A Shakopee man who pled guilty to robbing the Grand Portage Trading Post at gunpoint last fall may be spending the next four years in a state prison. Edwin Olaf Vick, 74, was sentenced in Cook County court Aug. 18 on felony charges of first-degree aggravated robbery, to which he pled guilty July 27. Judge Kenneth Sandvik dismissed additional charges... READ MORE >
Twenty questions developed by Al-Anon Family Groups can help family members identify whether they have been affected by a loved one’s drinking, according to Nicolette Stephens, information analyst for Al-Anon. “While it is easy to see what alcohol does to the drinker, it may be difficult to see its effects on those who care about the drinker,” Stephens said. The... READ MORE >
Candidates for public office are reminded that state law prohibits the placement, painting, printing or affixing of advertisements to any object within the limits of any highway in Minnesota. This prohibition in Minnesota Statutes, section 160.27, applies to political campaign signs as well as to all other forms of advertising. Thislaw applies to all state, county, city and township roads... READ MORE >
Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall No. 1 was crowded with folks from the Mid-Gunflint Trail and beyond on Saturday, August 14, to enjoy the midsummer activities hosted by the Mid-Trail Homeowners Association, including the Live Auction with Phil Serrin. In addition to the lively auction, there were refreshments and a flea market, a boutique, and the drawing for... READ MORE >
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council recently approved grant applications totaling $80,860 to be awarded in Art Project grants; $23,260 in Rural and Community Art grants; and $55,515 in individual Artist Support grants. The funding for these grants is made available by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote... READ MORE >
The Early Childhood Coalition’s Health and Wellness Fair at the Cook County Fair on Saturday, August 21 was very well-attended, with dozens of families stopping by a number of booths to learn about services for children in the community. Attendees had a card stamped after visiting the various stations and then cards were entered in a drawing for a number... READ MORE >
The Cook County Fair was full of fun for visiting children. The Grand Marais Lioness Club added to the action with a Lions and Lioness Club rock painting activity. Theyoung artists were creative and imaginative with a flair for color. All of the children who participated received a Walt Mianowski—“Duffer the clown”—balloon and a colorful sticker donated by the North... READ MORE >
The Cook County football team started practice on Monday, August 16. This year’s squad consists of 31 young men in grades 9-12. Of the 31 players on the team, 17 are either freshmen or sophomores. Despite their youth, the coaching staff is very optimistic about this year’s team. In addition to 17 freshmen and sophomores, the Vikings have four seniors... READ MORE >
Any girls in grades 7-12 who are attending Cook County MS/HS or being home-schooled are invited to be a member of the first-year girls’ varsity tennis team this fall. Practices and matches are being scheduled so they won’t conflict with other school sports, for those interested in participating in more than one sport. Official practices began Aug. 16, and will... READ MORE >
Grand Marais resident Eric Larsen departs August 28 for the third and final leg of his Save the Poles expedition: a quest to summit Mount Everest. The expedition would make him the first person to journey to the South Pole, North Pole and summit of Mt. Everest in a continuous 365-day period. In January of 2010, Larsen and his team... READ MORE >
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