Cook County Education Foundation announces the date for E.A.T.s
The Cook County Schools Education Foundation wants to announce that Thursday, March 7, is the date for their annual fundraiser, E.A.T.S (Enriching Academic Through Sustenance). This event is an opportunity for ticket holders to eat tasty samples provided by local restaurants and food vendors, in addition to supporting the students of ISD 166 by purchasing a ticket and bidding on the many silent auction items always available.
Bradley Craig Rude
Bradley Craig Rude, born on April 8, 1948, in Duluth, MN. passed away on October 12, 2023.
Donna ‘Donnie’ J. Engel Wilson
Donnie passed away on September 30, 2023 from kidney failure. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
BEYOND REASON
The decorative element For some reason, many holidays have a decorative element to them. Some put bunnies and pastel eggs out for Easter. The Fourth of July is the only time when good people should be permitted to talk about bunting. And, Christmas is, of course, the green and red elephant in the room that we shall presently ignore.
Story Scouts get hands-on training to test for invasive species
“You have to be a pirate to use a microscope,” explained Janet Groenert to a group of curious young children at the YMCA last Friday, October 13. “Close one eye and look into the microscope with your open eye.
Seventh-grade volleyball team wins Polar League title
Brian Larsen Talent, grit, and determination pretty well describe the Cook County seventh-grade girl's volleyball team. And add selflessness because it took all of that to claim the seventh-grade Polar League championship.
Pet adoption for rescue animals was a success!
Arrowhead Animal Rescue (ARR) held a pet adoption for rescue cats, kittens, and two dogs last Saturday at the Hub Senior Center in Grand Marais. While the dogs weren't on hand, quite a few sweet kittens and older cats were available to see, hold, and pet. The adoption process takes a few days, so no cats or kittens left with new owners on Saturday. That said, quite a few applications were filled out, so many people will soon have a furry new friend living with them.
Vikings fall to Ely, Cromwell-Wright
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.