Photo courtesy of Katie Mumm
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., $25 (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 […]
Community and Our Cultural Landscape
There is no doubt that Cook County possesses a rich cultural landscape which provides a distinctive sense of place and sets it apart from all other areas. As people came to the area they adapted and changed, and the landscape changed in turn. Our predecessors in this region interacted with the physical environment and created landscapes that functioned for them […]
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!
Bev Pratt and Skip Joynes Win Inaugural Bob Pratt Scholarship Cribbage Tournament Fundraiser
Maybe it was something in the stars, a little luck, skill and some fairy dust sprinkled in, but Bev Pratt, the widow of Bob Pratt, and Skip Joynes, went undefeated and became the first Grand Champions of the Bob Pratt Scholarship Cribbage Tournament Fundraiser. In all, twenty-three teams played on Saturday, April 23. The event earned $700 for the scholarship. […]
DNR: Safety Mindset Essential Around Cold Water
The weather so far in April has been anything but consistent and the same can be said for the ice-out status of Minnesota’s waterways. However, as people’s focus turns to open water, the Minnesota Department of Resources reminds boaters and paddlers that cold water is dangerous and unexpected falls can turn tragic quickly. Each year, about 30 percent of fatal […]
Vikings Fall to South Ridge in Baseball Opener
After three baseball games were canceled because of snow and cold, the Vikings managed to squeeze a game in last Friday, April 22, playing at South Ridge High School in Culver. The teams were knotted at one run each in the second inning, but South Ridge took a commanding lead with a big four-run third inning. South Ridge benefited from […]
New Summer Girls’ Softball Program for Ages 8-12
Cook County Community Education is seeking sponsors to help pay for equipment for kids’ baseball and softball summer programs. In addition to T-ball/ Parent Pitch and Little League baseball, Cook County Community Education is adding an exciting new summer softball program for girls ages 8-12. That said, all of the kids’ programs are in need of new equipment. This year […]
Bear Hunting License Application Deadline is May 6
Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 6, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Applications for the 2022 season can be submitted online, at any license agent or via telephone at 888-665-4236. Bear season opens Thursday, Sept. 1, and closes Sunday, Oct. 16. Lottery winners will be notified by Wednesday, June 1. […]
MOOSE MISCELLANEOUS
ANTLER STRUCTURE: Most species have one basic antler design that varies little except by number of points. In my columns on antlers, I deliberately refrained from bringing up that moose have 3 distinct antler structures. See picture. The cervicorn structure is the earliest and most primitive design and is the only antler design in the Manchurian moose of northeast China. […]