Once again, the annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races, a testament to the Gunflint Trails community's spirit and unity, were held at the Gunflint Lodge harbor on the south shore. This year, the event collectively raised more than $20,000 for the Gunflint Trail Fire Department, a remarkable achievement.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed Highway 61 on August 6, and the road will remain closed for up to 12 days for a culvert replacement project. Motorists will be rerouted to County Road 16, the Arrowhead Trail, and County Road 69, also known as the North Road, during the construction project.
Cook County and North Shore Waste are excited to announce the completion of the transfer station located in Hovland. We plan to open for business on Monday August 11th. Prior to our opening day we'd like to invite you and other members of the public to view and celebrate this wonderful community asset.
Hunters in antlerless lottery areas reminded to buy licenses by Sept. 4.
Check back next week for results of the Fisherman’s Picnic 3x3 tournament
The excitement generated around the Lion’s Club Fish Toss can’t be understated, and the many hundreds of fans that line the sidewalks cheering on the throwers of fish oooh and ahh at the skill of these nimble athletes, appreciating the one and all, hook, line and sinker.
The daughter of a local family, Sabrina Bains, was the winner of the Fisherman's Picnic Grand Prize, a moment that the entire community had been eagerly anticipating. The support was overwhelming on Sunday late afternoon when Paulina Backstrom (pictured above) pulled Sabrina's winning ticket from the Lions Club drum filled with raffle tickets. Sabrina, who lives in California, is the daughter of Satinder (Sam) Bains and his wife, the proud owners of the Marathon gas station and the Blue Water Café.
If approved by voters, the referendum would unlock $5 million grant to improve arts, athletics, and outdoor learning spaces at Cook County Schools On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, voters in Cook County School District will consider a $6.65 bond referendum to invest in the district’s performing arts center, outdoor learning environments, and athletics facilities. The district has launched an updated website, VikingsVision. org, to help keep the community informed about its upcoming referendum.
First, every puppy entered in the Lions Club Cutest Puppy contest was a ‘first place’ puppy. How could they not be?