Arts & Culture
Wildersmith Feb. 10
-The blasé approach of Old Man Winter continues at this end of the Trail. Although seasonally cold, the other character of the season remains abysmal.
West End News Feb. 10
-Once again we have a dramatic example of the many micro-climates in Cook County and specifically the West End.
Organizers gear-up for Mush for a Cure
-Mushers and dog teams will be cloaked in pink on the Gunflint Trail next month in a race to raise money for cancer.
Cook County Junior wins essay contest
-The winners of the 12th annual PBS-8 High School Essay Contest have been announced and Cook County High School Junior Will Brandenburg took first place.
Comfort, warmth, and slippers on the Gunflint Notebook
-On this edition of the Gunflint Notebook, Steve pays tribute to his slippers.
Walking the Old Road: The Legacy of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
-The Legacy of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church is the second segment in an ongoing series called Walking the Old Road: The Story of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Chippewa. Built before the turn of the century, the St. Francis Xavier Church has played an important part in the lives of the Ojibwe people who once lived in Grand Marais and Chippewa City, including the family of modern artist George Morrison, whose grandfather was a caretaker of the church.
Girls Alpine team goes to State
-The Cook County/Silver Bay Girls Alpine ski team won the Section 7 meet at Giants Ridge on Tuesday Feb. 2.
Mushers wrap up 2010 Beargrease
-Nathan Schroeder of Chisholm was the first to cross the finish line of the 27th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon just after 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
West End News Feb. 3
-The recent Beargrease Marathon revived some memories of the early days of the event that became the Beargrease of today. Early on, the race was nothing like it is today.