The Cook County High School varsity football team traveled to Northhome, Minnesota last Friday to play the Kelliher/Northome/Littlefork-Big Falls team and won 30-8, with three touchdowns coming through the air. Sophomore quarterback Hunter Rex completed 11 of his 17 throws for 326 yards. First quarter action saw the Vikings put six points on the board but miss their two-point conversion. […]
North Shore Cross country team runs well at Hibbing
The North Shore combined cross country team(s) of Cook County, Silver Bay, and Two Harbors had a fantastic meet at Hibbing on Thursday, September 29, with many personal records (PRs) set by both girls and boys from seventh through 12th grade. Girls Varsity Personal records (PRs) and seasonal bests (SB) times were the themes for the North Shore girls cross […]
Volleyball team loses to Moose Lake/Willow River in a “nail-biter”
Two evenly matched volleyball teams met on September 29 in Moose Lake and the action was non-stop. The Vikings lost the first game 25-22 but then came back to take the second game 25-23 and game three 25-20. Just when it looked like the Vikings were going to take the match the MLWR Rebels came roaring back to take game […]
Fairy Library is now complete
Just in time for the frolic of fall leaves and whispers of winter coming, a Fairy Library has been built for any lost sprite who needs a warm cozy place to read and rest! The North Shore Wizard of Creative Works with Children, Dave Steckelberg, has finished the little cedar Fairy Library that Story Scouts and Minnesota Children’s Press of […]
Large grant will help in the fight against substance use disorders
The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) announced last week that they have awarded $1,000,000 to the University of Minnesota, in partnership with The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Cook County Public Health and Human Services to strengthen and expand substance use disorder services including opioid use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery services in […]
Klobuchar and Smith announce significant federal funding to help Minnesotans with heating and energy costs this winter
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that Congress approved more than $18 million in federal funding to help Minnesotan families afford their heating costs and utility bills this winter. “As Minnesota prepares for winter, families shouldn’t have to choose between heating their homes or buying other necessities,” said Klobuchar. “This federal funding will be critical to […]
DNR seeking applicants for shooting range grants
Grants help develop, expand shooting ranges throughout Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for about $48,000 in grants to develop and expand shooting ranges in the state. The money, which the Legislature provided to address shooting range capacity issues, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The applicant period is open-ended, but funding expires June 30, […]
DNR announces lands for sale
Two in-person public auctions will be held in October, online auction to be held later this fallThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has state lands for sale in Anoka, Houston, Itasca, St. Louis and Wadena counties. The 17 parcels for sale include rural lands with many recreational opportunities. Annual land sales help the DNR refine its land holdings and meet its responsibility to maximize recreational, conservation, and economic opportunities. The DNR sells land at public auction […]
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Despite threatening rain, Fables of the North Shore turned out to be a blast. Held at Fika Coffee in Lutsen on Saturday, September 24, the story-telling exhibit by Jordan Sundberg and Natalie Salminen featured art, music, plays and family events and contests like the Cold Brew Chug Off.
More Gems Of 61
Faithful readers were introduced to 61 Gems, a short book of introductions to things to see and do on our North Shore, the North Coast of the United States. We covered Stoney Point, Buchanan Settlement, and the Trail of Whispering Giants. Here are some more, lesser-known gems of interest. Old Pump House at Lakewood. Where Duluth still gets all its […]