
Library becomes Cook County’s 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire assistance center
The 2020 Census officially begins April 1, but an initial invitation to respond will begin appearing in mailboxes between March 12 and 20. For the first year in U.S. history, the census can be completed online in addition to responding by paper or phone. As a Questionnaire Assistance Center (QAC) for the 2020 Census, the Grand Marais Public Library, now […]