Will Surbaugh places 37th at Leadville

Brian Larsen Lutsen mountain biker Will Surbaugh, 21, had another great race at the Stages Cycling Leadville Trail race held in Colorado on August 12. Will bettered his time set two years ago and equaled his 37th place, crossing the line of this rugged course in 6:52:47.

Locals do well in the 2023 Silver Bay Men’s golf invitational

Always a fun event, a fair number of local golfers traveled to Silver Bay last weekend to compete in the two-day 64th annual Men’s Invitational held on the Silver Bay Golf Course. Cook County News-Herald columnist Steve Aldrich won the Super Sr.

BEYOND REASON

Back to School The days get shorter; acorns make their final descent, and the end of summer approaches. That means it’s time for kids to go back to school, the place for “ fancy book learnin’.” There’s a lot to like about school: teachers, classmates, and education.

Ball Club road closure and detour scheduled to start August 28

The bridge over Junco Creek on CR 27/Ball Club Rd is scheduled for replacement starting on Monday, August 28, the Cook County Highway Department announced today. The work will require road closure at approximately 2.0 miles north of the intersection with CSAH 8/Devil Track Rd and approximately 2.0 miles south of the intersection with FS170/The Grade.

Hungry Hippie Tacos expands to Duluth, Minnesota

Hungry Hippie Tacos and Hungry Hippie Hostel located in Grand Marais, has expanded to Duluth, Minnesota. “We celebrated our one-year anniversary this summer season at our new Duluth Hungry Hippie Tacos location, and we couldn’t be happier,” said co-owner Kate Keeble, who along with her husband Jeremy own the businesses.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., $25 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church.