Following a close, tough loss to the Ely Timberwolves the Viking girls returned to their winning ways by defeating the Northwoods Grizzlies 75-59 in a game played on Friday, March 5. With the win, the Vikings have now won eight of their last nine games. Once again Ariana Poyirier led the way with 25 points. Katie Peck, whose been coming […]
Boys fall to Lakeview Christian
The Cook County Boys’ basketball team fell behind early against Lakeview Christian Academy last Friday night but the young Vikings made a valiant comeback before running out of steam late in the game as the Lions pulled away to win the contest. Early in the game the Lions used their 3-2 trapping press to cause take-aways on a flustered Viking […]
Kalina Dimitrova qualifies for Minnesota state slalom ski meet championships
Only one girl from the Vikings’ slalom ski team made state this year and that was Kalina Dimitrova, a ninth grader. Kalina was racing out of the 51st position out of 88 girls. The competition took place on Wednesday, March 10. There were 16 teams from around the state that made the trip to Giant’s Ridge where the Minnesota High […]
Girls fall to Cromwell
Playing without their starting center, Paisley Smith, the Vikings lost to the Cromwell Cardinals by a large margin on Tuesday, falling 71-31. This was a make-up game for an earlier scheduled contest delayed because of COVID-19 contact by several players. Ariana Poyirier was held largely in check, scoring only 12 points. Her sister, Rhonnie was the only other Viking on […]
Handshakes and hugs
I went in last week for my COVID-19 injection. The nurse was a very kind man named Michael. I really wanted to give him a hug to show my appreciation or, at the very least, a handshake, but I stopped short of doing so. That is where we are, my friend, and it is awkward. No touching. And unless you […]
Child Abuse Prevention in Cook County
Cook County Public Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to promote the social and emotional wellbeing of children and families and to prevent child abuse and neglect. Promoting social and emotional well-being Research tells us that “protective factors” are important to healthy human development and contribute greatly to family and child wellbeing. Children […]
Library Invites Community to Get Crafty with Mary Mulari’s Take and Make Kit
Explore sewing with this easy entry take-home project This March, Grand Marais Public Library is on a mission to distribute 30 of Arrowhead Library System’s Make Your Own Treasure Bag Take and Make Kits. Although the kits will be available to pick up March 15 – 31, Cook County community members of all ages are welcome to contact the library […]
DNR adjusts how married anglers and hunters buy combination licenses
It’s the time of year when hunters and anglers are buying new fishing and hunting licenses. In a change this year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requiring both spouses to provide and verify their DNR customer records for these licenses. If purchasing in person, both spouses must be present. This change brings DNR into compliance with state and […]
Miracle on Ice gold medalist Mark Pavelich found deceased
Long time Lutsen Minnesota resident and U.S.A. Miracle on Ice hockey star Mark Pavelich, 63, was found deceased on Thursday, March 4, in Eagle’s Healing Nest, a nonprofit Minnesota residential treatment center. Mark had been ordered into treatment by the court after he violently beat his neighbor. On August 20, 2019, Pavelich, then 61, was arrested after allegedly striking his […]
A tradition of helping in Cook County
Woven into the history of Cook County are stories of communities, organizations, and people collectively coming together – revealing strength through generosity, sacrifice, and cooperation. This collective spirit both grew out of and empowered communities as people looked out for one another. The first inhabitants of this area, the Anishinaabe people, lived cooperatively with the land and with each other. […]