Dorothy Peterson
Dorothy Peterson, 94 of Hovland, Minnesota passed away January 20, 2024 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors. Born on October 18,1929 to John and Dolly Koss of Hovland, she loved and lived on the north shore her entire life.
February 2024
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Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club hosts snowmobile drag races on Hungry Jack Lake
BRIAN LARSEN So what if there is little snow? The show, as they say, must go on! The Cook County Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club did just that as they hosted the annual Hungry Jack Lake Drag Races on a brisk Saturday. Below are the winners.
The Vikings JV girls’ basketball team loses to the McGregor Mercuries
BRIAN LARSEN The Cook County Junior Varsity girl's basketball team got off to a fast start against the McGregor Mercuries (Mercs) taking a 5-0 lead but after that it was all McGregor, who pushed to a 43-17 win. The game was played at home on February 13.
Time to buy new hunting, fishing licenses
Now is the time of year for anglers and hunters to buy new fishing and hunting licenses. Minnesota fishing, hunting and trapping licenses for 2023 expire Thursday, Feb. 29. Licenses for 2024 are now available wherever fishing and hunting licenses are sold, online (mndnr.gov/ buyalicense) and by telephone at 888-665-4236. Online buyers can print the license or choose to receive a text or email that when displayed on a mobile device serves as proof of a valid fish or game license to state conservation officers.
The International Pickleball tournament was a big success!
ROBERT PRANIS The Winter Smash Pickleball Tournament for Grand Marais and Thunder Bay pickleball players was the first indoor pickleball tournament held at the Grand Marais YMCA. We had over 50 participants in various skill levels, from Novice to Advanced.
COUNTY CONNECTIONS
The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is a five-year roadmap for improving community health in Cook County and is being developed with community input in the coming months. The CHIP builds off the Community Health Assessment (CHA), which was developed for 20232027 last year, with input from a group of over 35 community members.
Lutsen Resort fire update
Following the fire that destroyed the iconic Lutsen Lodge on February 6, questions have arisen about the cause of the fire. On Friday, February 9, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office put out a news release stating “The Minnesota State Fire Marshall’s Office and Cook County Sheriff’s Office want to notify everyone that the area of the Lutsen Resort main lodge is an official crime scene.” Later that day they corrected the news release explaining, “The cause of the fire at the Lutsen Resort Main Lodge is still under investigation.
State Bound!
Most cross country skiers dream of Blue Extra days. Those are the days where the snow is plentiful and the temperature is around 20F: perfect classic skiing conditions. Just apply a little Blue Extra wax to your skis' kick zone, and the skiing is easy. In a normal winter, we are typically blessed with many Blue Extra days here in Cook County. But this year, I don't think those words were ever uttered in the chalet when our high school skiers were choosing their wax. In fact for the last many weeks a new word has entered their lexicon: Klister.
Matters of Record
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the punishment exceeds $150 and/or ten days in jail and/or includes one year of supervised adult probation. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.
BEYOND REASON
The Trend Let me say up front - I don’t do trends. I don’t set trends, don’t follow trends.