Photo
Unique winter transportation! Full Story
Citizens share concerns after regional communications outage
The county survived a communications breakdown with the outside world Tuesday, January 26, 2010, but proponents of countywide fiber optic infrastructure believe the event is an example of the need for a better system. Full Story
EDA attorney: No pay, no director
At January meetings of the Cook County-Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA), there was considerable discussion of how to meet financial obligations and keep the EDA operating. The EDA board and Director Matt Geretschlaeger thought they may have found a temporary solution to the EDA’s financial problems—postponement of wages for Geretschlaeger. Full Story
An early May Day surprise
Although this issue arrives on the newsstand near Valentine’s Day, I have a different holiday on my mind. A long-ago mystery was solved this week—a May Day mystery.
For several years now, as May 1st rolled around I have wondered about the identity of the person who quietly left a May Day basket on my door— in 2004. Full Story
Exodus
Things are not always what they seem! The biblical reading that has cast its light on my path this week is the story of the miracle on the mountain when a few chosen disciples of Jesus saw him shining in glory and speaking with the great leaders of their history, Moses and Elijah, Luke 9:28-36. 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
Girls' Alpine Vikings advance to State
Larson, Rider qualify as individuals
Throughout the season, the Cook County/Silver Bay girls’ Alpine team has been making noise in the regional race circuit. The girls are strong and they won several meets with numerous top individual performances and plenty of hardware. Theseason’s typical meet consisted of eight to 10 regional teams with 75+ skiers at each meet. Full Story
Nordic Vikings finish season strong
Last Thursday, February 4, a small group of dedicated Nordic skiers headed off to Giants Ridge in Biwabik to compete in the Section 7 Nordic Ski Meet. This was the second trip to sections for varsity skiers Kieran Scannell and Shelby Ahrendt. Newcomers included Ben Seaton, Alex Ditmanson and Audrey Summers. You could sense that all of these kids were proud to be there representing their team. Full Story
Vikings polish off Agates, nipped by Timberwolves
The Cook County boys’ basketball team split in its back-to-back contests this past weekend to bring their overall season record to 7-7. On Friday, February 5, the Vikings beat the Two Harbors Agates 56-48 at home. On the following day, Cook County’s shooting woes cost them a victory, as Ely upended the Vikings, 34-41. Full Story
|
Click here for digital edition 
|
|
|
|
