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 […]
Hunters can register deer through phone, Internet or in person
Hunters can register deer they harvest by making a telephone call, using the Internet, or bringing deer to a big-game registration station, said the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Registration instructions for all methods are available online. “Our system gives hunters the ability to choose the registration option that works best for their situation. Electronic or phone registration is convenient […]
Minnesota awarded grant to help with bat research
Minnesota was one of 30 states that will share a $1,276,088 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for the white-nose syndrome project. The state was awarded $17,096, which will be used by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support research, monitor bat populations and detect and respond to white-nose syndrome (WNS) affecting bats. First discovered in […]
Headlight use law explained
There has been some confusion about state law and headlight use, and Sgt. Neil Dickenson of the Minnesota State Patrol provided some information about that. Dickenson said Minnesota does have a law requiring drivers to have their headlights on, however, windshield wipers being on alone does not require headlights to be activated. State statute requires vehicle lights to be on […]
Are You Ready For An Emergency?
Emergencies happen every day, and the more prepared we are with plans, practice and materials, the better we can handle them. The National Ready Campaign lists four steps for emergency preparedness: Be informed; make a plan; build a kit; and get involved. Cook County residents should visit the Cook County website at www.co.cook.mn.us. It has a CodeRED widget on the […]
Red Cross seeks local volunteers
In small towns and rural and remote communities, people share the desire and the responsibility to help others in times of need. Most often this is an unplanned response, but there are also several local volunteer groups that train and plan to help others during emergencies. Consider your local fire departments, rescue squad, ambulance and Salvation Army. Larger organizations also […]
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. Sven Erik-Lennart Nyman, 31, Ontario, […]
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, Oct. 2712:46 p.m., Grand Marais: Lost cell phone.12:53 p.m., Schroeder: Report of a vagrant with a […]
Frank Moe wins “decision by lot” to become District 1 county commissioner — DeArruda Wharton requests recount
As of 10 a.m. November 10, Frank Moe is the winner in the Cook County Commissioner District 1 race. The Cook County Election Canvass Board convened at 9:10 a.m. to certify election results in the Cook County Commissioner’s Room at the Cook County Courthouse. Once the election results were certified and the tie in the District 1 race confirmed, County […]
After recount, Frank Moe is Cook County Commissioner in District 1
After the “decision by lot” found Frank Moe the winner in the Cook County Commissioner District 1 race, his opponent Kristin DeArruda Wharton requested a recount. The recount went quickly with no questionable ballots and the results remained the same. Each candidate received 246 votes. Since Frank Moe won the tie-breaker, he is now the commissioner for County Commissioner District […]