Five units damaged by fire at Bluefin Bay Resort
Firefighters from eight fire districts in Cook County as well as from Finland and Silver Bay in Lake County were paged to assist at a fire at Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte on Saturday, June 8. By the time the fire was extinguished and all departments were released, it was almost 10 p.m. and five condominium units at the popular North Shore resort had been severely damaged. Full Story
County attorney office operations questioned
The county board is not feeling comfortable in its relationship with the county attorney. On June 11, 2013, the commissioners discussed their surprise at finding out secondhand that County Attorney Tim Scannell had entered into a contract with attorney Vernon D. Swanum of Duluth for legal services while Assistant County Attorney Molly Hicken is out on parental leave. Full Story
Fire destroys two homes on Devil Track Lake
Cook County Law Enforcement received an emergency call from Devil Track Landing at 5:17 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 reporting a house fire on Fireweed Lane. When Maple Hill and Grand Marais fire departments arrived on the scene at 5:34 p.m. and 5:39 p.m. the house was fully engulfed and flames were spreading to the soffit of the house next door. Full Story
Asking for Trouble
For a few years now I have wanted to get a puppy. Our golden retriever Fearless is getting older and I thought it would be good for him to have a companion. And I thought it would be good for a puppy to have an older, well-trained dog to learn from. My husband Chuck, however, did not agree. He said after we lost Fearless, we should not get another dog. Full Story
A joyous procession of life
“In the moment” is a phrase I have heard plenty of times to describe being focused and completely involved. I am “in the moment” this week as I write this article, and for a wonderful reason. I have been given a fabulous new job description for the week – I am the Bethlehem Vacation Bible School Imagination Station Leader! Full Story
Community Calendar
Upcoming events atChik-Wauk Museum and Nature CenterFish Fry Luncheon Fundraiser, June 17, 12:00 p.m.;U.S. Forest Service Naturalist Presentation, June18, 3:00 p.m.; Stories with Bill and Harriet, June 19,11:00 a.m. Museum open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Full Story
West End Calendar
Tofte Town MeetingHeld the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at theTofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. Lutsen Township Monthly MeetingsHeld the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. atthe Lutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. Full Story
Warren sets school record at state track championships
We headed down to the Minnesota High School League State Track and Field Championships on Friday, June 7 at Hamline University in St. Paul. As reported last week, senior sprinter Peter Warren had qualified for the 100-meter and 400-meter dashes at the Section 7A finals. Full Story
Lars Scannell finishes strong at State
Cook County High School sophomore Lars Scannell participated in the Minnesota State Class A Individual Tennis Tournament on Thursday and Friday, June 6-7, at the Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center in Minneapolis. Lars qualified for this tournament by winning the Section 7A Individual Tennis Tournament, held in Virginia, Minnesota on May 22. Full Story
Great season for Viking track and field
As senior sprinter Peter Warren headed to the State track meet, Coach April Wahlstrom took a look back at the great season that just finished for all of the Viking Track Team members. Full Story
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