Right across the street from Marathon Gas Station in the former empty lot sits a brand-new Indian Spice & Curry food truck. Marathon owner Sam Bains said the plans are to open on May 26, but that’s not a given. He said the food truck will run seven days of the week with the hours of operation 11 a.m. to […]
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Not many kids turned out for the Cook County Safe Routes to School Day that was held Thursday, May 4, but those that did enjoyed a nice walk or bike ride in relatively warm weather. The event was hosted by Cook County Safe Routes to School Committee as a way to encourage kids to walk or ride their bikes to […]
Girls beat McGregor, fall to Esko
The Cook County girls’ fastpitch softball team traveled to McGregor on May 4 to take on the Mercs and came away with a 17-3 victory. It was the first win of the season for the young Vikings, whose roster includes one senior, one junior, and the majority of starters in ninth grade. Kallie Anderson took the win for the Vikings. […]
42nd Annual Tofte Trek 10K Wilderness Run/Walk
Join us for the 42nd Annual Tofte Trek 10K Run/Walk, held on July 4, 2023 at Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte, Minnesota. Detailed time schedule is below. Tofte resident and avid outdoorsman Jan Horak started the Trek in 1980 as a way to bring the community together for the Tofte 4th of July celebration. Today, the Suagrbush Trail Association […]
Superior Spring Trail race coming soon
Some of the best trail runners in the country will come to compete in the upcoming May 20 Superior Trail Race(s). Rocksteady Running is once again hosting the rugged Superior Hiking Trail event. John Storkamp is the race director and founder of Rocksteady Running. John said this year, 980 runners are coming from two countries, 24 states, and 200 Minnesota […]
Boys beat McGregor, lose a doubleheader to Ely
The race is on. After postponing multiple games due to snow and some rain, the boys’ baseball team will play a lot of ball in the next few weeks before the weather-shortened season ends. Below is a short report about three games. Vikings versus the Mercs Amos Falter had a great day on the mound for the Vikings. Amos pitched […]
Pam Taylor inducted into the Polar League Hall of Fame
Five years after Pam Taylor retired from coaching and teaching at I.S.D. 166, she was honored by being inducted into the Polar League Hall of Fame. Pam traveled to Esko, where she was honored with several other area coaches in April. Coach Taylor dedicated 35 years of her life to teaching and coaching kids at I.S.D. 166. As a coach, […]
Prom season
As the seasons change, birds sing and the sun shines. Thus, we must consider Prom. Prom, which is short for promenade, is a formal dance for seniors held in the spring. Prom is a rite of passage in that if kids can endure the hype and the letdown then, yes, kid, you’re probably ready for life. Prom: Before, During, and […]
Two glasses of wine and a puppy
If you know me, you also know that I am a dog person. We now have six. Four are rescues, and two were bought, but like all “children,” we love every one of them. Our oldest is ten—a rescue from a Dakota reservation. Tessa is an English Setter cross and a runner. She puts on at least two miles before […]
