The Violence Prevention Center’s new annual film fundraiser, Beyond the Reel, will take place on Sunday, May 19th at 3 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The event is reminiscent of past LUNAFEST film events, but with a few new twists.
Construction to align a portion of Mile Creek Road and construct a new bridge over Grand Portage Creek will begin on May 28, 2024, with anticipated completion in Fall 2024. The National Park Service published a Finding of No Significance Impact (FONSI) for the project on March 21, 2023.
The Bike Safety Rodeo has become a much loved and anticipated annual event in Grand Marais, bringing families and children from across the county together to help kids learn how to bike safely. Each year this event is possible thanks to community volunteers and this year, we need you! Over twenty volunteers are needed to make this event happen and there are still many roles available.
Photo reprinted from a November 1985 edition of the Cook County News-Herald. Louis Terrizzi holds the Mill Cat while on his lunch break.
SGT. TROY CHRISTIANSON Question: I purchased an old trailer to haul my riding lawn mower around, are brakes required on it? Answer: Brakes are required on all trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or more.
The Vikings received strong pitching from Hunter Gomez, and the bats came to life against the McGregor Mercs in a game played at home on Monday, May 6. The Vikings beat the Mercs 14-4, ending the game in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Vikings scored seven runs in that inning and looked to continue scoring when the game was called.
Just like baseball and softball some of the scheduled track meets have been cancelled due to inclement weather. One meets that came off as scheduled however was the April 30th track meet at Two Harbors. Below are the top ten Viking finishers for the boys’ and girls’ track teams.
The Cook County girls' fast-pitch softball team made short work of the visiting McGregor Mercs softball team, handing their guests a 19-1 loss on Monday, May 6. It was a game of collective effort and unity for the Vikings.
The spring Junior Pickleball Camp for Grades 3-5 will begin Monday, May 13th. The camp was pushed back a week in hopes of having better weather.
The CCHS boys' varsity baseball team traveled to Cromwell on Thursday, May 2. They faced a hot pitcher who allowed two hits and one run over six innings, and the Vikings fell 8-1.