Letters to the Editor
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September 2024
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Thunder Bay man dies in golf rollover accident at Superior National Golf Course
A bachelor party took a tragic turn when one of the attendees was injured and later succumbed to his injuries, casting a somber shadow over what was meant to be a joyous occasion. A 31-year-old Thunder Bay, Ontario man, Kristopher Reginato, died from injuries he sustained in a golf cart rollover accident on June 1 when a golf cart he was driving tipped and rolled.
Grand Marais City Council sets preliminary 2025 property Tax levy at 6.75 percent
The Grand Marais City Council met at the county courthouse on Wednesday, September 11, and set the 2025 preliminary levy at 6.75 percent. The final levy can be reduced but not increased from the 6.75 percent figure.
Volleyball beats Lakeview Christian Academy
The Cook County High School girls varsity volleyball team defeated the Lakeview Christian Academy volleyball team three games to two in a match played here on Tuesday, September 10. With the win, the Vikings up their record to two wins and two losses.
North Shore Storm cross country middle school team placed third at the Dan Conway Classic
On September 5, the North Shore cross country middle school boys and girls team traveled to the Pattison Golf Course in Superior, Wisconsin, to compete in the Dan Conway Classic high school cross country race(s).
Former CCHS grad completes 100-mile Superior Trail race
Kyle Martinson, 29, the son of Bruce and Cheryl Martinson, Schroeder, and a sterling Cook County ISD 166 High School graduate, completed the Superior Trail 100-mile trail race last weekend. Now residing in St. Paul, Kyle's roots in the community are still strong, and his achievement in the 102.9mile course in 34:59:55 is a source of local pride. He placed eighth in his age group (18-29) and finished 106th overall in the grueling race. Congratulations to Kyle!
The Vikings fall to the Floodwood Polar Bears
On Thursday, September 5, the Vikings lost 25-9, 25-23, and 25-18 to a talented Floodwood Polar Bear volleyball team. In game one, the Polar Bears clawed their way to a 15-3 lead over our Vikings.
Yvonne Block
Yvonne Marie (Denault) Block passed away on September 4th, 2024, at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her parents Emedee and Grace Denault; her brothers Robert and Laverne, and sister Doreen. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years (Bob) and five sons: Bob, Ray, Steve (Patty), Dave (Meghan), and Bruce; grandchildren Eryn, Peter, Brittany, Scott, Billy, Abbie, Molly, Bridget, Keira, Rush, Tara, Yvonne, Anna, Sydney and Ellie; great grandchildren Camden, Theodore, Zoe, Jacob, Xavier, Thea and Natalie; Ross, Reese, Ryan, Rebecca.
Jean Skinner
1933-2024 Jean Elizabeth Dingman Skinner passed away early morning, August 31, 2024, in Duluth, MN. Born in Minneapolis January 26, 1933, to Paul and Myrtle (Solberg) Dingman, she graduated as valedictorian from Washburn High School in 1951, earned her B.S.
