Help us celebrate the best artists and arts advocates in the region. Many of us know an artist or arts advocate that deserves a little more recognition for all they do. Nominate that special artist or arts advocate for the Arrowhead Arts Awards. The deadline for nominations is January 28, 2022. Anyone can nominate. Details of the awards are available […]
MNsure reports record sign-ups since open enrollment’s start
125,507 Minnesotans signed up for private health coverage by the first coverage deadline On December 16 MNsure reported that over 125,500 Minnesotans had signed up for comprehensive, affordable private health coverage through the state’s health insurance marketplace since the start of the current open enrollment period on November 1. Minnesota’s open enrollment period runs through January 15, 2022. Consumers who […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $22 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]
Pets 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!
Covid-19 update
Since December 15, 2021, Cook County has recorded 364 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. During the month of November there were 77 confirmed positive cases of covid in the county. The break down in ages for those folks was 0-18: 28; 19-50: 22; 50-65: 11; and 65 and over: 16. In Cook County 4,244 folks are […]
Nordic skiers show enthusiasm at early season meets
Proctor/Hermantown Invite The North Shore Storm Nordic Skiers were anxious to be on skis. Prior to the Proctor/Hermantown Invite on Thursday, December 9, Cook County skiers had faithfully attended dry land practices. A few days before the meet, it finally snowed. While all the Duluth area schools had trained on manufactured snow for more than two weeks at the Grand […]
Ely 58, Vikings 35
Head Coach Andy Feddema said, “Despite the final, we played more competitively tonight. Defensively, we made Ely work for a lot of their points, and they made a lot of outside shots. Offensively, we moved the ball better, and got more quality looks, we just have to knock them down.” Rohan Rude had 11 points, Denali Blackwell had 8 points, […]
Boys lose to Moose Lake-Willow River
A young Vikings boys basketball team is finding early-season play to be challenging, running into two very talented teams over their first two basketball games of the season. Last week, Cherry held them to under 20 points, and on Friday, December 17, the Vikings played 2A Moose Lake-Willow River and fell 72-17. Leading the Vikings was Derek Smith with eight […]
Cross country ski report
Snow, lots of snow has blanketed Cook County which makes for great cross skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing and snowmobiling. Locally, we have quite a few groups who maintain cross country ski trails. Here is a trail grooming report from Wednesday, December 22. Cook County has more than 400 km of cross country ski trails for visitors and locals to enjoy […]