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 […]

Perfect weather for Sawtooth Mountain Bike Challenge



With temperatures in the low 60s and the Pincushion Mountain trails dry, the 62 riders who participated in the September 8 Sawtooth Mountain Bike Challenge found conditions ideal for the race. Riders came from Thunder Bay, Duluth, the Twin Cities and even Colorado to compete for fudge, fun and an assortment of other prizes donated by local merchants. With the […]

Superior conditions for fall trail run



While no records were set in any of the three Superior Trail races held last weekend, Sept. 6-7, on the Superior Hiking Trail, the runners had nice weather and dry trails to help them as they navigated their way up and down the rigorous, rocky, twisty, tough terrain. And while runners came from all across the country to take part […]

Fall Color Ride with Cook County ATV Club



The Cook County ATV Club is hosting its annual Fall Color Ride on Saturday, September 28. The ATV Club has met at a west end of Cook County or east end of Lake County location for four years now to tour the area and enjoy the amazing fall colors. Riders are invited to meet at the Trestle Inn on Lake […]

Fall hikes offered by SHTA



Superior Hiking Trail will offer guided hikes this fall. Included are hikes on: . Sept. 21 – Jackson Lake Road to Otter Lake Road, 8.7 miles. Meet at the Otter Lake Road trailhead parking lot. 10 a.m. . Sept. 22 – Jackson Lake Road to Arrowhead Trail, 5.1 miles. Meet at the Arrowhead Trail parking lot (County Road 16). 10 […]

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, Sept. 29:51 a.m., Grand Marais: A fawn was hit by a vehicle nearthe Law Enforcement Center, […]

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. Miles Marten Conrad, 55, Grand […]

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