Deer season continues in the Northland with many freezers being stocked with venison and some nice bucks being registered at area licensing stations. Buck’s Big Buck Contest continues as well, with a new leader in the weight category this week. At press time Jesse Whipkey, formerly of Grand Marais, now living in Oscoda, Michigan, had taken the lead in 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 […]
Tough hunting on the Trail
This is the last week of the rifle season and still no deer in the freezer. The snow began to fall this week, making it a little easier to find tracks, and the dropping temperatures should send the bucks into a deeper rut I am told. The bucks begin to make poor decisions when chasing does—sounds familiar? I have high […]
Banadad Trail Association reaches fundraising goal
The Banadad Trail Association (BTA) held its annual meeting on Sunday, October 21 and announced that the association has reached its fundraising goal to support a trail construction project on the historic ski trail. BTA President Linda Bosma said the organization met and exceeded its fundraising goal to support a reroute of the west end of the Banadad Ski Trail. […]
Hegg one of top Master runners in the state
About the time most of us will be reaching for our second (or third) helping of Thanksgiving vittles, Chris Hegg will be crossing the finish line of a 10K (6.2 miles) race and then will wait to see if he made it into the top five of his 60-64 age group in Minnesota for the 2012 year. If he does, […]
Vikings players selected for post-season honors
Viking senior starting quarterback Kale Boomer was named 2012 Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the Great Polar Alliance (Blue) League following the Vikings’ 9-2 season. The team finished second place to the Barnum Bombers with a 6-1 conference record. Boomer has been the Vikings’ varsity quarterback since his freshman year and has started on defense all four years. For […]
From the Hack
at the Cook County Curling ClubThe Cook County Curling Club is now in full swing with its season with the Mixed League coming on board last Wednesday. It is a welcome addition to the club as Mixed League has been off the league schedule for six years. There are several new members on this league who are enjoying curling for the very first time 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. Monday, November 57:02 a.m., Nissan pickup pulling a camper parked at Artist Point.7:46 a.m, Caller is in […]
