Guard rails go up at “The Pines”
In November 2008, concern rippled through the community when it was learned that a repaving project on the Gunflint Trail threatened the cluster of old growth white pines dubbed “The Pines.” Since the repaving project was being funded with federal dollars, the Gunflint Trail would have to be reconstructed, from Hedstrom Lumber to the Trout Lake Road, to meet federal safety standard Full Story
Santa's Workshop
Santa’s Workshop at the Senior Center Saturday, December 5, 2009 was a busy place. Full Story
Lack of snowfall no problem for Lutsen Mountains
Downhill skiers who are dismayed over the lack of snow have no need to worry. December’s temperatures have been perfect for snowmaking, which creates exactly the kind of base Lutsen Mountains hopes for. Full Story
What did you do?
When I had my birthday last September, the most unusual gift I received from a parishioner was a subscription to the Sunday New York Times.
This has been a wonderful gift. The Sunday New York Times
is so big that it takes me Sunday afternoon, Sunday night, Monday evening, and sometimes part of Tuesday to get through it all. Full Story
Historical Reflections
Do you have an old
picture or a story from
years gone by that you
would like to share with
Cook County News-
Herald readers? Full Story
COMMUNITY CALEN DAR
Cook County AA Meetings
Mondays:
Open Meeting, 7:30 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is potluck/speaker meetings. Potluck at 6:30 PM and speaker at 7:30).
Tuesdays:
Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM, First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Full Story
WE ST END CALE N DAR
Tofte Town Meeting
Held the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Tofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. 4/18tfn
Lutsen Township Monthly Meetings
Held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lutsen Town Hall located at 116 Caribou Trail. 3/22b-tfn Full Story
Vikings tame Lions for first win of season
The Cook County girls’ basketball team earned its first victory of the season with a 72-12 win over Lakeview Christian Academy. The Vikings played a great all-around game to start off their season. Five Vikings finished in double figures as the outmatched Lions were overwhelmed with Cook County’s more athletic and talented lineup. Full Story
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The Cook County Curling Club invited the community to open curling on Sunday, December 6 and Monday, December 7. Current curling club members honed their skills and novices had a chance to try the Northland sport. Anyone interested in joining the curling club is encouraged to call Brian Smith at (218) 387-2052 or (218) 370-8167. Full Story
Vikings lose to Spartans in season opener
The Cook County boys’ basketball season opened up Friday night at home against the Nashwauk-Keewatin Spartans. After just seven days of practice, the Vikings and Spartans battled it out on the hardwood with Nashwauk coming away with the victory, 57-46. The Vikings lack of rebounding and poor free throw shooting prevented them from making a second half comeback. Full Story
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