It might be 100F in the Twin Cities, but you might still have to wear a warm sweatshirt or light jacket while walking along the shore of Lake Superior. According to the Army Corps of Engineers Lake Superior rose one-inch last month and currently sits two inches above its 2021 level. The water level for Superior at the end of […]
Allie Duclos wins 5th World Championship amateur log rolling title
As Alessandra (Allie) Duclos has gotten older, the log rolling competition has gotten more challenging, but so far, she has managed to keep her balance and roll through the young ladies she competes against. And this past weekend was no exception as Allie picked up her fifth amateur world title, this one coming in the U17 girls’ division at the […]
Cook County/Silver Bay Junior Legion baseball season ends
The boys from Cook County/Silver Bay out hit Proctor 10 to 8 but lost 17-8 to end their play-off run in Legion baseball. The game was played on Wednesday, July 27 in Proctor and the kids ended with a two-two record in the play offs. While the Vikings out hit their opponents, the difference in the game was walks. The […]
Alumni game tonight!
The annual alumni Fisherman’s Picnic baseball game is tonight (August 5) at 5 p.m. Players come early so the teams can be decided. For fans, the game will be played on the Arleigh Jorgenson baseball field which is located behind the high school. The first Fisherman’s Picnic alumni game was played in 2016. Winning that first contest was the blue […]
Cook County Historical Society needs help identifying photos
If you know any of these (or all of them) please send the names (left to right) to history@boreal.org. Cook County High School football players (back then it was called Grand Marais High School) and their coaches look over the playbook circa 1964. Can you identify photo #R604
Registration is open for women in business!
New 2-Day Hybrid Model for 4th Annual SOAR ConferenceThe SOAR (Seize Opportunities and Rise) Conference is designed for local women entrepreneurs and small business owners to learn, connect, and be inspired to take the next step in growing their business. After two years of hosting the event exclusively online, the 4th Annual SOAR Conference for Women in Business is transitioning to a two-day hybrid model. “Entrepreneurship can be […]
HRA Director Jason Hale discusses getting land from the city for affordable housing
With a chronic shortage of affordable housing, Cook County has seen teachers, nurses, and law enforcement personal not accept jobs here because they couldn’t find housing. And for those of us who live here, younger people have been priced out of the housing market by people moving in who are comfortably retired or have jobs that pay higher than most […]
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
More than 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 3 adults in the US have metabolic syndrome. While these conditions are common and related to each other, they’re not always well understood. Let’s break it down to the basics. Blood Sugar As your body digests food, the carbohydrates you consume get converted into a type of fuel referred […]
Stars of the North Music Festival hits all of the high notes
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative Two-day Stars of the North Music Festival held on Friday and Saturday, July 29 & 30, at Bear Tree Park in the Grand Marais Harbor Park featured a host of talented local and regional music talent that never disappointed. It was just one great act after another. Bands and musicians who performed on Friday night […]
Back to school supply drive
The first day of school is quickly approaching! Help support local students as they return to the classroom by ensuring they have the tools for success. The Hub wants to help Cook County students start the year off on the right track. Students having the school supplies they need helps keep students focused and learning at school. Please consider helping […]