The Vikings got off to a fast start against unbeaten fifth ranked in the state Mountain Iron-Buhl (MIB) last Thursday in the Vikings Homecoming game. After receiving the kick-off and returning the ball to their 47-yard line, Viking quarterback Hunter Rex handed the ball off to Homecoming King Ryan Christian and the speedster bolted 57 yards for a touchdown. However,... READ MORE >
It was another busy week of volleyball as the Vikings regular season winds down and the team gets ready for the playoffs. The Cook County High School varsity volleyball team traveled to Duluth to face the Lakeview Christian Academy Lions on Friday, October 14 and the Vikings came away as victors, winning the match in three games straight. Game one... READ MORE >
The Cook County News-Herald reached out to Rae Piepho, Lutsen, and asked her some questions about why she is running for the I.S.D. 166 school board. Below are her answers. I am running for the ISD 166 District 5 School Board position because the children in this district deserve the best education we can provide them, and for many that... READ MORE >
Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan paid a visit to the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa on Monday, September 26, as part of his administrations promise to be publicly engaged with communities throughout the state. Governor Waltz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan met with the Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council, visited the Grand Portage National Monument... READ MORE >
On a glorious sunny day with abundant fall colors coaxing visitors down the shore, there were 186 people who attended the day-long festivities in Grand Portage on Saturday, October 9. Of those, 29 brave souls joined in to play Lacrosse. The Grand Portage community opened its arms to the community and visitors, kicking off the Committee Addressing Racial Equity’s “Opening... READ MORE >
The Cook County News-Herald is introducing candidates who are running for the I.S.D. 166 school board. This week Dan Shirley took some time from his busy schedule to answer some questions posed to him about his interest in remaining on the school board. Q- Why are you running for the I.S.D. 166 school board? I’ve been on the ISD 166... READ MORE >
In a football game that wasn’t always pretty, the final score is what ultimately counts, and the Vikings beat Bigfork 24-20 at home on the Lyle Anderson field last Friday night. Cook County took an 8-0 lead early and led 8-0 at the half. Bigfork scored a touchdown in the third but missed on their two-point conversion. Both teams had... READ MORE >
On Thursday, October 6 the Vikings traveled to Cromwell and lost 3-1 to the always tough Cardinals. Next, they traveled to Mountain Iron-Buhl on Monday, October 10 and beat the Rangers 3-1. The Vikings volleyball team made short work of the visiting squad from McGregor this past Tuesday, taking a 3-0 win over the Mercs in a game played at... READ MORE >
North Shore cross country runner Ian Thorpe ran to first place in the Ely Invitational cross country meet that was held on October 4th. Ian ran 17:6.9 for the Boys’ varsity 5k, beating Caid Chittum of Ely by eight seconds. North Shore Head Coach, April Wahlstrom didn’t take a full squad to the meet, instead resting some of her runners... READ MORE >
Stacey Hawkins is running for a second term as the District 2, Cook County Commissioner. Her opponent in the race, David Berglund, announced last week that he is withdrawing from the race and supporting Hawkins. The News-Herald reached out to Stacey to ask a few questions. Below are her answers. Q-Why are you interested in serving as a Cook County... READ MORE >
