It was a cold day on Tuesday, January 31, perfect weather for Polar Bears but not so much for Vikings. The Cook County Boys basketball team got off to a hot start against the Floodwood Polar Bears last Tuesday, leading 33-24 at the half. The team extended its lead to 13 points early in the second half and then the... READ MORE >
Finally, Joanna Oberg completed the Beargrease 120 with eight dogs and her first victory in the mid-race. “I’ve always finished with seven dogs or six dogs, so this was really nice for me to finish with my whole team,” said the Grand Marais musher who operates Run Silent Racing Kennel, a kennel that holds 15-20 dogs with adults and puppies.... READ MORE >
Cook County I.S.D. 166 P.K.-12 Principal Megan Myers announced her resignation effective June 30, 2023, at the Thursday, January 19 school board meeting. Myers began working at I.S.D. 166 in September 2018, replacing P.K.-12 Principal Dr. William (Bill) DeWitt, who resigned August 16, 2018. When asked why she was leaving, Meyers responded, “My plans are to look for an administrative... READ MORE >
Can eating fish caught in freshwater be dangerous to your health? Yes, say research scientists studying polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that have leached into drinking water supplies and local waterways. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) came out with a recent report that says even eating one freshwater fish may contain enough of these pollutants, so it would be the equivalent of... READ MORE >
The jury selection began for Robert Thomas West, 42, in Cook County District Court on January 24, 2023. West, from South Range, Wisconsin, is one of three charged in the murder of a 34-year-old St. Paul man in June of 2021. Judge Michael Cuzzo is presiding. At the time of his arrest Cook County prosecuting Attorney Molly Hicken charged Robert... READ MORE >
Two westbound vehicles on Highway 61 crashed on Sunday, January 22, in Lutsen. A Resort Shuttle Van carrying 14 passengers turned left on Poplar River Road and was rear-ended by a Toyota Prius. No one in the van was injured, but occupants in the Pirus were taken to the North Shore Health hospital for examination of suspected minor injuries. The... READ MORE >
When looking at local 2022 lodging tax collections, it’s obvious that Cook County remains a popular place for vacationers to visit. Cook County Auditor/Treasurer Braidy Powers presented the Lodging Tax Comparison report to the county board at the commissioner’s January 24 meeting. As of November 30, 2022, the Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association reported taking in $20,300.30 in lodging taxes for November... READ MORE >
There was a big turnout for the first snowmobile drag races of the season held on January 21 at Skyport Lodge & Raven Rock Grill. Hosted by the Cook County Snowmobile Club- Ridge Riders, several hundred people attended the fun-filled event, many to watch and some to participate in the races held on Devil Track Lake. Here are the winners:600... READ MORE >
The John Beargrease Cub Run was held Saturday, January 21 at the Lakeview National Golf Couse in Duluth. Some 24 mushers 14 and under vied for prizes in age group races that covered between 2.2 miles and one quarter of a mile. Mike Keyport, Grand Portage, greeted the young mushers before the Cub Run. Mike is the great-grandson of John... READ MORE >
Viking fans witnessed a record-breaking performance by the Cook Country boys’ basketball team in their blow-out win against the Northeast Range Nighthawks last Tuesday night. Apolo Robbins, considered the world’s greatest pickpocket, would have been proud of the Vikings’ defense. “We broke a school record for steals in a half with 26 and had 37 overall,” said head Coach Keaton... READ MORE >
