On August 24 the Happy Hikers will travel 40 miles up the Gunflint Trail to the Kekekabic Trailhead where the Centennial Trail begins. This 3.3-mile interpretive loop follows a historic railroad bed. It is the site of the ill-fated Paulsen Mine. Hikers will be able to see the original mine test pits from the 1890’s. The Centennial Trail was developed […]
Hub happenings
Why did the Senior Center change its name to THE HUB? Well, youngster, it was because citizens thought that the Senior Center was only for SENIORS! Yes, the HUB has ‘foot care’, mobility classes like ‘chair yoga’, fun card playing games several times during the day, but did you know the HUB also holds DMV-MN Drivers tests and Exams without […]
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 High School. (Ruby’s will be back to the Community Center for October). No financial or other qualifications—this is […]
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!
Wildfire on Isle Royale contained
A wildfire that started Saturday, August 13, on Isle Royale burned approximately 11 acres but was mostly contained by Monday, August 15. National Park Service crews suppressed the fire, which was located near Tobin Harbor and Mt. Franklin Trail. Firefighters found the fire at the junction of Tobin Harbor Trail and the Mt. Franklin Trail. To help contain the fire, […]
Families and Friends Highlight Fishermen’s Picnic 5 Mile Trail Run
With a history stretching back 35 years, the Fish Pic trail run and walk up on the beautiful Pincushion Trails has many family and friends’ stories. Every year we find a few new ones, and were reminded of many old ones. When we sent out the race announcements, even the regrets we received were interesting. The Young family was the […]
Vikings Fall sports schedule
Games and meets highlighted in black are all played at home 2022 Cross Country meet schedule Thursday, September 1, 1 p.m. North Shore Challenge will be held at Pincushion Mountain. Thursday, September 8, Superior Wisconsin meet. TBD. Tuesday, September 20, 4 p.m. Grand Rapids Meet. Thursday, September 29, 4 p.m., Hibbing Rotary Meet. Tuesday, October 4, 4 p.m., Ely Invite. […]
2022 Grand Portage Rendezvous contest winners
Magic Bead Hunt Winners – Nathan Veit and Kitty Woodall Yoke’s on You – Men’s 1) Jeremiah Jurek: 41 lifts 2) John Jurek: 40 lifts 3) Isaac Walters: 35 lifts Yokes’ on You – Women’s 1) Kayleigh Castillo: 20 lifts 2) Maya Tuchenhagen: 18 lifts 3) Janessa Jurek: 16 lifts Camp Chore Challenge – Kids (12 and Under) Camp Chore […]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention change some COVID-19 guidance
Late last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) streamlined its COVID-19 guidance for the public, recognizing that COVID-19 continues to circulate throughout the world and that nationally, we have better tools in testing, treatments, and vaccination to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death than we did earlier in the pandemic. These updates to the […]