Few things in the world of angling compare to the exhilarating strike of a surface lure. Whether you like to chug a jitter bug, pop a fly, or walk the dog it all results in the same toe curling splash when a fish decides to attack it—and now is the time. Some friends of mine were kind enough to meet […]
Where are the fish biting?
Buck’s Hardware Hank has this week’s round-up: People have been asking me what is really active currently. I’d have to say your best bet is to go for elusive mosquito. They’re really biting right now and I’ve been told the best bait is exposed human flesh. Simply stand around for a few seconds and they’ll be seeking the bait in […]
DNR seeks loon watchers for annual survey
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Itasca, Lake and Cook counties. Volunteers are needed for one day during the June 27 through July 7 monitoring period. For the past 20 years, with the assistance of hundreds of volunteer observers, the DNR has gathered information about common loon numbers on more […]
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 […]
Grace Ragland to compete in the Lutsen 99er
There will be many stories of people overcoming some sort of adversity to get to the starting line of the Lutsen 99er mountain bike race on Saturday, June 28, but probably no story more compelling than that of Grace Ragland. At age 18 Ragland was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a neurological disease that causes unpredictable symptoms of pain, numbness and […]
Lutsen 99er participation climbs
The Lutsen 99er began in 2010 with just 80 participants. It has grown every year and this year more than 1,200 racers have signed up. On May 6, organizers announced that the 2014 event had been sold out. The action starts Saturday, June 28 at Lutsen Mountains at 7:30 a.m. The Lutsen 99er is actually three races—the 99er, the 39er […]
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, June 168:21 a.m., Grand Marais: A white with brown spots longhaired cat was meowing behind Sven […]
