The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be conducting lake and stream surveys in the Grand Marais area, beginning in May and continuing through September. Surveys are needed to identify changes in fish populations, water quality, habitat, and to evaluate management strategies. Survey methods vary based on the type of information needed for ongoing management of individual lakes and streams. […]
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. Ruby’s Pantry will now be at the COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college courses at the […]
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Law enforcement, Special Olympics athletes, parents, and friends will carry the Flame of Hope through Cook County June 19 and June 20. The relay will start at the port of entry in Grand Portage and the runners should be at Steve’s Sports around 3:15 p.m. on June 19. Pictures will be taken at Java Moose after a stop at World’s […]
Pets of the Week
Here are Hannah and Phoebe enjoying a morning rest in the sun. Hannah kept a close eye on me while I was doing some artwork nearby. We had a lovely day. Hannah and Phoebe’s favorite humans are Marcia Hyatt and Tom Christiansen. Pet of the Week celebrates pets, past and present. Please share some of your favorite photos with all […]
Out in the cold
When you are a dog or a cat, usually you depend on your humans for food and shelter, unless you are a stray dog or a cat in Cook County, Minnesota. The city of Grand Marais has been without an animal shelter since the old block building was demolished by the city back in 2021 to make way for an […]
Birth announcement
Jessica Jacobsen Smith and Christopher Smith are proud to announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy Alexander Glenn Jacobsen Smith, born May 16, 2023, 2:52 a.m. Alexander weighed 8 pounds and was19 3/4 inches long at birth.
Results from the 2023 Le Grand du Nord
On a great day to ride a bike last Saturday three waves of gravel grinding bicycle racers left from downtown Grand Marais on a sunny day and traversed through the back country roads to take part in the Le Grand du Nord. 110-mile results There were 166 finishers, 135 men and 31 women who completed the 110-mile race. The average […]
Boys drop doubleheader at home
The Vikings played the Silver Bay Mariners and Moose Lake-Willow River at home on Tuesday, May 23, and lost both games. After three innings, Moose Lake-Willow River (MSLK) was up 7-0. However, the Vikings scored three in the fourth, two in the sixth and one run in the seventh and lost 11-6. The Vikings recorded four hits in the game. […]
Boys advance in Section 7 baseball playoffs
The Cook County High School boys’ baseball team beat Northwoods 8-2 and then lost 10-0 to Cherry on May 30 in the first and second round of the Section 7A play-offs. With the first game win the Vikings were guaranteed two more games, however, their next loss will drop them from the play-offs. Kole Anderson pitched 6.1 innings to take […]
Girls on the Run making big strides!
On Saturday, May 21st the Girls on the Run team in Grand Marais held a practice 5k run at Cut Face Creek. The event was well attended and full of energy with families supporting the girls as running buddies, helping at an aid station, and cheering the girls on as they crossed the finish line. Thank you to World’s Best […]