With a flurry of snowflakes
With a flurry of snowflakes filling the air and covering the ground
January 2025
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Federal Wilderness bill affecting the Thye-Blatnik bill does not pass Congress
Despite its successful passage in the U.S. Senate in December 2024, the federal wilderness bill, a crucial initiative by Minnesota Senator Tina Smith to permanently address the 1948 Thye-Blatnik bill, faced a setback in the House of Representatives. This development carries significant implications for the residents of Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties.
2025 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon postponed to March 2 due to unsafe trail conditions
[Duluth, MN, January 2, 2025] â The Board of Directors of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has announced that the 2025 race will be postponed to March 2, 2025, due to unsafe trail conditions. Recent assessments revealed insufficient snow and icy terrain along the 300-mile course, creating hazardous conditions for sled dogs and mushers.
Cook County Board of Commissioners holds their annual organizational meeting
Wasting little time at the opening of the first Cook County Board of Commissioners meeting of the new year on January 7, 2025, Kim Shepard administered the Oath of Office to Garry Gamble, District 2, Ann Sullivan, District 4, and Jeanne Peterson, County Attorney.
2025 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon postponed to March 2 due to unsafe trail conditions
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Nordic skiers perform well at early meets
Proctor Invite kicked off the Nordic ski racing season on December 10th at the Grand Avenue Nordic Center in Duluth. Over 270 skiers took on the challenging hills and turns with names like Carnage Corner. Our young team fared well in this first race of the season on man-made snow.
Winter Solstice Shadow Puppet Performance draws a nice crowd
The Good Harbor Hill Players annual winter solstice shadow puppet performance at the North House Folk School was well attended on Friday, December 20, as onlookers watched Whoo Shall I Say is Calling? This yearâs shadow puppet play featured a nocturnal bird, an owl who hunts at night.
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The trail on Cascade River might be a bit slippery
The trail on Cascade River might be a bit slippery
Boys win one, lose one in Ely Christmas tournament
The Cook County High School boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to Ely the day after Christmas to take part in the annual two day holiday tournament, and came home with mixed results.