At the Cook County Board of Commissioner’s February 13 meeting, Administrator Joerke reported that the Minnesota Business Relief program, which he served on at the county level, had given 40 grants to local businesses. Those businesses were located throughout the county, he said, adding there were three tiers to the grant program. Those who scored 100 percent on their application […]
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Jack Frost was busy painting a puzzle of birds and flutter of wild things on Butch Schulte’s windowpane the other night
Pet of the Week
Wilson, a handsome chocolate lab, has become the best co-worker during the pandemic and the era of working remotely. As the virtual office mascot he’s always nearby to offer his unwavering support, whether it be a comforting snuggle or a sounding board before a big call. He’s also great at reminding his colleague when to get in exercise breaks throughout […]
MPCA considers reissue of permit for Ullr and Eagle Mountain Waste Water Treatment Facility
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Commissioner has made a preliminary determination to reissue the Ullr and Eagle Mountain Wastewater Treatment Facility to Lutsen Mountain Corporation. Located at 467 Ski Hill Road, the Class C facility has three separate treatment systems: 1) The Eagle Ridge System 1 is designed to treat an average wet weather (AWW) flow of 0.0063 million […]
Cook County GOP convention elects the youngest chair in the state
Last spring Trent Spry was graduating from Cook County High School. Today, he is in the Minnesota Air National Guard and is the Cook County Republican Party’s new chair. Trent was elected chair at the party’s February 5 party convention held on ZOOM. Also elected to office was Rae Piepho, Deputy Chair; Kim Nelson, Secretary; and Bob Spry, treasurer. Unlike […]
Viking girls’ basketball games postponed
Coming off of a three-game winning streak, the last thing the Cook County High School girls’ basketball team wanted to do was cease playing games, but due to the COVID-19 domino affect, the Vikings had three games postponed, and only one of those will be rescheduled. The Thursday, February 12 away game against Cromwell was canceled because of COVID- 19. […]
First place for Alpine boys’ team at Hibbing Invite
On January 29, the Cook County/Silver Bay Alpine Team (CC/SB) had their first race of the season. The boys and girls of the Hibbing Alpine Team, Virginia Area Alpine Ski Team, and CC/SB faced off at Giant’s Ridge. They each raced two slalom courses down Innsbrook and Helsinki. Leading off girls’ varsity, freshman Genevive Silence powered through each course, taking […]
Timber harvest inspires outdoor learning at the Frazee-Vergas School Forest
A recent timber harvest at the Frazee-Vergas School Forest is providing students an interactive look at a working forest, and an up-close educational opportunity to witness active forest management and its contribution to Minnesota’s environment, economy and outdoor recreation. With guidance from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the selective harvest of mature red pines within a 32-acre area (known […]
New fat-tire biking opportunities fill the winter void on the North Shore
There is always something to do outdoors in the State Parks along the North Shore. This year’s snowfall has not set records, but that does not stop people from enjoying the great outdoors in the north country. The fat-tire trail conditions at Split Rock Lighthouse and Cascade River State Parks are in great mid-season form, packed and firm, and the […]
ISD 166 School Counselor Spotlight: Meet Kelly Kostowicz
Early February marked National School Counseling Week. The week was designed to honor the individuals who fulfill a special purpose in schools across the country. School counselors play a unique role in educational settings as they work alongside students, teachers, parents and administrators. Counselors serve their students by supporting the academic growth and social skills necessary for success in school, […]