The Gunflint Trail Canoe Races Return July 17, 2024
The annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races returns Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This community gathering and fundraiser will begin at 4:00 p.m.
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Clarence J. Krotz, WWII Bomber Pilot and Founder of the First Airport in Cook County to be Inducted into the MN Aviation Hall of Fame
June 18, 2024 - On June 11, 2024, the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame announced that Clarence J. Krotz, a WWII bomber pilot and founder of the first airport in Cook County, will be inducted in 2025.
Lace-up your running/ walking shoes for the Tofte Trek 10K!
BRIAN LARSEN For those who have been dreaming of winning the Tofte Trek 10K, this year might just be your chance! The former (2018) champ, Joe Klecker, won't be at the race. He's busy preparing for his (potential) second Olympic games and will be focusing on the Olympic trial 10K.
Happy Hikers 2024
CAROL MORGEN The purpose of the group is to build community, and get out and enjoy the natural beauty of our surroundings here on the North Shore and Gunflint Trail. We have a nice lineup of 13 hikes planned, beginning July 3, and ending September 25.
No luck at the state track meet for Kaleb Berka
Kaleb Berka's terrific junior year of track didn't end as he had hoped. Kaleb fouled on all three attempts in the first flight of the triple jump, so he didn't qualify to move on in the competition.
Katie Peck named to MCAC Spring 2024 Elite Team
BRIAN LARSEN Katie Peck completed her freshman year at Mesabi Range College in fine form. The three sport athlete (volleyball, basketball and softball) was named to the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) Spring 2024 Elite Team for basketball and softball.
Local Senior Legion baseball team falls to Ely
BRIAN LARSEN The Cook County/Silver Bay 18 and under Senior Legion baseball team, despite their best efforts, lost a home game on Tuesday, June 11, by a score of 8-1. After a tense scoreless first inning, the Timberwolves broke the deadlock with one run in the second.
Borson named to Dean’s List at UW-Superior
The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named Erica Borson of Schroeder to the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).
ISD 166 Safety Class Concludes with Cook County Emergency Management Content
The sixth grade ISD 166 Safety Class taught by teacher Emma Spoon concluded its seventh year as one of the most unique and popular courses offered. Since 2017, Spoon reports that 200 students have been certified in ATV safety, 191 in snowmobile safety, and 177 in firearms safety. The course began with a pilot for ATV and snowmobile safety made possible through funding through the Cook County Schools ISD 166 Education Foundation and then blossomed into a full year, alternating day curriculum. Archery has been added, and it has been great that one of our local residents, Rob Staples, has provided the school with a large, safe outdoor space to have their spring Field Day for many years. It is hoped that the Flintlock Range will eventually provide the space for Field Day activities.
Kaleb Berka qualifies for the state track meet in the triple jump
Despite the challenges of running a 200-meter anchor relay legs and the open 200 and 400 meters, Kaleb Berka, a junior, showed remarkable resilience. Sporting a blister on his foot, he pushed himself to the triple jump, determined to give it his all. Even though he didn't take all his jumps and felt like he had done his best, this wasn't his day.