Recently David Johnson spotted two Peregrine falcons looking for a nesting area on a cliff. He took pictures of this one when it briefly landed. Peregrines are noted for their fast flight and ability to hunt small birds, swooping down from great heights on unsuspecting prey.
New Pool Lighting Saves Electricity, Money, and the Environment
“It makes the pool seem new!” “The light seems bright, but softer.” “I like how it makes the water seem more blue!” These are just some of the positive comments the Cook County YMCA has gotten after the recent installation of the new lighting system at the facility’s swimming pool. And beyond the aesthetics, the new LED system is much […]
Grand Marais Library Reopens After Flooding
Grand Marais Public Library reopened its building to the public on Monday, May 9, after sustaining a month’s worth of flooding. Public access to the collection, computers, and conference room have been restored, and the library is operating its normal hours. With significant restoration work expected, staff anticipate fluctuations in service levels will continue this summer. “It’s so good to […]
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! Ruby’s Pantry West End Ruby’s Pantry […]
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!
Boys Fall to Ely
The Saturday, May 7 game against the Ely Timberwolves turned into a pitcher’s duel between the Vikings Paul Dorr and the Timberwolves Gunner Hart. The hurlers both had shutouts going through four innings of play. The Timberwolves finally scored one run in the fifth and both teams scored two runs in the sixth. However, Ely put the game away by […]
Girls Take a Tough Loss to Ely
Ely jumped out to a 3-1 first inning lead in the Vikings’ home game against the Timberwolves played on a sunny May 7 Saturday. The Timberwolves pushed across another run in the second to go up 4-1, but the Vikings blanked the Timberwolves in the fourth while putting up four runs to take a five to four lead into the […]
Two Harbors Track Results
The Cook County High School track team has been busy as of late, attending several track meets. On May 3rd, the Vikings participated in the Two Harbors Invite #2. The CCHS boys’ team finished seventh out of ten teams. The girls’ team placed eighth in the ten-team field. Rock Ridge won both the boys’ and girls’ titles. Rock Ridge scored […]
Girls Get by Floodwood
Katie Peck had three RBIs and scored three runs to help lead the Vikings to a 14-10 win over the Floodwood Polar Bears on Thursday, May 6. Peck had two hits and walked once in three plate appearances. Both teams took leads in the game. The Vikings led 4-3 after the first inning and Floodwood tied it up in the […]
Migration
Animal migrations may become established in response to avoiding undesirable environmental conditions (deep snow, excessively hot or cold temperatures, drought, etc.), following forage quality and quantity availability through the year, or seeking seasonally available high-quality foods. Or, the drive to migrate and how to get to the appropriate location is so programmed into them that they have no choice in […]