The Happy Hikers will follow the trail along the east side of the river beginning at the wayside rest area on Highway 61. The first one-third mile takes you through the Temperance River Gorge. Interpretive signs explain the fascinating geology and formation of the numerous waterfalls, cascades and cauldrons that make up the river gorge. Follow the river for another... READ MORE >
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is seeking volunteers for its Foster Grandparent program, in partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors, a national service agency, to offer guidance and encouragement to at-risk children and youth in the community. Foster Grandparent volunteers are older adults who traditionally offer one-to-one mentoring in the classroom and other settings to children and youth who may be... READ MORE >
Do you have a favorite pet photo you would like to share? Tell us a little about your pet and send pictures and contact information to ccnh@boreal.org or Cook County News Herald, PO Box 757, Grand Marais MN 55604. Thank you!... READ MORE >
Rain. There was a 90 percent chance of rain, and it didn’t come, which was good news for 1,800 participants who rode in one of the four events hosted by Life Time (NYSE: LTH) on Saturday, June 25. As one finisher said, “I pedaled through some of the most scenic country this side of heaven.” Another rider commented, “I thought... READ MORE >
With Kole Anderson on the mound and the Viking’s offense in high gear, the Cook County/Silver Bay Senior Legion baseball team defeated South Ridge 13-3 in a game played at home on Friday, June 24. Lucas Stadler got things started with a first inning home run on an 0-1 count, scoring two runs with his blast. The Vikings scored four... READ MORE >
The Cook County Historical Museum has many photos yet to be identified. Your help in identifying is needed and would be most welcome. Over the coming weeks photos will be made available that need identification. Each photo will have an identifying number; todays is R992 and is believed to be 1937. Your answers should be sent to cchs@boreal.org. To identify... READ MORE >
Playing in Proctor, the Cook County/Silver Bay Sr. Legion team didn’t have quite enough in the tank to beat the team from Proctor. The game was played on Thursday, June 23. Proctor put up three runs in the first inning and one in the second. That’s all the runs the Rails would need as they beat the Vikings 4-2. The... READ MORE >
Now that staff, parents, and students have had an opportunity to take a deep breath after the end of the school year, it is time to reflect on one of the very impactful courses at ISD 166. The sixth grade Safety Class, taught by Emma Spoon, added some excellent new curriculum to an already jam-packed course of study. During May,... READ MORE >
This summer, Voyageurs National Park received a vibrant community mural celebrating the park’s waters and skies. With support from Voyageurs Conservancy, Sam Zimmerman served as a Community Artist and Educator in residence in the park. Sam served from June 26 – July 1, 2022. During his residency, Sam Zimmerman created a community mural on the shorelines of Voyageurs National Park.... READ MORE >
On Monday, June 27, Governor Tim Walz and House Speaker Melissa Hortman today announced a plan to return half of the state’s surplus back to Minnesotans in direct checks. The proposal would return half the remaining surplus back in the form of direct payments while legislators continue working on shared funding priorities, including education, public safety, childcare, and nursing homes.... READ MORE >
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