As one of his final acts, former Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Mark Holsten selected a vibrant logo design to identify all projects funded by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The selected logo was designed by Bernadette Stephenson of St. Cloud. “The decision was tough because we had so many great entries to consider,” said Holsten. […]
DNR offers advice on winter bird feeding
Not every bird species migrates from Minnesota to warmer climates down south before winter sets in; some stay behind. What can be done to help these brave birds survive winter? An easy plan for winter bird feeding is to provide three main choices of food: large seeds, small seeds and suet. Black-oil sunflower seeds and cardinal mixes have the greatest […]
State Patrol reminds motorists to move over
Minnesota State Patrol Troopers are underscoring the importance of the “Move Over” law following a Jan. 17 crash in which the squad of a state trooper was struck while the trooper was assisting a motorist on the shoulder of I-35W near Forest Lake. Lt. Chris Edstrom suffered minor injuries. “Winter road conditions can lead to an increased number of vehicles […]
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, Feb. 147:18 a.m., Grand Marais: Wallet found on the snowmobile trailin the Esther-Chester Lake area. The […]
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 that 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 […]
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 $150 and/or 10 days in jail. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted. Mark Alan Pedersen, 49, Grand […]
