More than 100 people gathered at Harbor Park on Saturday, June 6 at 5 p.m. to participate in the Pride 2022 celebration, sing some songs, listen to some speeches and participate in a march through town. Events leading up to the march started at 11 a.m. with a dance class held at the YMCA. At noon posters, shirt making, face... READ MORE >
“From the American Revolution to the global war on terrorism, more than one million American veterans have made the Supreme Sacrifice,” said a somber American Legion Post 413 Commander Robert (Bob) Mattson. “They died so that we could continue to cherish things they loved, God, country, and family. “That is why are gathered here on Memorial Day, to honor the... READ MORE >
It was a great and glorious day for thirty Cook County High School seniors who received their high school diplomas at the CCHS Commencement Ceremony held in the Pam Taylor gymnasium on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Band Director Amanda Engstrom got things started by leading the band in playing “Pomp and Circumstance.” Next, Superintendent Christopher Lindholm welcomed the guests, parents,... READ MORE >
The Tobacco Ordinance adopted by the county board of commissioners on November 16, 2019, was amended by the county board on May 24, 2022. Before adopting the updated version, commissioners heard from Grand Portage RBC member John Morin, who talked about the importance of tobacco to the indigenous culture. Morin said kids can take part in traditional sacred ceremonies involving... READ MORE >
Candidate filing closed Tuesday, May 31 at 5 p.m. and there were some surprises. In District 1, current representative Robert Svaleson chose not to put his name on the ballot. Instead, voters will pick between Yastrianne Spry or Debra White. Stacey Hawkins, the District 2 Commissioner will run against David Berglund. District 3 commissioner Dave Mills signed up and he... READ MORE >
Saint Paul Artist Bailey (Aaland) Rae will have ten new pieces of her stained-glass mosaics showing at the Tettegouche State Park Visitor’s Center. A reception will be open to the public at Tettegouche Visitor’s Center on Friday, June 3. Bailey, who has a cabin off the Gunflint Trail, has works featuring Artist Point, Split Rock Lighthouse, and all things related... READ MORE >
Playing an opponent they know all too well— many of the kids play together on a summer team—the Cook County Boys’ baseball squad ended their regular season with two wins over the Mariners on Friday, May 27, in Grand Marais. The Vikings took a 2-1 lead after one inning of play in the first game. Hunter Gomez and Jacob Dorr... READ MORE >
Cook County High School Track and Field Coach April Wahlstrom’s boys and girls track teams did quite well at the MSHSL Section 7A sub-section track meet held May 26 at Mesabi East High School, but no one did better than Ryan Christianson. The junior sprinter won the 100 and 200-meter races to qualify for the Section meet. If Ryan finishes... READ MORE >
Up 5-1 after four innings of play, the Vikings seemed in control of the Section 7A playoff game against Northeast Range Nighthawks, but a late rally by Northeast was just enough to give them the victory. On Tuesday, May 31, the game was held in Cohassett at Portage Park. Both teams scored one run in the first. Northeast scored when... READ MORE >
Every June, ultra-runners from across the globe descend on Olympic Valley, California for one of the most competitive, and oldest, 100-mile trail running races in the world. Starting near the shores of Lake Tahoe, the Western States Trail climbs more than 18,000 feet and descends nearly 23,000 feet before runners finish their journey in Auburn, California, aptly appointed the “Endurance... READ MORE >
