About 45 people turned out to hear DFL candidate Quinn Nystrom speak at the Grand Marais Rec Park last Friday evening. Quinn is running against Republican incumbent Pete Stauber to represent Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District. Also speaking on Friday were Michael Garry and Paula Powell. Powell is running for the open District 1 Cook County commissioner seat and Garry is […]
Vikings volleyball team falls to Esko
What a way to start a season! The Cook County Vikings volleyball team played 3A Esko at home last Thursday evening and gave the Eskimos a good fight before falling 3-0. Unfortunately, because of rules surrounding COVID-19, no fans or parents were allowed to see the action on the floor. In the first game, the Vikings fell 25-18 and then […]
Football team falls to the Cherry Tigers
Early on, it looked good for the Cook County Vikings in their opening nine man football game against the Cherry Tigers. The contest was held on Lyle Anderson field on Friday, October 9. The Cook County Vikings put up the first 14 points and then the injury bug hit. In quick succession senior co-captain lineman/ tight end Vaughn Swindlehurst was […]
North Shore Storm girls’ team does well at Sections
Head Coach April Wahlstrom called the Section 7A cross country results “bittersweet,” because her team ran so well but finished fourth in a very competitive and close team race. Still, in an email to her team, Coach Wahlstrom noted, “You gals ran great! You were ahead of several teams that were supposed to beat us!” The section meet was held […]
Lake Superior water levels higher than long-term average
On October 7, Lake Superior’s October daily mean water level was 602.94 feet, states the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report. That’s about four inches less than the September average, which Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie also experienced. In recent years, October’s daily mean average has been 603 feet for Lake Superior, which is higher than the long-term October […]
Waterfowl hunters help fight spread of aquatic invasive species
With the Minnesota hunting season underway, it is important for waterfowl hunters to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Invasive species such as purple loosestrife, zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil and faucet snails can be transported in waterfowl hunters’ boats, decoys or blind material and other equipment without the proper precautions. “Hunters should take a few minutes to […]
DNR offers sealed land bid auction, virtual bid opening
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has state lands for sale in Cass, Cook, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Pine, St. Louis and Wadena counties. The 18 parcels for sale include rural and lakeshore properties, with many recreational opportunities. Annual land sales help the DNR optimize its land holdings and meet its responsibility to maximize recreational, conservation, and economic opportunities for the […]
Deer hunters urged to submit samples in chronic wasting disease sampling areas
There are mandatory carcass movement restrictions in effect for chronic wasting disease (CWD) management and control zones. Minnesota deer hunters should be aware of chronic wasting disease regulations and sampling as they plan ahead for upcoming deer seasons, including the antlerless only and youth deer seasons that take place from Thursday, October 15, to Sunday, October 18, and the opening […]
DNR seeks comments on Grand Marais area lake and stream management plans
People interested in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources strategies for managing fisheries in Grand Marais area lakes and streams are encouraged to submit comments on management plans scheduled for review this winter. This annual review process includes several waters located within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Comments on fish management for lakes and streams in the Grand […]
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This bull moose was out for a morning jog when Butch Schulte caught him in this photo. When full grown, a moose can weigh as much as 1,200 pounds. They eat aspen, maple, and many kinds of water plants. Standing six to seven feet at the shoulders with bodies that are nine to ten feet long, a moose is an […]