After a rigorous primary that saw a field of six candidates whittled to two, Frank Moe and Kristin DeArruda Wharton were left standing to see who will represent the east end of Cook County as its county commissioner after the November 4 election. Both appeared before approximately 30 interested residents and answered a series of questions posed from the audience […]
Another opportunity to hear from candidates
On Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m., all five county commissioner candidates will be in the WTIP studio for a live call-in broadcast with WTIP’s Jay Andersen and News-Herald Editor Rhonda Silence. Tune in to hear from: District 1 candidates .Kristin DeArruda Wharton .Frank Moe District 3 .Jan Sivertson District 5 candidates .Bruce Martinson .Ginny Storlie
Meet the Candidates for Minnesota House District 3A
The Cook County News-Herald contacted the candidates for Minnesota House District 3A—incumbent David Dill and challenger Eric Johnson and asked them to share a little about themselves. The News-Herald also asked them to share their concerns—and possible solutions— to the issues Northern Minnesota faces. I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived in Crane Lake seasonally since birth— permanently since […]
Meet the Candidates for Minnesota House District 3A
The Cook County News-Herald contacted the candidates for Minnesota House District 3A—incumbent David Dill and challenger Eric Johnson and asked them to share a little about themselves. The News-Herald also asked them to share their concerns—and possible solutions— to the issues Northern Minnesota faces. Northern Minnesota is the land where I was born and raised. I have and always will […]
Feds designate nearly $1 million for Lake Superior Coastal Program
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Rep. Rick Nolan have announced that nearly $1 million will be earmarked for the implementation of Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program. The program is a voluntary federal-state partnership that helps protect and restore coastal resources along Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. The $969,000 in federal funding will support jobs in the […]
Injured hiker rescued on Carlton Peak trail
Cook County Law Enforcement was called at 11:09 a.m. on Sunday, September 28, reporting a hiker on the Carlton Peak hiking trail with a severe leg injury. Tofte First Responders, Cook County Ambulance and Cook County Search and Rescue were paged and worked together to get the patient out of the woods. The hiker, a 50-year-old woman was about 1.3 […]
DNR forester encounters wolves in Hovland
A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staffer conducting a timber sale appraisal in the Hovland area had an interesting— albeit startling—encounter with several wolves on Friday, September 26. After parking just off Highway 61, DNR Forester Amber Jungwirth, detailed to work in Cook County from Hibbing, traveled by all-terrain vehicle about a mile to a 40-acre plot near Prairie River. […]
Football team falls to Ogilvie
Fumbles and interceptions continue to plague the Cook County High School football team as it lost to the Ogilvie Lions 28-19 last Friday night, September 26, at home on Lyle Anderson field. It was a winnable game, but mistakes, namely 5 turnovers, cost the Vikings dearly. For the first time this year the Cook County Vikings took the lead in […]
Things I learned from my brother
Each morning as I swallow my first spoonful of oatmeal, I’m reminded of my brother. I learned a lot during his recent visit: oatmeal still makes a good breakfast, the habit of talking to myself is genetic, and blood is still thicker than water. I have one brother and one sister. My sister lives in the Twin Cities, and we […]
Cook County turns out for “Team Hannah” benefit
Team Hannah T-shirts could be spotted everywhere last Saturday night. More than 500 people attended a benefit for Hannah Irvin and her family on Saturday, September 27 at the Hovland Town Hall. “We served 360 turkey suppers,” said Lisa Larson, who was one of the volunteers who coordinated the effort to raise money for the Irvin family. Hannah has been […]