The Cook County Boys’ varsity basketball team played two games in the Ely Holiday tournament, both losses, but the court experience was invaluable for his young team, said Head Coach Keaton Riley. Up first was a game against the host Ely Timberwolves. Ely beat the Vikings 87-22. Sophomore guard Rohan Rude led the team in scoring with nine points. Binesii... READ MORE >
The Cook County High School Girls’ basketball team played two games in the Ely Holiday tournament, taking a win over the Carlton Bulldogs and losing the second game to Bigfork 68-39. The game against Carlton was completed in time for last week’s newspaper, but the second game happened after the paper was put to bed. With the loss, the Viking’s... READ MORE >
After two runs, Cy Oberholtzer navigated the slalom course’s tight turns and steep descent faster than everyone else at the Koo Koo Invite to take individual honors. Not far behind Cy was his teammate, Ray Dressely. Still, despite taking first and second, the boys’ team was edged by mighty Duluth East for the team championship. “After the first run, we... READ MORE >
The 15-day lottery registration window opened January 1 and closes January 15 for the Superior Spring Trail Races. The drawing will be held January 25 to see who gets into the field. Runners will toe the line in Lutsen at Caribou Highland Lodge on Saturday May 20, 2023, to compete in one of three events, the 50km, 25km or 12.5km... READ MORE >
Wicked winds pounded Cook County for most of three straight days leading up to Christmas Day. The unrelenting ferocity caused multiple power outages, taking down trees, ripping shingles from roofs– even parts of the roof of the Market and Moose Tracks came off and vents from South of the Border Café (SOB) were torn from the roof, causing SOB to... READ MORE >
Local author Tim Cochrane hits all of the right notes with this book, a love story about a couple who lived through many hardships and significant changes that occurred in Canada, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Isle Royale. Okay, Cochrane, a historian, wouldn’t classify this as a love story, but it comes across that way to me as he introduces John Linklater... READ MORE >
The eight-member Iron Range Resources Rehabilitation Advisory Board approved more than $34 million in economic development funding at their last board meeting of the year held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Virginia, Minnesota. Among the dollars spread across the region to develop housing, help with schools, cities, townships and private business upgrades was a grant to the Cook County/Grand... READ MORE >
The Cook County girls’ varsity basketball team took the floor against North Shore rival Silver Bay on Tuesday, December 20, and came away with a 63-40 victory. Once again senior forward Katie Peck led the team in scoring. Peck nailed five three-point baskets on her way to making 23 points. Senior guard Makenzie Fairbanks also played a strong game, finishing... READ MORE >
The Cook County High School Basketball team travelled to Ely this past week to take part in the Ely Holiday tournament. On Tuesday, December 27, the boys squared off against the Ely Timberwolves and lost 87-22. Cook County scored 12 points in the first half and ten in the second. Sophomore Denali Blackwell led the team in scoring with ten... READ MORE >
The Viking’s girls’ basketball team squared off against two opponents in the Ely Holiday tournament. Both games came on Wednesday, December 28. Up first was a game against Carlton. The girl’s got off to a great start, leading the Bulldogs 32-19 at the half. Carlton scored 25 on the second half but the Vikings held on to take the 51-44... READ MORE >
