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 […]
Spirit Mountain:
Nordic racing in the heatCook County Vikings’ Nordic skiers, in a small but strong force, recently traveled to Duluth for a race that yet again was surprising and exciting for all. It was another race full of wicked hills, abrasive snow, a congested course, strange weather, and stellar skiers. It was another race at Spirit Mountain. At the first race at Spirit Mountain, racers […]
Alpine Vikes “Come Alive”
In 1976, Frampton Comes Alive served as the breakthrough album for Peter Frampton selling over 6 million copies in the U.S. and became one of the best selling live albums to date. Well, our Alpine Vikings are “coming alive” and their recent results are symbolic of Frampton’s hit singles from the same album. Here’s a sampling: Do You Feel Like […]
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, Jan. 9 8:03 a.m., Grand Marais: Parking complaint. 9:08 a.m., Grand Portage: Deputy requested to assist […]
Gunflint Mail Run to return
Before the first running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in 1980, there was the Gunflint Mail Run. On Monday, January 30 and Tuesday, January 31, 2012, locals plan to revive the race in Grand Marais – one of the only snow-covered spots in the state. “When the Beargrease race was cancelled due to lack of snow, the mushers […]
