College News



Baumann earns Business Administration degree A Cook County student was among graduates of the University of Minnesota-Duluth who were recognized May 18, 2013 in commencement ceremonies at Amsoil Arena. Zachary Baumann of Grand Marais earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Zach is a 2008 graduate of Cook County High School. He is the son of Teresa and Dan Baumann […]

Sag permits are scarce



The window unit air-conditioner was installed in early June and I am happy to say that we are finally using it. I know that many Minnesotans start dropping like flies every time the mercury rises above 80, but I like to see a little heat in the summer. It is not very fun or safe to work outside in the […]

Where are the fish biting?



Here’s the latest from Buck’s Hardware Hank: Walleye bite has slowed a little but people are finding fish without having to go to the deepest parts of the lakes. Twin Lakes, Elbow, Pine, Pike, Devil Track, and Devilfish are all reporting action especially in the evening. Lots of people are trolling with live bait as well as Rapalas and other […]

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 […]

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