Fifteen famous figures from history will gather at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Monday, January 11 at 7 p.m. As the final project for UMD’s College Writing course, Cook County High School students will don the roles of the characters they researched and answer questions about their lives. The Cook County community is cordially invited to an open... READ MORE >
Basket-maker Jane Shinners and Cook County Community Education are offering another delightful basket making class. On Monday, January 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the elementary art room in the Arrowhead Center for the Arts, students may craft a Penobscot Tote. Shinners said this sturdy tote can be used at the grocery store or the mall. There is... READ MORE >
Gayle and John Lyght of Lutsen are the proud grandparents of Christopher Luchies, a member of the Brooks Composite High Buffalos football team. The Buffalos, of Brooks, Alberta, captured the Tier 3 Canadian Provincial Football title by completing an undefeated season with a 23-7 win over the Peace River Pioneers in the championship game in November. Gayle Lyght attended the... READ MORE >
The squirt hockey team in Silver Bay started off the 2009-2010 season with a 2-0 win on Saturday, November 21 against Ashland, WI. On Sunday, November 22 they played Hermantown and tied the game 2-2. This year’s squirt team welcomes a couple Cook County Mite 2 players— Andrew Miller and Cameron Roy, who will play for Silver Bay when their... READ MORE >
With fresh snow on the ground and crews starting to groom trails for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a few reminders for visitors about winter trail rules. Once ski trails have been groomed, with or without a set of tracks, pets are not allowed. Hikers, snowshoers, and... READ MORE >
Minnesota conservation officers want to remind ice anglers and others that all shelters placed on the ice of Minnesota waters must have either the complete name and address, driver’s license number, or the nine-digit DNR number on the license of the owner plainly and legibly displayed on the outside in letters and figures at least two inches in height. This... READ MORE >
Winter season for lake trout on all lakes located entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), will open Friday, Jan. 1 and close Wednesday, March 31, 2010, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In 2009, winter lake trout season dates were the same for lakes within and outside the BWCAW. Legislation enacted after the 2009... READ MORE >
Basket-maker Jane Shinners and Cook County Community Education are offering this course perfect for beginner basket makers on Sunday, January 17 at Cook County High School, room 101. Using a round wooden base, this basket is woven quickly using a twill weave on the sides. It can be finished with a decorative, handmade wroughtiron leaf handle. Shinners said the woven... READ MORE >
Cook County Community Education is offering a number of classes for the potential artists in the community. This winter you can learn basic drawing and painting, create a stained glass sun catcher or try your hand at dying a scarf. Basic Drawing and Painting with David Hahn will be offered Saturday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the... READ MORE >
An advisory committee has been established at School District 166 (ISD 166) to look at ways to enhance the industrial technology program. The committee is looking for ways to expand the shop, free up storage space, and open up opportunities for larger projects involving automobiles and recreational vehicles. Industrial tech instructor Eli Hill said, “Although times are tight and changes... READ MORE >
