North House Unplugged draws well
Attendance at the many events held at North House Folk School last week was high as the school was a hub of activity. The two-day Unplugged concert drew about 1,100.
Football team falls to Littlefork-Big Falls
Referees took away a first quarter touchdown by MaCoy Fairbanks on a kickoff return in the Vikings' matchup against Littlefork-Big Falls last Friday that had it counted, would have won the game for the Cook County Vikings. However, the other Viking team prevailed 18-16 in a defensive battle that saw defenses bend, but rarely break.
Ski Trails to Minnesota Legends
Ski trails to Minnesota legends, generosity to community connections - even in a small town chance encounters can be filled with discoveries. As the head coach of the Cook County High School Nordic ski team, I sometimes receive a call from someone interested in donating ski equipment to the team. This time it was Nancy Simkunas, sister of Kim Carlsted-Gillis. Kim, and her husband, Burt, homesteaded just east of Grand Marais, and they were enthusiastic cross country skiers to say the least.
Grand Portage Walk for Alzheimer’s
Team Grand Portage raised nearly $1,600 on Saturday, September 9th in memory or to honor a loved one with dementia, or walked to support a dementia free world. Some thirty-five folks donned purple shirts and joined together to walk three miles to end Alzheimer’s and show there support for a dementia-free world.
Vikings have no trouble with Bigfork
The Cook County Vikings football team put up 40 first have points and coasted to a 62-0 win over the Bigfork Huskies football team at home on Friday, September 7. While the offense hummed right along the defense was even better, holding the Huskies to ten yards of total offence for the game.
Reading Is Magic!
Grand Marais Public Library invites the community to Reading Is Magic, a magic show that encourages youths toward a lifelong love of reading. Performed by Chaz Misenheimer, this free public event happens at the library on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Surveys show Telehealth is a useful tool for Cook County residents
What do Cook County residents think about their internet access? On behalf of the Department of Employment and Economic Development Office of Broadband Development (OBD), Wilderness Health listened and surveyed Cook County residents as part of a statewide plan to understand the stories behind internet and digital access.
Rec Park is up from last year
While August revenues were flat compared to last year, the Grand Marais Rec Park is up seven percent overall from 2022, said Rec Park Director Dave Tersteeg, who was addressing the park board at the September 5 meeting.