There is one fewer moose in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and it was a brute. Local outdoor enthusiasts Scott and Julie Puch and Scott’s brother, Craig, were hunting in Zone 6 near John Lake in the BWCAW for several days before they finally spotted a moose. “We went in Wednesday and set up camp. The next day... READ MORE >
Once again the Cook County High School Viking football team established an early lead and just when it looked like they were going to put their opponent away for good—they instead opened a sliver of daylight and the game got interesting. Leading 32-14 at halftime, the Vikings received the opening kick-off to start the third quarter. The field was wet,... READ MORE >
Projected enrollment for Independent School District 166 is down, but not as much as expected, said High School Principal Gwen Carman. “As of now we have 479 K-9 students,” Carman told the school board at its Sept. 15 meeting. “Due to graduation and declining enrollment we thought we would lose 37 students, but we are down only 18. Some new... READ MORE >
Lutsen Fire Chief Paul Goettl brought five preliminary drawings showing how to expand or build a new fire hall to the Lutsen Town Board at its Sept. 21 meeting. Goettl said some of the drawings were a year old, and some were new. The board has asked Goettl to lead the way as it looks at improving its existing structures... READ MORE >
At times the action at Anderson Field Friday night September 17 resembled more of a cross-country meet than a football game. Running backs for both teams were dashing up and down the field with little more than the wind to slow them down, or, in some cases, speed them up. However, when there were hits, there were big, crunching blows.... READ MORE >
Grand Marais endurance athlete Laurie Senty met her goal this summer by placing third in her age group at the Louisville Ironman race. But it wasn’t easy. Even under the best conditions, triathlons are grueling. And this was especially so as entrants competed in 100 degree heat and high humidity. Senty finished the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile hilly bike ride, and... READ MORE >
When Wesley Sedlacek Jr. was busy on-line looking for something to do early last Saturday, he discovered “Taste of the Gunflint Trail,” a fundraiser for the Chik- Wauk Museum & Nature Center’s boardwalk nature trail. The native Illinois resident was staying at a condo in Lutsen with his parents, Wesley Sr. and Roxane. It didn’t take much arm bending to... READ MORE >
The Barnum Bombers met the Cook County High School Vikings last Friday night in what was expected to be a close match-up, and fans weren’t disappointed. With the score at 6-6 following the first half, the Bombers converted a third down on a questionable facemask call midway through the third quarter. Instead of punting, the Bombers received 15 yards and... READ MORE >
Allen Campbell’s Restaurant in Grand Marais was the site of the Cook County Tennis Association’s annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 7 and in between the good food and the visiting, an excellent review of last year’s accomplishments and next year’s goals was shared. “To date we have 97 members, including one who joined tonight,” said Gene Glader, president of the association.... READ MORE >
Permits to enter the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area are down slightly from last year, said Jonathon Benson, United States Forest Service (USFS) East Zone Manager. “From May 15 to Aug. 20 we are 900 permits behind 2009,” said Benson. These permits include the entry points from the Ely area as well as Cook County. However, noted Benson, those figures... READ MORE >
