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 […]

Cross country team young, but enthusiastic



Cook County High School Head Cross Country Coach April Wahlstrom said her boys’ and girls’ teams will be young this year, but “They were motivated to run this summer, maybe not every day, and some just once a week, but it’s the most motivated group I’ve had. It’s really nice to see.” The boys’ team will be led by senior […]

Viking football gets started



Since the entire backfield graduated last year, this will be a rebuilding year for Cook County Viking football. Gone is All-Conference quarterback Kale Boomer, running backs Peter Warren, Colin Everson, and Mark Marxen. They have moved on to play either college football or basketball this year. But the cupboard isn’t bare. Ten seniors return and will be leaned on heavily […]

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, Aug. 1210:13 a.m., Grand Portage: Callerwanted an unwanted personremoved from his residence.11:14 a.m., Grand Marais: Callersaid […]

Matters of Record



The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $150 and/or 10 days in jail. It is the Cook County News- Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted. Amber Kumar Gupta, 31, […]

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