Rick Santorum won the Cook County Republican presidential straw poll in a night that saw few people talk about anything other than the economy and President Barack Obama’s job performance. Two years ago 38 people turned out to take part in the Cook County Republican caucus and abortion, the borders, religion and, yes, the economy, were main topics of discussion.... READ MORE >
It looked like a long season of basketball was showing when the Cook County Vikings played the highly ranked Barnum Bombers at home on Friday, February 3. The usual energy and enthusiasm the Vikings bring to the court was missing, and the Vikings quickly fell behind in a contest that should have been much closer than it was. Senior Barnum... READ MORE >
Following the boys’ 50-49 win over the Barnum Bombers on Friday night, February 3, a lot of Viking fans had a hard time talking about the game because they were too hoarse to talk. It was exciting and it was perplexing. The referees’ calls—or lack of calls late in the game—were perplexing, anyway. The game started with the Vikings showing... READ MORE >
With four games in six days, the Vikings boys’ basketball team had its work cut out for it, a tough task indeed! Although they won, it wasn’t always easy. Still, the Vikings were able to shed some light on the Northeast Nighthawks, beating them 52-42. They bullied the Carlton Bulldogs, winning 61-26. They sank the Silver Bay Mariners 62-59 and... READ MORE >
The last time the Vikings faced the North East Range Nighthawks was during the Ely Christmas tournament and it wasn’t a good night for the Vikings as they lost by 25 points. On Thursday, January 26, the Vikings traveled to Babbitt to face the Nighthawks again, and although they lost, it was a much better game. The first half of... READ MORE >
The Cook County girls’ basketball team made the long trip to Moose Lake-Willow River on Thursday, January 19 to face the 12-4 Rebels and their high-powered offense. It would be a night of great defense versus great offense, and on this night the Vikings’ defense would prevail. The Rebels took an early 5-0 lead before the Vikings clamped down and... READ MORE >
The Vikings boys’ basketball team traveled to Moose Lake- Willow River on Thursday, January 19 to face the alwaystough Rebels on their home court. “We played great defense from start to finish and absolutely dominated the boards against a team much bigger than us,” said Head Coach Mitch Dorr. The two teams traded baskets much of the first half until... READ MORE >
When Paul Quinn died of cancer this fall, a lot of locals were shocked. He didn’t tell many people he was ill, and many wondered what would happen to his business, Lutsen Recreation. But Quinn, who wasn’t married and had no children, had a plan. He left his business to four people who had worked for him over the years.... READ MORE >
Too much. The Vikings had too much offense, too much defense, too much rebounding and too much hustle to allow the Greenway Titans to make any kind of a game of it last Thursday night, January 12, in the gym at Cook County High School. They were also too selfless, passing first and helping each other on defense all night... READ MORE >
About 30 friends and family members of Alex Ditmanson were on hand at St. John’s Catholic Church in Grand Marais on Saturday, January 7 to see Boy Scout Troop 167 Leader Dan Baumann present Alex as the troop’s newest Eagle Scout. It was a joyous day for the Ditmanson family. Alex’s father, Pastor Mark Ditmanson, gave the invocation and benediction.... READ MORE >
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