After18 games the Cook County High School boys’ basketball team sports a record of 10-8 and the Vikings are 6-5 in the Polar League conference. And if not for four close losses of 3 points or less, the boys would be looking at one of the best seasons in CCHS history. For the year the team is averaging 47.8 points... READ MORE >
It’s strange to write a story about a fox when there is no fox—not even a fox foot print. But this is about a fox and Dick Nelson’s grandkids, although they aren’t really in the story either. Like the fox—not even a footprint. But there is a snowman and a snow fort they built. The grandkids, that is, not the... READ MORE >
A large contingency of Cook County fans was on hand to see the Vikings notch their 17th win of the season in their final home game played against the McGregor Mercuries. Two seniors, Ailee Larson and Brea Boomer were honored before the game began. Once the action started, each senior did her part in helping the Vikings take a 34-26... READ MORE >
McGregor came into the Vikings’ gym on Friday, Feb. 4 sporting an 18-2 overall record, and 9-2 record in conference play. The Vikings had a 9-7 overall record and were 5-4 in conference. Only Esko and Moose Lake have better conference records than the Mercs, and they are class 2A schools. But on this night the records were thrown out,... READ MORE >
The Cook County High School girls’ basketball team received somewhat of a test when they traveled to Two Harbors last Friday night and played a far more polished Agate team than they faced on December 14. Last time around the Vikings won 57-29. This game was more of a contest as the Agates handled the Vikings’ high-octane half court pressure... READ MORE >
The Cook County High School boys’ basketball team got back on the wining track last Friday, Feb. 4 in Two Harbors when they beat the Agates in a low scoring game, 36-29. In the first half baskets were as hard to come by as balloons in a pin factory. After 20 minutes of play, the Vikings took a 12-10 lead... READ MORE >
The first thing Lonnie Dupre of Grand Marais did when he made it back to his operation headquarters in Talkeetna, Alaska was take a hot shower. A long, hot, soapy, sudsy, shower. The kind designed to take the smell and chill out of his body acquired from having spent 22 days on Mount Denali in wicked winds and frigid, bone... READ MORE >
At its January 19 meeting, the School District 166 school board heard financial news—bad and good—from Superintendent Beth Schwarz. Schwarz told the board that all indications are that due to the state’s budget woes, school districts will lose as much as $500 per pupil in funding next year. After some discussion the board asked Schwarz to build in a loss... READ MORE >
At its January 19 meeting the School District 166 school board approved preliminary plans for the band to take a trip to Florida and Memphis over the 2012 spring break. Parents and the students will raise all expenses. Cook County High School band director Kerri Bilben said the six day/five night motor coach tour would include stops at Graceland, Sun... READ MORE >
Babbitt-Embarrass player Jessie LaValley scored the first basket of the game played last Thursday night, January 27 in Grand Marais. The bucket put her team up 2-0. It was a small lead, and the last lead they would have. Then it was Cook County’s turn to score, and score they did, as the Vikings racked up the next 17 points,... READ MORE >
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