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.
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Who knew? Early in December I developed a toothache, just in time for the holidays. Go figure.
Skyport airport is gone today, just a long, flat, straight patch of weeds and grass and ghosts of airplanes, but at one time, it was a hub of activity. It was the airport for Grand Marais and the surrounding area. An airport started by Clarence Krotz, a World War Two pilot with 73 missions over two tours of duty who saw action in Sardinia, Italy, North Africa, and the European Theater. Clarence was nearly killed on his last mission when a cannon shell blew through the nose of his B-26 Lockheed Martin Marauder, killing his co-pilot. He was discharged in 1945 at age 25 with a fist full of military medals and moved from his Chicago home to Cook County, purchasing the 77-acre Bent's Resort on Devil Track Lake for $8,000. However, the County informed him of a surveying error that meant he had purchased land along Devil's Track Lake. If he wanted the land to build an airstrip, he would have to pay the County another $8,000, a hefty sum that required a bank loan.
Mother nature is difficult, if not impossible, to replicate— se in point - the snowflake, a delicate crystal with complex shapes. Now envision artificial snow: small, tiny ice balls. There's nothing pretty about it, but it's skiable, and this year, the Cook County Nordic High School team has been grateful for it.
is a video presentation by Frederick Dudderar. He will show it at the Schroeder Town Hall on Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 2-4 p.m., following the Tofte Historical Society Annual Meeting.
Are you planning a trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? Then, make sure to apply for a permit. There isn't a lottery for permits anymore, so reservations for all entry points can be made on a first-come, first-served basis starting Wednesday, January 31, at 9 a.m.
Cook County PHHS is excited to announce that more free youth day passes are available at the YMCA. These passes are available to any Cook County youth under the age of 18 and the accompanying adult for youth ages 10 and under. There is no paperwork to complete, just check in at the front desk.