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All up and down the North Shore, people have been hearing the drumming of grouse in the woods. Paul Sundberg of Grand Marais caught one in action. Full Story
County to hire firm to assist with hiring administrator
The county board continues to move forward on the possibility of hiring a county administrator upon the retirement of Personnel Director/Board Secretary Janet Simonen, but the process isn’t going as fast as some would like. The board discussed the process on May 14 and then again on May 21. Full Story
Neighbors object to temporary asphalt production near County Road 6
People may be pleased with the smooth ride they will have on County Road 7 after it is redone this summer, but not everyone is happy with where the asphalt for the road will be produced. Full Story
A legion of thanks
Driving to work this morning, I passed by the Poplar Grove Cemetery on the west side of Grand Marais. It looked different. Instead of a smattering of decorations; instead of a basket of faded roses or a bunch of daffodils on just a few gravestones, there was a reassuring orderliness about the hallowed place. Waving in the wind, marking many graves were dozens of small American flags. Full Story
Seeking a better way
The little boy was looking at a large plaque in the church narthex. There was name after name of men and women with dates behind each name. As the minister walked by the little boy asked, “Who are all these people?”
“Why son,” said the minister, “these are men and women who died in service.” Full Story
Community Calendar
Annual Memorial Day ServicesAt Maple Hill Cemetery Church 9:30 a.m. May 27.Veterans services at 11 a.m. at the Court House. Full Story
Boys’ varsity tennis team loses two matches
Scannell qualifies for state
The Cook County High School boys’ tennis team traveled to Cloquet on Tuesday, May 14, to take on the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton tennis team. This was only the fourth match of the season for the Vikings, but it was their last regular season match before section team competition began the following Thursday. Full Story
Cook County students recognized for athletic and academic accomplishments
An impressive number of scholarships and awards were distributed at the Cook County High School Awards and Scholarships Program on Monday, May 20, 2013, highlighting the hard work of Cook County students and the generous community that supports them. Full Story
Vikings upset top-rated Carlton in softball playoffs
What do they say about records once playoffs start? Throw them out, right?
That’s just what the 2-9 Cook County High School Viking fast pitch softball team did when they played 10-2 Carlton at Carlton on Wednesday, May 22.
Ninth-grader Alex Slanga pitched the whole game for the Vikings to lead them to the big win. Full Story
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