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Cook County boys bow out of Section 7A tournament play
The Cook County boys' basketball team displayed remarkable resilience in a hard-fought match against the Cromwell/Wright basketball team. Despite the 71-59 loss in the play-off match played at Cromwell on Wednesday, March 5, the team's determination was evident throughout the game.
Northwoods Volunteer Connection Launches ‘Sponsor a Day of Trail Work’ Program
Northwoods Volunteer Connection (NVC), a nonprofit dedicated to trail stewardship in the Superior National Forest, has launched a new initiative to support its work maintaining trails and preserving public lands.
ISD 166 Robotics team readies for largest high school robotics competition in the world
BRIAN LARSEN Despite the school being closed for Presidents’ Day, Sara Anderson, the ISD Robotics coach, along with two dedicated students, Ava Niemeyer, a freshman, and Ian Cooley, a sophomore, were hard at work in the school’s shop class, preparing the team’s robot. They were joined by Marie Tessier, a mentor and software development specialist, in their efforts.
Stauber Reintroduces Superior National Forest Restoration Act
On February 5, 2025, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) reintroduced his Superior National Forest Restoration Act, legislation to overturn the Biden administration’s mineral withdrawal of 225,504 acres in the Superior National Forest, restore long-held mineral leases, and ensure timely reviews of Mine Plans of Operation.
Local Students Named to Hamline University Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Two young ladies from Grand Marais, Cece Chmelik and Olivia Nesgoda, were among 691 named to the Hamline University College of Liberal Arts Dean's List for the Fall 2024 term.