Sue Spies, who is a nurse at our Care Center, commented on the picture of Janet Ryden in last month’s article where Janet Ryden had a huge grin on her face and said, “That’s why we do this.” I am on a lot of Activity Director sights on Facebook and one of the questions a member asked was why do […]
Great Expectations School receives 5-Year Renewal as it continues to engage and innovate
Gone is the old-fashioned notion that one-size-fits-all in modern education. No two children learn in the same way, and thus, the necessity and appeal for charter schools was born. A charter school, by definition, is a tuition free, independently operated public school that has the freedom to design their classrooms and methodologies to best meet the needs of its students. […]
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Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the class of 1960 could not have a 60th class reunion this past summer, said Butch Schulte, noting, “And there seems to be less and less of us around each year.” Taking out his high school annual (The Voyageur), Butch counted 53 pictures of his class graduates. He sent out 24 Zoom invitations for a […]
Pet of the Week
Do you have a favorite pet photo you would like to share? Tell us a little about your pet and send pictures and contact information to ccnh@boreal.org or Cook County News Herald, PO Box 757, Grand Marais MN 55604. Thank you!
Pincushion Classic on, but races will be held virtually
The traditional Pincushion Classic race/ tour is going virtual this year. To register, go to the North Superior Ski and Run Club (NSSRC) website www.pincushiontrails.org. Click on the “Online Registration” icon and select whether you want to sign up for one event (skate or classic, suggested donation $20) or both skate and classic (suggested donation $30). If you have not […]
Girls fall to Panthers 57-24 and then blow by McGregor
The Cook County Viking girls’ first game of the year was against the South Ridge Panthers. The contest was played at home in the Pam Taylor gymnasium, with the varsity taking the floor at 4:45 p.m. Because of rules surrounding COVID-19, all of the players and officials had to wear masks during the game. Only parents and relatives were allowed […]
Viking boys face tall order in South Ridge Panthers and then beat McGregor
Vikings’ Head Coach Andy Feddema’s first game at the CCHS Vikings’ helm came against a formidable opponent, the South Ridge Panthers. He’s been teaching the team defense, but it’s almost impossible to teach defense that will stop an opponent who towers over your players, and that was the situation when the boys took the floor at home on Friday, January […]
No aerial moose survey this winter
For the first time since the annual moose count took place in 1960, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) won’t be conducting an aerial winter survey of moose in northeastern Minnesota. Concerns about COVID-19 led to the decision to cancel the count this year. The DNR works together with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and […]
DNR invites public input on how to enhance outdoor recreation
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review and comment on a set of recommendations intended to bring measured growth, increased and equitable access, and a higher quality of outdoor recreation opportunities to Minnesotans and visitors. The draft recommendations were developed by the Outdoor Recreation Task Force (ORTF), a diverse 21-member group selected by the DNR and […]
DNR seeks input on statewide off-highway motorcycle trails master plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has initiated a statewide master-planning project for off-highway motorcycle (OHM) trails. As part of the planning process, members of the public are invited to provide comments regarding the desired types and locations of additional trails, concerns about OHM trails, and related issues. Both OHM riders and non-riders are encouraged to share their insights. Comments […]