Kristine Ellen Woerheide has been named to the fall semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota-Duluth Swenson College of Science and Engineering (SCSE) Kristine is working toward her Bachelor of Science degree in the cellular and molecular biology program. Each semester, qualifying SCSE students are recognized for high academic achievement by being placed on the SCSE dean’s list. To […]
Anderson named to dean’s list at Lake Superior College
In January, Lake Superior College announced its fall semester dean’s list. Named to the list was Gunnar Anderson of Grand Marais. In the announcement of the dean’s list, Mark Magnuson, Ph.D. , vice president of academic and student affairs, wrote, “On behalf of the faculty, staff, and the administration at Lake Superior College, I would like to congratulate you on […]
Ice fishing shelter removal dates approaching
Minnesota’s ice fishing shelter removal dates are approaching. Dark houses, fish houses and portables must be off the ice of inland waters no later than midnight on March 4 in the southern two-thirds of the state and March 18 in the northern third. Enforcement action will be taken if shelters are left after the deadlines. The March 4 removal deadline […]
Where are the fish biting?
Here is Jon’s report from Buck’s Hardware Hank: There shouldn’t be any reason to not go fishing this week as the weather seems to be doing all it can to cooperate. At the very least one should hit the Trout Derby this Sunday up at Gunflint Lake. Sign-in is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. If […]
Lake service providers required to take aquatic invasive species training
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering aquatic invasive species (AIS) training to owners of lake service provider businesses in Minnesota so they can legally work in the state’s waters. For lake service providers who don’t already have permits, the DNR is offering a number of training sessions in the next several months. The schedule is available at […]
Over the winter hump
It seems that we all patiently awaited winter’s arrival this year and now it feels like it is coming to an end. The sun has been setting later each day while producing warmer temperatures as well. This is a perfect time to get the kids outside sledding and making snowmen in the wet and heavy snow. I have been fishing […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News- Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are lawabiding 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 […]
Y-ski Olympics conducted at Pincushion
The hosting of the Y-ski Olympics provided a grand finale to the Cook County Youth Cross Country ski season. The warm spring-like weather made for a great turnout of the 60 kids, from kindergarten to sixth grade, who participate in the Y-ski program. The Olympics consisted of four events for each skier to participate in: a bobsled run, a slalom […]
From the Hack
at the Cook County Curling ClubComing up next for the curling club is the Charles Futterer Memorial Open Bonspiel, March 8 – 10. This bonspiel features second and third generation curlers, traveling from all over the U.S. and Canada. For information, visit the Cook County Curling Club website at www.cookcountycurlingclub.com or call Bill Parish at 218-387-2382 or Joann Smith at 218-387- 2052. Above: Winning the […]