A Thunder Bay family was on an outing at Middle Falls on Pigeon River midday on Monday, June 5, when their Alaskan malamute “Mouse” jumped into the river and was being pulled towards the 20-foot falls. When Dillyan Dubray, 21, saw his dog struggling, he wasted little time hurtling himself into the river. He swam to the dog and pushed... READ MORE >
Two seniors and one junior Viking baseball player were named to the Polar League All-Conference baseball team. Senior catcher and pitcher Kole Anderson hit .390 for the season with a .400 percent on-base average. Kole had four doubles and two home runs during the weather-plagued year. As a pitcher, Kole had two wins and two losses. He had an ERA... READ MORE >
Senior Katie Peck once again was named to the Girl’s Polar League Softball All Conference team. Katie is a great all-around player. You can throw her into any position, and she can conquer it. She mainly played in the catching position this year, but also played a strong role as a pitcher and first baseman at times. Katie was the... READ MORE >
Quinn McCloughan of Bearskin Lodge placed 32nd in the 53-mile Grand du Nord gravel grinding event held two weeks ago. Quinn finished the race in 2:50:33. His finish was missed in the last week’s paper.... READ MORE >
The Vikings baseball season ended with a 6-4 loss to their Northshore rival Silver Bay Mariners. The game was played on Thursday, June 1st in Cherry. Silver Bay took a 2-1 lead in the first, neither team scored in the second. The Mariners would tack on one more run in the third and two in the fourth while holding the... READ MORE >
The Vikings track team had a good showing at June 1, 2023, Section 7A championships held at the University of Minnesota Duluth track and field facility, and while no one qualified for the state meet, there were a bunch of personal records set, and some podium finishes. Ryan Christiansen, a senior, placed fourth in the 100 meters with a PR... READ MORE >
With the gymnasium filled with family, friends and onlookers, 33 Cook County High School students waited patiently to receive their high school diplomas last Saturday, June 3, 2023. The graduation ceremonies at the Cook County High School were filled with some tender moments and funny lines. Following CCHS concert bands performance of Pomp and Circumstances and the Honor Song performed... READ MORE >
The Minnesota DFL House and Senate passed a bill along party lines that will mandate that businesses of all sizes provide employees up to 48 hours of paid sick time each year starting January 1, 2024. Called the (earned sick and safe time) bill, employees will make one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours of work. The sick... READ MORE >
By one count, 170 people attended the Memorial Day service held last Monday on the courthouse lawn, a crowd more significant than has been seen for several years. Robert (Bob) Mattson once again led the ceremony. Bob has been active in planning and running the Memorial Day service since the early 1990s. “This will be my last time,” he said,... READ MORE >
Running 30 miles per day on a cantered road while carrying a 25-pound backpack has had some interesting effects on Zack Jennissen. “I suffered overuse injuries. My feet hurt; arches, ankles, calves, hamstrings, everything hurt. I had to take six days off because my legs were injured,” he said. That and eating predominantly gas station food to boost his nutrition... READ MORE >
