Could the Community Center hockey rink double as a modular pumptrack/skills park in the summer? Turns out it could. Two members of the Superior Cycling Association (SCA), Paul Nordlund and Tim Kennedy, came before the county board on Tuesday, July 12, to request using the hockey rink as a bike park. They also asked the board to approve a motion... READ MORE >
When Nita Anderson sold her Grand Marais Art Store 8 Broadway last year, she realized she was too young to quit painting, so she looked around for some options. Turns out, she didn’t have to look too far. She bought the lot next to 8 Broadway and has added four small buildings, three picnic tables, and more. “I’m hoping to... READ MORE >
Soon enough, there will be a large three-acre wooded area for your dog(s) to run and play in. Led by Cathy Quinn, a group of about a dozen volunteers spent hours of their time Saturday, July 2, working on the new dog park which will be located along the old Gunflint Trail below the emergency run-off road by the water... READ MORE >
Featuring a wide variety of local artists and crafts people, the two-day Hovland Art Fair drew sizeable crowds throughout the weekend. Music by Shannon Crossbear, Adam Kirsch, The Fish Heads, Bump Blomberg and Joe Paulik filled the air and kept the mood upbeat as folks shopped the various tents on the fairgrounds or inside of the Hovland Town Hall. Some... READ MORE >
More than 150 mad, sad deeply concerned young and old folks came out to take part in a peaceful protest against the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe V Wade. Most were carrying signs that said “My body. My choice.” Or “We won’t go back,” along with a half a dozen other messages. And while the decision allows states... READ MORE >
Make some time on your schedule this weekend to take in the 31st Grand Marais Art Festival. The festival will once again be held at the I.S.D. 166 Cook County Schools parking lots. Spectators and shoppers will have 83 booths and displays to explore. Featured works include ceramics, jewelry, paintings, photography, woodwork, leatherwork, sculpture, glass, fiber, mixed media, and more.... READ MORE >
Just down the road from Cook County in Finland, Minnesota, is Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, the largest accredited residential environmental learning center in the nation. This summer Wolf Ridge is holding a 50 plus year reunion for former staff, community members and longtime supporters. The reunion will take place August 26-28 and is also open to the public. Wolf... READ MORE >
Two motorists struck and killed moose on the Gunflint Trail last week. Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen said that only one of the accidents involving a moose was reported to the sheriff ’s office “The driver and passengers were not injured,” he said. “The moose that was struck and killed on Saturday night was not reported by the driver.” Both... READ MORE >
With a strong wind blowing in, it was a pitcher’s night at the Arleigh Jorgenson field last Thursday evening. At least it was pitcher’s night for the Vikings who shut out International Falls 7-0. Two Viking pitchers combined to throw the shutout. Tate Crawford got the win on the mound. Tate started and threw five and one third innings. He... READ MORE >
Drew Holmen, 30, placed fifth at the Western States 100.2 mile run this year. Holmen was third in 2021, but he ran about thirty minutes faster this year. Holmen finished the race in sixteen hours and nine minutes (16:09:00). Adam Peterman won with a time of 15:13:48. Drew was 12 minutes behind fourth and 13 minutes behind third place. Ruth... READ MORE >
