It was a tough week for the Vikings girls' volleyball team as they wrapped up regular season play at home. On Monday, October 16, the Ely Timberwolves came to town to face the Vikings, and the Vikings were flat, losing 25-12, 25-11, and 25-7.
Cook County Commissioners held a short but productive county board meeting on October 10. Cook County Highway Engineer Robbie Hass came with several agenda items before the board.
Cook County had little trouble with Cass Lake-Bena Panthers in their Friday, October 6 matchup, taking a 62-6 win at Cass Lake. Viking quarterback Hunter Rex only threw the ball four times, completing three passes for 82 yards and one touchdown.
Foster Care: Providing support for families and children in times of need “My foster home helped me feel love, safety, and comfort. My foster parents treated me like I was one of their own.
Brian Larsen The combined Cook County/Two Harbors cross country boys and girls squads ran well at the Ely Invitational held on October 5 at the Ely golf course, with both the boys and girls junior high squads taking first place. Junior High Girls’ results Sophia Schut won the Junior High Girl's 2.6-kilometer race at 10:29 to lead the team to victory.
Brian Larsen The idea might go up in smoke but a county commissioner is asking for the county to look at the possibility of owning and operating a county cannabis dispensary. When the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill signed by Governor Tim Waltz making cannabis legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess earlier this year, several local businesses began looking at the possibility of selling cannabis and related products to improve their bottom line.
Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after voting against a disastrous resolution to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. “This is a sad day for America.
Where in the 2024 county budget is the line item covering deferred maintenance on county/ public-owned buildings? The 'plan' called for beginning in 2023 on many of the buildings. A community center roof was leaking in May 2022.
The Boundary Waters Advisory Committee (“BWAC”) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that has been restoring, maintaining, and advocating for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness trails for over two decades. In 2022 alone, BWAC volunteers collectively spent 9,475 hours performing volunteer service on trail, equivalent to over $300,000 in wilderness stewardship value to the public good. Much of this work is done thanks to a partnership with the United States Forest Service (USFS) – Superior National Forest. While BWAC is maintained by volunteers, an integral contact for the organization is the USFS assistant district ranger.
Local farmers markets are about so much more than fresh tomatoes and carrots! Markets provide access to healthy food, support local growers, and provide an avenue for strengthening community ties. The Grand Marais Farmers Market takes place on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Cook County Community Center. The market is managed by the Community Center in partnership with the Northwoods Food Project. As the end of the season draws near, we wanted to highlight some of the amazing successes and benefits the market has provided the community this year.