The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum will host a fundraising raffle on Aug. 10. Tickets are $2, and may be purchased at the museum or by calling (218) 663-7050. The winners need not be present. Prizes include a morning on the lake commercial fishing with Dale Tormondsen, a half-day trip with North Coast Charters, two rounds of golf with cart […]
Grand Marais Celebrates Independence Day!
The crowd was huge and expectant as the 2009 Fourth of July parade rolled through downtown Grand Marais, kids with outstretched arms hoping candy would be thrown their way. Making up for its small size, the parade went through town twice, as any good small-town parade would do. Winning the Chamber of Commerce awards for most patriotic and best of […]
Remembering our first Independence Day
It’s been 233 years since a shy and reserved Virginian by the name of Thomas Jefferson was appointed by Congressional committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. Thedate was June 23, 1779. Four others, including John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, reviewed and amended Jefferson’s original draft, and on July 4, 1779, the full Congress approved this country’s Declaration of Independence […]
What Patriotism Means To Me
What Patriotism Means To Me Abram Voss, 5th grade, Richmond, MN What patriotism means to me is standing up for the needs of our country. Patriotism is Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking for equal rights. It is General Eisenhower fighting for his freedom and leading others in World War II. It is Patrick Henry shouting, “Give me liberty or give […]
Having Fun on the 4th
Tai ls f rom the T r a i lI was unable to attend Irv Benson’s Memorial, but I was told on good authority that it was a wonderful event. Over 150 people were in attendance and the weather even cooperated for a day. The high winds have made the fishing a challenge. I like a walleye chop, but too much wind is dangerous and restricting. The walleye fishing […]
Buck’s Big Fish Report
Where are the fish biting?According to Tyson at the Beaver House, walleye fishing has slowed significantly because mayflies are out. However, he said some fishermen have been having luck with leeches on spin-floats and Beaver Flicks. Tyson added that top water lures and torpedos are working for bass. Monty at Buck’s Hardware said fishermen have reported success on Devil Track and Kimball Lakes using […]
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 […]
Tofte Trek
Place Bib Name City/State Age class Net time Pace Top 5 Men 1 217 Hexum, Greg Esko, MM 30-39 0:35:06.4 05:38/Mi 2 416 Carlson, Jordan Inver Grove Hts, MN 19-29 0:36:03.9 05:48/Mi 3 420 Hartmark, Eric D uluth, MN 30-39 0:37:11.2 05:59/Mi 4 202 Watt, Andre D uluth, MN 19-29 0:37:43.6 06:04/Mi 5 203 T eesak, Saul D uluth, MN […]