The Cook County JV Knowledge Bowl spent a beautiful snowy day inside at the Knowledge Bowl tournament in Mountain Iron on Tuesday, November 22. But things were exciting indoors! The Cook County team started the day ranked No. 4. After the written round that started the tournament, there were only 5 points separating the teams ranked No. 2 through No. […]
From the Hack
at the Cook County Curling ClubThe curling season has been going along quite well with some very close games being played. On November 22, there was a very good game of curling played between the Bill Parish rink and Brian Smith rink at the Cook County Curling Club. The game was tied in the second end and again in the sixth end, making it a […]
Comments wanted on ruffed grouse management plan
Citizens interested in Minnesota ruffed grouse and the habitat that supports them can now provide input on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) proposed ruffed grouse long-range management plan. The public comment period, which is available online only, began Thursday, Nov. 17 and ends Monday, Dec. 19. With an average annual harvest rate of 519,000 grouse during the past […]
2011 firearm deer registrations down
Hunters in Minnesota are taking advantage of being able to register their deer on the Internet or on the phone. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Specialist Dave Ingebrigtsen said 53% of firearm deer registrations were completed online or by telephone. It makes gathering the hunt totals a bit challenging, but Ingebrigtsen provided the follow statistics on the firearm deer […]
Sophia turns one
Thanksgiving vacation was a much needed break from the routine. We traveled to the Cities and spent a few days hanging out with our families, ate a lot of great food, and spent some money. The weather was much warmer than I had anticipated with temperatures reaching 58 degrees on Thursday. People were actually golfing! Rachelle visits her family more […]
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 […]
DNR seeks comments on area lake and stream plans
Citizens interested in learning about or commenting on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) strategies for managing Grand Marais area lakes and streams have until Dec. 31 to ask questions or submit comments. “Management plans describe past, present and desired future conditions of the waters,” said Steve Persons, Grand Marais area fisheries supervisor. “They identify specific management activities planned for […]
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, Nov. 21 2:49 a.m., Grand Portage: Ambulance requested for a male assault victim at the top […]
