The approximately 200 citizens who crowded into the Cook County Courthouse on March 9, 2015 have been anxiously awaiting the ruling of Sixth District Court Judge Michael Cuzzo in the case of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) versus David Berglund and Lake View Natural Dairy (LVND). On June 3, Cuzzo ruled that David Berglund was not in contempt of... READ MORE >
You could say Leif Anderson had a dynamite finish to eighth-grade at Cook County Middle School, earning an Honorable Mention at Minnesota History Day on May 2 with his presentation on the inventor of dynamite, Alfred Nobel. Approximately 1,500 students, as well as teachers, family members and judges gathered at the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis campus for the state competition. Leif... READ MORE >
Cook County received an emergency call reporting a two-car collision on Highway 61 near Cascade River in Lutsen at 9:41 a.m. Friday, June 5. The original caller stated a semi was involved. Fortunately, that was not the case. There were no serious injuries in the crash; however, traffic was backed up on Highway 61 for several hours. The accident involved... READ MORE >
The snow is long gone and local dog sled racers are land training their canine athletes. It’s a good time to reflect on what Cook County mushers did in the 2015 racing season. Apostle Islands Sled Dog Races. Bayfield, Wisconsin celebrated the 20th year of hosting the Apostle Island Sled Dog Races on February 7-8. Finishing first in this 20th... READ MORE >
Some old-fashioned bartering took place at the Lutsen Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 19 in response to a request from Lutsen contractor Mike Rose, who asked to trade some landscaping work— moving rocks to serve as protective barriers around the town hall parking lot—for the LaFrance fire truck. Clerk Amity Goettl said the township could make the trade, as long... READ MORE >
A Grand Marais woman suffered serious injuries in a single car accident on Highway 61 in Schroeder on Thursday, May 28. Beverly Johnson, 70, of Grand Marais was traveling east on the highway in a 2013 Subaru Outback when she swerved to avoid a deer, lost control and hit the ditch. Lake County Ambulance responded and Johnson was transported to... READ MORE >
The June 1, 2015 School District 166 board special meeting had two agenda items—the proposed school operating levy referendum and the proposed unrequested leave for Music Teacher Kerri Bilben. There was little discussion as both issues, as well as the 2016 budget, had been pondered and debated for three hours at a work session held earlier the same day. Union... READ MORE >
The motto of the Cook County High School Class of 2015 is Never forget who you are and where you came from. The thought was repeated a number of times during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 30, 2015. As the Cook County Band played the traditional Pomp and Circumstances, the graduates entered solemnly. Principal Adam Nelson welcomed them and said... READ MORE >
As I’ve mentioned in the past, sometimes I take a detour while writing Unorganized Territory. I start out with a certain subject and veer off to another, completely changing the topic and the tone of my weekly column. That is exactly what happened last week when I started with a mention of being a Girl Scout leader. I meant to... READ MORE >
Anyone born after July 1, 1987, who operates an ATV on public lands in Minnesota, must successfully complete the independent study ATV Safety Training CD course. Youth ages 11-15 must complete the ATV CD Course and riding component before riding on public lands. According to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers, it’s not only the law; it’s a... READ MORE >
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