“USFS Ranger Jon Benson to be awarded by BWCAW Trail Organization”

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.

Preservation care of county buildings should begin now

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.

Stauber opposed Motion to Vacate

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.

Local businesses question a proposal for the county to explore operating a county-owned cannabis dispensary

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.

Junior High cross country teams victorious at the Ely Invitational

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.

Viking volleyball lose a squeaker to Carlton/Wrenshall

Viking volleyball lost a squeaker to Carlton/Wrenshall. The gym was packed on Thursday, October 5, as fans came to cheer on the Cook County girls' volleyball squad against the always-tough Carlton/Wrenshall team.

Volleyball team falls to MIB, Cherry

The Cook County High School Volleyball team got off to an excellent start in their Monday, October 9 home match against the Mountain Iron-Buhl volleyball team, taking the first game 25-16. However, MIB prevailed 25-15 in the next game to even the match.

Viking Pony League football team is unbeaten

In its second year, the Vikings Pony League team has remained unbeaten, winning its first playoff game last Saturday 40-0 over Cherry. Next, their most formidable opponent will be the Floodwood Pony League team, which they face this Saturday in the playoffs.

Harbor View Apartments to be sold

The three-story Harbor View Apartments will be sold by the Oliver Companies, Inc. to a private entity with a closing date as soon as this Friday, October 13.