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Nathan Schroeder of Chisholm at the start of the 27th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in Duluth on Sunday, January 31, 2010. Full Story
DFL straw poll picks Bakk
Forty-seven democrats attended the 2010 Cook County Democratic- Farm-Labor (DFL) caucus and Cook County convention at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts Tuesday, February 2. Theparty platform was not debated, but the group spent some time discussing whom the delegates to the 8th District and state conventions would support for governor. Full Story
Republican caucus chooses Seifert for governor
The Cook County Community Center was a busy place before and during the Republican Party Caucus on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Local GOP party leaders had to wait for Tai Chi classes to end to set up chairs for the 22 citizens who came out to participate in grass roots government. Full Story
The Clementine system
I used to be a much more organized person. I jokingly blame the chaotic condition of my desk and countertops on the fact that I reside in the unorganized tax district of Grand Marais. But truthfully, it’s just that I no longer have the time and energy to keep up with filing. Full Story
Encountered by God
As we follow the Bible readings for this part of the church year, we begin Sundays at Bethlehem this February with a fishing story, Luke 5:1-11. In the story we meet three men who had been skunked after a night of fishing and yet had the faith to try again when a stranger told them how. Well, I have sympathy for the men in this story; I got skunked fishing the other day. Full Story
Community Calendar
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
West End Calendar
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
Back-to-back blowouts for Vikes
Lady Knights & Wrens overwhelmed
Following a tough loss on the road to Floodwood last week, the Vikings responded with a vengeance, as they completely overwhelmed the Babbitt Lady Knights and Wrenshall Wrens in backto back blowout wins. On Thursday, January 28, the Vikings traveled to Babbitt where they came away with a 75-27 win. Thenext night, Cook County played at home and dismantled the Wrenshall Wrens, 74-23. Full Story
A Super Bowl Bummer
Usually, I am as excited as anyone for the Super Bowl. We usually have some friends over, cook up some “game food” like burgers, nachos, chicken wings, etc., and then sit back to enjoy the greatest game on earth. Full Story
Number 18 and The Posse at Pincushion
Over 300 skiers from the Arrowhead region filled the trails at the Cook County Invitational ski meet at Pincushion Mountain on Friday, January 29. Theday started very cold but the bright sun and calm winds helped make it a great day for skiing—and watching—all the action. Many volunteer hands made for light work in jobs ranging from concessions to timing and organizing. Full Story
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