The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting private woodland owners with two or more acres of forested property to participate in a new effort to help improve and advance forest inventory across Minnesota.
The Cook County Curling Club held its annual Two Person Open Champagne Bonspiel this past weekend with five out-of-town teams participating in a pool of 10 teams who played a round-robin format. Glen and Yvonne Novak's team from the Duluth Curling Club took first place in the A-Event.
The scene was festive at the Pincushion trails on Tuesday morning. Buses filled the parking lot; colorful team tents dotted the stadium, the finish-line flags flapped in the breeze while spectators cheered throughout the course. At the beginning of January, it was unclear whether our annual home meet would be able to be held. But the stars aligned - we had enough snow to groom our Snowman loops and West Overlook, and the cold temperatures moderated enough to race safely.
The ice rinks and warming house at the Cook County Community Center were opened for the season on Saturday, January 13. The warming house is open and staffed daily from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Skate rentals cost $2/pair, or a season pass of skate rentals for individuals is $20. Skate sharpening services are available for $5 per pair. The warming house also has concessions including popcorn, snacks, and hot cocoa and coffee.
The Cook County Boys' varsity basketball team traveled to McGregor last Friday, January 12, and lost to the McGregor Mercs 61-49. It was a winnable game that got away from the Vikings.
Brian Larsen The Cook County Chamber of Commerce's first 'Chamber Connect' of 2024 was held at Dappled Fern Fibers, 15 Broadway Ave., downtown Grand Marais, on Tuesday, January 16th, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Brian Larsen The Grand Marais City Council met on January 10 and conducted various business, including their annual organizational meeting. The Consent Agenda was first on the council's to do list, which was unanimously approved.
Todd Ford, Public Information Coordinator North Shore Health (NSH) recognized a major gap in care for patients needing mental healthcare in the community. Patients were coming into the ER with specialized mental healthcare needs.
Please submit obituaries to ccnh@boreal.org. Nancy Joy Cihlar, 75, of Grand Marais, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at CareFree Living in Silver Bay.
Fans of sled dog racing will be excited to learn that the Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog race will be held again this year, albeit a month later than usual. With the recent snow, rescheduling the Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race to February 10, 2024, was a good idea.