West End 4th of July festivities on track
The West End of the county is once again gearing up for a fun-filled 4th of July. Jessa at the Birch Grove Foundation said the festival at the Tofte Town Hall will feature all the traditional favorites. Full Story
Hovland artists featured at annual festival July 4-5
Don't miss a showcase of the artistry of 22 Hovland area residents and fantastic local musical talent July 4 and 5 at the Hovland Town Hall. Featured will be locally produced artwork and woodwork, jewelry, photography, wood turning/bowl-making, basketry, watercolor and much more. Full Story
Garden Tea Party at Last Chance Gallery
Last Chance Gallery is hosting a garden tea party on Sunday, July 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. Art demonstrations and displays will also be featured. The art demonstrations all connect to the gardens or tea. Anna Hess will demonstrate pleine aire painting and display garden paintings. Nancy Daley will demonstrate the papermaking process using plant materials. Full Story
Summertime art at Cross River Heritage Center
Schroeder artist Bruce Palmer has a summertime exhibit of his painting in the Fireplace Room of the Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder. His work will be on display until July 4. Palmer began serious pursuit of painting in 1958 at the St. Paul Art Center on Summit Avenue. His teachers have included Paul Kramer, Clement Haulpers, Mac LeSuer and Bernie Quick. Full Story
Locals survive heat of 2009 Grandma's Marathon
The 33rd running of Grandma's Marathon Saturday, June 20, 2009 was a hot, humid one with a heat index so high that the event's medical director almost called it off. Of the 14 Cook County residents registered for the 26.2-mile race that runs along the lake from Two Harbors to Duluth, five finished. Full Story
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Several Sawtooth Elementary School students participated in a St. Jude's math-a-thon by completing math assignments. Those who raised money were (L-R) Julia Larsen, Autumn Sturm, Hannah Toftey, Sarah Toftey, fourth grade teacher Jana Larson, Samantha Scalise, Logan Backstrom, Douglas Pervais. (Not pictured: Tarin Hanson and Alicia Smith. Full Story
Three Cook County students advance in state history competition
Three students from the Cook County Middle School's eighth grade class advanced from the regional competition at UMD to the state competition during the recent Minnesota State History Day held at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. Full Story
Award-winning local radio—WTIP
WTIP North Shore Community Radio is the recipient of two awards. Deb Benedict, the station's director, has been selected as Broadcaster of the Year by the Independent Public Radio network, AMPERS. The station was also recognized for its work during the Ham Lake fire. Full Story
Jessica Nelson on St. Scholastica dean's list
Jessica Nelson of Grand Marais has been named to the 2009 spring semester dean's list at the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth. Jessica is the daughter of Tom and Patty Nelson of Grand Marais, and is a 2007 graduate of Cook County High School. Full Story
Rysdahl, Noyce named to St. Mary's dean's list
Bradlee Rysdahl of Tofte and Elliot Doherty Noyce of Grand Marais have been named to the second semester dean's list at St. Mary's University. Rysdahl is the son of Jeanne and Dennis Rysdahl of Tofte. Full Story
Sande earns degree, named to NDSU dean's list
Leif A. Sande of Grand Marais is among 1,300 students who graduated from North Dakota State University in Fargo this spring. Sande earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, and graduated with honors. Full Story
Gecas named to dean's list at the University of Minnesota, Morris
Paul Gecas of Grand Marais has been named to the University of Minnesota, Morris dean's list for Spring Semester. Paul is the son of Greg and Barb Gecas of Grand Marais. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have earned a GPA of 3. Full Story
Bohnen, Larson earn honors at CLC
Victor Bohnen and Benjamin Larson are among 315 Central Lakes College students named to the 2009 spring semester dean's list. Victor is a 2005 graduate of Cook County High School and is the son of Nonie Bohnen and Bill and Dawn Daniels Bohnen of Grand Marais. Full Story
Cook County Schools 2008-2009 Honor Roll
4th Quarter "A" Honor Roll Grade Six Liam Abelon Daniel Ahrendt Ashley Berglund Samuel Deschampe Danielle Hansen Brenna Hay Aubry Lewis Alexander Murray Emma Nalezny Emma Olfson Elizabeth O'Phelan Caroline Palmer Full Story
May Students of the Month!
At the end of each month, the Cook County Middle and High School faculty select one boy and one girl from each class to represent the schools as their students of the month. Full Story
Qwest donating to Cook County schools
Qwest customers who sign up for paperless billing and pay their bills online have the option of designating the equivalent of 1% of their monthly bill to the eligible school district of their choice - on Qwest's dime, not the customer's. Full Story
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