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 […]
Runners tackle the Superior Trail
The conditions were hot and muggy. The trails were rutted, rocky and hilly. With some smoke from the Ely fire hanging low in the air, the three Superior Trail Races held last Saturday and Sunday on the Superior Hiking Trail were about perfect for people comforted by the thrill of pushing themselves to exhaustion—and in at least one case, beyond. […]
Lake Superior ship ballast tests successful
In the late afternoon of Aug. 22 scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Park Service, crew of the ship Indiana Harbor and industry participants successfully concluded trials treating 1.8 million gallons of water on a Great Lakes freighter using a biocide developed to overcome the difficulties facing the freshwater fleet in the Great lakes: safety of crew and […]
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. Sunday, Aug. 28 12:07 a.m., Grand Marais: Caller complained about loud music coming from the Gunflint Tavern. […]
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. Vickie Lynn Blanchette-Olson, 47, Eden […]
Get your well tested at clinic at Cook County courthouse
Free testing for nitrates offered by Cook County Soil & WaterThe Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District offered free nitrate testing of well samples at the Cook County Fair. Because of the interest in the testing, Soil and Water is offering another opportunity for testing today, Sept. 20, until 4 p.m. at the Cook County courthouse and tomorrow, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Residents may bring […]
Pagami Creek fire update for Sept. 20
Fire now 23% containedAccording to U.S. Forest Service officials, the Pagami Creek Fire is now 23% contained. The size of the fire has now been assessed at 93,898 acres. Although the fire area received a half inch of rain on Sunday, Sept. 18, when fire-behavior specialists flew over the fire on Monday afternoon they observed some trees torching, which is an indication that […]
Pagami Creek firefighting efforts continue
Rain helps containment effortAccording to the Minnesota Incident Command update for Wednesday, September 21, the Pagami Creek Fire is now 30% contained. The size decreased to 93,669 acres because of more accurate GPS mapping on the northwest side. Of the total acreage, 9,274 acres are outside the wilderness. Between 2/10th to 1/2 of an inch of rain fell on the fire yesterday. Eleven […]
