Mysteries of Lake Superior, from Top to Bottom will be presented from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 at Barkers Island Inn, Superior, Wis. This Lake Superior Binational Forum offers presentations by regional experts, artists, adventurers, business owners, scientists, Native Americans, and others who are exploring some of the mysterious or unknown aspects of the Lake Superior basin that […]
Community Calendar
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Bo knows “mo mos”
Many Cook County locals love their snowmobiles and our soon to be 2-year-old son, Bo, has an infatuation like I have never seen. If you happened to attend the radar races on Poplar Lake last weekend you might have noticed a starry eyed young buck admiring the rumble of snow machines while wandering through the crowd. Bo only has a […]
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 […]
Snowmobile safely: Be aware of power lines and transformers
Great River Energy reminds snowmobile enthusiasts to be cautious while snowmobiling – heavy snow and drifting can bury electrical equipment, causing dangerous situations for snowmobilers. Please remember to be safe: . Watch out for power poles, guy wires and electrical equipment that can be hidden in the snow. Heavy snowfalls can often bury transformer boxes and cabinets. . Slow down, […]
Life on the Invisible Line
Written by retired Ontario deputy conservation officer John Bouchard, Life on the Invisible Line is a great read, especially for people who have spent time on the Gunflint Trail or who have grown up in the county. Its pages are populated by local legends and his stories are filled with beautiful sights and sometimes-sad outcomes given to those who venture […]
Deer hunting listening session dates announced
Deer hunters are invited to attend listening sessions hosted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA). “We’ve been hearing that deer numbers are too low and this year’s severe winter is exacerbating those concerns in many regions,” said Leslie McInenly, DNR big game program leader. “These listening sessions will give deer hunters […]
Fond du Lac band announces plans to spear fish in 1854 Ceded Territory
Some lakes in Cook County will have spear fishing allowed on them this spring, but just what lakes and how many walleye will be taken from them is still unknown. The Fond du Lac of Lake Superior Chippewa recently announced that it will exercise its rights under the LaPointe Treaty of 1854 to allow its tribal members to spear walleye […]
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, March 102:48 p.m., Grand Marais: Possible theft report at CascadeLodge was cancelled, the item was lost.4:15 […]
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. Jesse P. Brickner, 28, Cleveland, […]