Two things about Lori Harder. One, she’s not pretentious. Not one bit. And two, she couldn’t be nicer. As for ego? None of that, either. Which is saying a lot for a cover girl and Ms. Bikini Universe 2010 overall champion. She could have a big head, but then, the Lori Harder of today is the creation of hard work,... READ MORE >
The Cook County boys’ basketball team started out the season with a good, solid 59-49 win over a competitive Nashwauk-Keewatin team. Both teams traded baskets much of the first half. Colin Everson hit four 3-pointers to lead the Vikings into the break. The second half saw some great hustle plays by Mike Sjogren on defense and some good all-around play... READ MORE >
It wasn’t pretty, but the Cook County girls’ basketball team shook off first game jitters and beat the Nashwauk-Keewatin Spartans 53-33 on Friday, December 2 at home. The Vikings got off to a good start, winning the tip-off, which went to senior Ashley Deschampe. Deschampe hit sophomore Breana Peterson mid-stride with a pretty pass as she cut to the basket... READ MORE >
Mark Pedersen presented the Lutsen Town Board with drawings for an addition to the current fire hall and community center at the board’s November 15, 2011 meeting. Pedersen, a Grand Marais native, owns and operates Pedersen Design & Consulting. He was hired to create the drawings for $7,500 at the township’s October meeting. Pedersen was hired over two other bidders,... READ MORE >
Cook County Commissioner Bruce Martinson asked the Schroeder Town Board if they would consider placing pictures of active duty service men and women on the walls of the town hall as a way to acknowledge their sacrifice and remember them as they fought for the country. Martinson came before the board on Tuesday, November 8. “This might be a way... READ MORE >
Both the Cook County High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have been practicing hard the last couple of weeks, and while the girls are coming off a 20-3 season, the boys hope to build on a 12-10 record that saw a young Viking squad improving with each game. Girls’ coach expects exciting season Several starters are back from the... READ MORE >
Log rollers have taken their sport indoors, and their competition too. For the second year in a row, Cook County was well represented at the National Logrolling Tournament held in Hudson, Wisconsin on Saturday, November 19. World champion Lucy Shaw competed in the 10-and-under age group for log rolling and in the 18-and-under speed birling competition. In speed birling Lucy... READ MORE >
Laura Lokken, administrator and owner of two Golden Oaks assisted living facilities in the Duluth area, came before the Tofte Town Board on November 10 and said she was interested in pursuing building a similar facility in Tofte. Lokken, the goddaughter of the late Sheriff John Lyght of Lutsen, said she and her husband loved the North Shore and when... READ MORE >
Due to the coming winter and the impediments of working in snow, the Tofte Town Board decided to delay work on the new skating rink and warming house until next spring. “We would like to see the [current] skating rink open this winter,” said Supervisor D.C. Olsen, who added, “There would also be a lot of extra expense if they... READ MORE >
Dylan Quaife led Cook County Viking football players in the rush for honors following the Vikings’ 7-2 record and first place finish in the conference. The coaches in the conference selected the players. Cook County placed six players on the 2011 first team Great Polar Alliance All- Conference Team and Quaife was named the conference’s most valuable offensive player for... READ MORE >
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