In addition to dealing with issues that come up locally, Cook County commissioners go to bat outside the county on behalf of this community. At the May 29, 2009 county board meeting, Commissioner Bruce Martinson updated the board on his work to keep property taxes low in the face of proposals at the state level to raise Cook County’s tax […]
County board advocating for fairness in state’s share of property taxes
"We're being very efficient, but we're being penalized for it. "Emergency funding for food shelves
Lake and Cook Counties have been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) has been chosen to receive $8,296.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. The award was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists […]
Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Monday, June 8 8:00 a.m., Grand Marais: Complaint about blasting caps strewn about the property on Sag […]
Matters of Record
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $100 and/or 10 days in jail. All fines have additional surcharges and fees and may be much higher. It is the Cook County News- Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for […]
Be aware of new seat belt laws
As of June 15, a ticket can be issued to anyone older than 15 who is not wearing a seat belt. Drivers can be cited for having in their car anyone younger than 15 who is not buckled up. A new Minnesota law makes failure to use a seat belt a primary offense. Thatmeans officers can pull over vehicles if […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few who run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]
Unorganized Territory
A great day in Silver BayWhen I ran into people around town this Monday, they didn’t ask what I did over the weekend. They asked, "Did you break the record?" Folks who know me know where I was on Saturday, June 13. They know I was among the 1,632 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders who gathered in Silver Bay in an attempt to break […]
the good news
God's directions for dadsFathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 There are two verses in the New Testament expressly directed to fathers in regard to their role in parenting. Ephesians 6:4 is one. Colossians 3:21 is the other. Let me make three observations about Ephesians 6:4 […]
Historical Reflections
Some caught ’em — some didn’t! Gary Schlienz was one of the better fishermen — or luckier. He came back with two walleyes, one 12 pounds and one 12 1/2 pounds. Using a Beaver House Jig (a home product) he took the fish in 15 feet of water in Moss Lake. His daughter, Beverly, is gingerly enjoying the catch with […]