Vikings loss to Cromwell ends season
Brian Larsen The Vikings traveled to Cromwell on Thursday, March 7, to face the Cromwell Cardinals in the first round of the Section 7 playoffs.… Login to continue reading Login…
March 2024
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Liam the Leprechaun
Liam the Leprechaun LIAM, a leprechaun, three-and-a-half-feet tall, Kelly-green suit, white shirt, buckles on his green top hat, belt, and shoes, sits on one end of a short stone bridge overlooking a small river. ROB PEREZ approaches from the other end of the bridge.
Volunteers receive training on new SAR equipment
A recent tragedy this past summer served as the impetus that will benefit the local Search and Rescue (SAR) department, the Emergency Medical System (EMS) and our local guests and residents. In 2023, numerous water fatalities plagued the Arrowhead region, three of them in Cook County.
Boys’ alpine ski team places fourth at state
Goshi Dimitrov finished 32nd overall at the 2024 Minnesota Boys' Alpine state ski meet held at Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik to lead the Vikings to a fourth-place team finish, the best team finish for a boys' or girls' team in years.
Cook County YMCA and Minnesota Children’s Press Connect with Oshki Ogimaag Students
In a remarkable collaboration, the Grand Maraisbased Cook County YMCA and Minnesota Children’s Press teamed up with Oshki Ogimaag Anishinaabe Culture and Language Charter School to bring instruction in swimming and water safety — along with writing, drawing and book production — to 19 elementary school students of the Grand Portage band of Ojibwe.
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all to be safe and to follow the rules!
The Battle Against the Eastern Spruce Budworm Continues
Resuming in the Spring of 2024, North Shore Superior Pest Management of Grand Marais, will be continuing its program for the treatment of “Cabin Site” White Spruce and Balsam Fir for Spruce Budworm. We will be expanding our service this year, adding another team of applicators.
So What is Truth?
So What is Truth? In this era of social media and misinformation, how can we possibly know what to believe? Last winter our community hosted a group of international journalists with the World Press Institute, and one of them, believe it or not, worked for the BBC as a “Disinformation Specialist.” What??? What is this world coming to? It’s interesting to note that there’s a difference between Misinformation and Disinformation. Misinformation is defined as inaccuracies that stem from inadvertent error, sort of like gossip based on a truth.
NSH: Buy A Saddle
As noted in February, A country-raised friend of mine told me a wise thing about reputation. Recently, some 750 people signed a petition for drastic changes in North Shore Health (NSH).
Winter Wellness Recipes
Winter Wellness Recipes A few weeks ago, I wrote about various spices to include in your diet for winter wellness of mind and body. This week, I would like to give you an array of recipes and examples of how to include these delightful spices into your diet! First looking at beverages, the classic Chai is an excellent start.