The count was full, and Harmon Killebrew had swung at a bad pitch, checking his swing. He looked back at the ump to see if he would get called for a strike, but unfortunately, Harmon had hit the ball. And, unfortunately for the pitcher, the ball went over the fence for a home run.
Some folks take their dog for a walk. Others take their dog out for a paddleboard adventure.
Oddz & Endz, Inc., after ten years leasing their current business location, purchased the building and land out of which the store has been operating. The purchase establishes the quirky community thrift store and their mission as a permanent component of Cook County, Grand Marais, and North Shore culture.
Come celebrate two lives well lived! Robert (Jerry to all) Carpenter passed away on October 13, 2022, in Duluth from Alzheimer’s. His wife Lorraine preceded him in death on June 19, 2012, after a hard battle with cancer.
John Franklin “Bj” Aman, 74, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away August 9, 2023. Born August 13, 1948, in Quincy, Illinois to B.
Zdenek Henry Pechacek lived a full and amazing life. Born in Usti Nad Orlici Czechoslovakia, October 20th, 1949, he grew up in a country ravaged by WWII and isolated by the Iron Curtain.
Duluth East boys’ and girls’ cross country teams dominated the North Shore Storm Invite competition held Thursday, August 31, on a perfect day for running. In addition to Duluth East and Cook County/Two Harbors, teams came from Cloquet, Moose Lake/Willow River/Barnum, Carlton/Wrenshall, and South Ridge.
Brian Larsen The Cook County High School football team opened its season at home on Friday, August 31, and lost 66-14 to Mountain Iron-Buhl (MIB) last year’s 9-Player State Champions. Rohan Rude, who is listed as a running back, outside linebacker and middle linebacker, was named Offensive Player of the Game for the Vikings.
I.S.D. 166 has partnered with Two Harbors High School to offer competitive swimming for CCHS students.
