Melissa Steele Graduates from Armstrong Atlantic State University Melissa Steele of Grand Marais has earned a degree in Middle Grades MAT from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga. She took part in commencement ceremonies on May 10 at the Savannah Civic Center. More than 700 degrees were conferred to candidates representing Armstrong’s College of Education, College of Health Professions, […]
Minnesota State Log Rolling Championships in Grand Marais
Although this was the Minnesota State Log Rolling Championships, this could well have qualified as the Illinois state logrolling championships because three Magnone siblings from Wauconda, Illinois swept several state titles. First up was U7 world champion Libby Magnone of Wauconda. Libby and North Shore Roller Taylor Everson battled for first place with Libby coming out on top in an […]
Where are the fish biting?
Tyson at the Beaver House said walleyes are biting well on Devil Track, Two Island, and Pike lakes. Also, there are walleye being caught at the mouth of Temperance River. Smallmouth bass and northerns are hitting on most lakes. Brook trout and rainbows are biting on Kadunce, Cascade, Poplar and Temperance rivers. Also Mink, Kimball and Trout lakes are good […]
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 […]
Free or low-cost bicycle helmets available
With more and more people on bikes in our North Shore communities, it is important to protect ourselves and our children from injury with bike helmets. Bicycle accidents only account for a very small number (2 percent) of motor vehicle crashes. Children are more at risk for head injuries than adults, which is why in public health and in the […]
The walleye code
I have spent the past 30-some days fishing, so it will be difficult for me to discuss any other subject this week. My kids had a blast attending Fisherman’s Picnic and all of the fun activities in Grand Marais with their mother while daddy had to work, and yes, guided fishing is considered work! My father used to ask me, […]
Scannell, Larson win Fisherman’s Picnic Trail Run
Two young local runners— Kieran Scannell and Ailee Larson— who both compete in track and cross country for their respective college teams came away with victories in this year’s Pincushion 5-mile trail race. Kieran won the men’s division with a time of 29:33.7, averaging 5:54 per mile over the hilly five-mile course that was wet and muddy in spots. Two […]
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, July 213:30 a.m., Grand Marais: Power outage onSag Lake Trail.1:08 p.m., Grand Marais: Credit card fraud.1:21 […]
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. Perry Gene Wilson, 55, Grand […]
