Cook County High School Principal Gwen Carman is proud to present certificates of excellence to CCHS juniors Mara MacDonell and Sarah Larsen. Mara and Sarah both scored in the top 3 percent of all students in the nation taking the preliminary scholastic assessment test (PSAT). Their scores qualify them for the college plans reporting service. In addition, each student will... READ MORE >
The Sugarbush Trail Association will present the 33rd Annual Tofte Trek 10K Wilderness Run/Walk on July 4. Same-day registration, $30, will be held at the Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte, starting at 7:45 a.m. Pre-registration, $25, is currently open and can be found at www.sugarbushtrail.org. Pre-registration closes on June 27. The 10k walk will start at 9 a.m.; children’s... READ MORE >
The weeks after Memorial Day are the time when many people begin taking their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) out of the garage for the summer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It’s also a time when the DNR reminds ATV owners and riders to ride safe and ride smart. “The weather warms up, school is out, and it’s... READ MORE >
Beginning after Memorial Day, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will be monitoring the water quality of 39 public beaches along the Lake Superior shoreline from Duluth to north of Grand Marais. Conditions of the beaches, including public notices to avoid contact with the water due to poor water quality, will be posted on the telephone hotline at 218-725-7724 and... READ MORE >
The Ron Paul revolution completed its sweep over the Minnesota Republican Party convention held at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN May 18–19. Among the 175 delegates in attendance, two were Cook County residents, Jeff Dillehay and Garry Gamble. On Friday, State Representative Kurt Bills, who was endorsed by Paul, won a persuasive second ballot endorsement to... READ MORE >
Many good churchgoers realize that their knowledge of their own tradition is a little sketchy. Sunday School and confirmation classes seem distant, Sunday readings and sermons a bit hit-and-miss. Deepening Roots offers a chance to sink roots more deeply into the tradition – to explore the depths of the Judeo- Christian heritage, grow a clearer sense of God, and begin... READ MORE >
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center will open for the 2012 season at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26. This year’s temporary exhibit focuses on the history of Chik-Wauk Lodge, which operated on the museum site from 1934-1980. On the weekend of June 1-3, Chik-Wauk will host a series of birding-related hikes and presentations in conjunction with the Boreal Birding and Northern... READ MORE >
The Cook County Historical Society has been awarded a grant from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society for the purpose of upgrading and expanding its elementary school “Passport” program. For over 10 years the program has provided Cook County elementary students and their teachers with information and support materials on approximately 20 local historical sites.... READ MORE >
Mesabi Range Community & Technical College will be offering its two-year Industrial Mechanical Technology (millwright) diploma program in Silver Bay beginning in the fall semester of 2012. An informational session will be held at 6 p.m. May 29 in the Silver Bay High School Library. Quincy McNeil, dean of students at William Kelley High School, said, “This is an opportunity... READ MORE >
Trails provide a path for walking, hiking, riding, skiing and more. Are your trails holding up to the use they receive? Are they too muddy at times or do they wash out? Learn what you need to know to design, construct, and maintain sustainable trails for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, off-highway motorcycling, and all terrain vehicles.... READ MORE >
