Corrections:
. In the photo accompanying the August 2, 2014 article DNR volunteer safety instructors recognized, Eric Nelms was misidentified. The News-Herald apologizes for the error. . In last week’s article Local log rollers strong in Lumber Jack World Championships, Taylor Everson—not Paige Everson—was pictured knocking her opponent off of the log. In the picture of North Shore Rollers, Robin Henrikson […]
God creates and loves
Those who live along the North Shore share an experience that is rather unique. Whenever we travel to another part of the state, as we crest the hill above Duluth upon our return, we all think the exact same thing. “I’m home!” Even though we’re still a two-hour drive from our front door, just being near Lake Superior is all […]
Perry D. Zimmerman
Perry D. Zimmerman was born in Duluth on October 15, 1921 and passed away July 20, 2014 in McAllen, Texas. Perry is survived by three children – Cheryl Howell of Lincoln, California, Gary Zimmerman of Royalton, Minnesota, and Richard Zimmerman of Sumner, Washington, along with six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 […]
Motorcycle stolen in Grand Marais
Sometime over the weekend of July 19-20, a motorcycle was stolen from in front of a Grand Marais business. According to Cook County Law Enforcement, the motorcycle, a blue and white 2000 Yamaha YZ125 has not been found and no one has been charged with the theft. The owner of the motorcycle, Brad Thompson, said the bike went missing sometime […]
Minor injuries in pickup accident at Cascade River State Park
A 2007 Chevy Silverado pickup left the roadway near Cascade River State Park at about 3 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The driver, Anders Zimmer, 19, was traveling toward Grand Marais when he said he met a semi truck that crossed the centerline, causing him to swerve and go into the ditch. Lutsen First Responders, the Lutsen Fire Department […]
Whitetail buck stuck in waterfall put down
Injured wildlife is a fact of life in the Northland, but it is still disturbing to see an animal suffering. Some campers at Judge Magney State Park called Cook County Law Enforcement at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 reporting an injured whitetail buck struggling to get out of a waterfall on Devil Track River. It took quite […]
PUC aims to stop squirrels
Squirrel protection for electrical sub stations has arrived but hasen’t been installed yet, said Grand Marais Electrical Superintendent Mike Taylor to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) at its Wednesday, July 23 meeting. A determined squirrel broke into the sub station about two months ago in his/ her final inquisitive act and tripped the oil circuit recloser (OCR). The OCR opens […]