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 […]
Happy Hikers will meet at the Temperance River State Park JULY 6, 2022
The Happy Hikers will follow the trail along the east side of the river beginning at the wayside rest area on Highway 61. The first one-third mile takes you through the Temperance River Gorge. Interpretive signs explain the fascinating geology and formation of the numerous waterfalls, cascades and cauldrons that make up the river gorge. Follow the river for another […]
Lutheran Social Service seeks foster grandparent volunteers to impact lives of children and youth
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is seeking volunteers for its Foster Grandparent program, in partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors, a national service agency, to offer guidance and encouragement to at-risk children and youth in the community. Foster Grandparent volunteers are older adults who traditionally offer one-to-one mentoring in the classroom and other settings to children and youth who may be […]
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!
Will Surbaugh takes third place in the Stages Cycling Lutsen 99er
Rain. There was a 90 percent chance of rain, and it didn’t come, which was good news for 1,800 participants who rode in one of the four events hosted by Life Time (NYSE: LTH) on Saturday, June 25. As one finisher said, “I pedaled through some of the most scenic country this side of heaven.” Another rider commented, “I thought […]
Senior Legion CC/SB Vikings victorious over South Ridge Senior Legion
With Kole Anderson on the mound and the Viking’s offense in high gear, the Cook County/Silver Bay Senior Legion baseball team defeated South Ridge 13-3 in a game played at home on Friday, June 24. Lucas Stadler got things started with a first inning home run on an 0-1 count, scoring two runs with his blast. The Vikings scored four […]
Cook County Historical Society needs help identifying photos
The Cook County Historical Museum has many photos yet to be identified. Your help in identifying is needed and would be most welcome. Over the coming weeks photos will be made available that need identification. Each photo will have an identifying number; todays is R992 and is believed to be 1937. Your answers should be sent to cchs@boreal.org. To identify […]
Proctor Senior Legion team defeats Cook County/Silver Bay Senior Legion
Playing in Proctor, the Cook County/Silver Bay Sr. Legion team didn’t have quite enough in the tank to beat the team from Proctor. The game was played on Thursday, June 23. Proctor put up three runs in the first inning and one in the second. That’s all the runs the Rails would need as they beat the Vikings 4-2. The […]
Right on target
Now that staff, parents, and students have had an opportunity to take a deep breath after the end of the school year, it is time to reflect on one of the very impactful courses at ISD 166. The sixth grade Safety Class, taught by Emma Spoon, added some excellent new curriculum to an already jam-packed course of study. During May, […]