It won’t be too long before the school will have to build another trophy case to house all of the hardware the kids are bringing home. Two weeks ago the school’s two Envirothon teams took home two trophies for their high state qualifying places in the regional Envirthon tournament. Cook County High School sent two teams to compete at the... READ MORE >
Here’s a tip of the hat to the Vikings’ baseball team which has gone on quite a win streak. Over the last two weeks the Vikings have taken seven wins with one loss, as they get ready for the playoffs. Here are some excerpts of the most recent games played. Vikings take win over Floodwood Last Thursday, May 17, the... READ MORE >
The Ely Marathon takes place September 22, 2018, in Ely, Minnesota. The Portage Division will include options for those who are searching for the challenge of portaging a canoe for the entire 26.2- mile race on their own, or a team relay division which will allow up to six members on each team. The Boundary Waters Bank Half Marathon, which... READ MORE >
The Cook County girls’ softball team ended their season earlier than they wanted to, losing to the Barnum Bombers in the playoffs by one run. The game was on Tuesday, May Barnum. The Vikings jumped out in front early, scoring two runs in the first inning. Barnum, however, answered with four first-inning runs of its own. “Our offense got quiet... READ MORE >
Once again Cook County School District I.S.D. 166 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided,... READ MORE >
Each year, fisheries staff from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Grand Marais area office conducts fisheries surveys and assessments to monitor changes in fish populations, and to evaluate management strategies. Survey methods and frequencies vary based on the types of information needed for ongoing management evaluations in individual lakes and streams. Large lakes with heavy use are surveyed more... READ MORE >
The Great Expectations School plant sale continues! There is still a great selection of annuals, perennials herbs and veggies. Stop by the hoop house at Great Expectations School located at 550 E. 5th St. Park in the parking lot off the new Gunflint Trail for easiest access. Shop during daylight hours. Questions? 218- 387-9322.... READ MORE >
Campers and other visitors planning to have campfires at state parks, state forests and other public lands managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources need to be aware of new firewood rules beginning this year. New rules were needed, because quarantine boundaries instituted for gypsy moth and emerald ash borer made the former rules problematic. Under the new rules,... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Public Library launches its “Reading Takes You Everywhere” summer reading program on June 1. Throughout the summer, the library will host a range of free activities for children and teens to encourage and support a love of reading. Participants can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. Activities include: * Story time each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., June... READ MORE >
On Saturday, May 12, at 12:01 a.m. Governor Mark Dayton cast his line and officially proclaimed Clean Drain Dry Day, signaling the start to the Minnesota Fishing Opener. With over 1.6 million anglers hitting the frozen or thawed waters, the fishing opener was the perfect opportunity to educate anglers on the importance of invasive species prevention. But now that the... READ MORE >
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