Cook County High School baseball hit a rough patch during this last week, said Head Coach Arleigh Jorgenson. On Thursday April 30, the Vikings traveled to Esko and lost a close one, 5-3. Frankie Miller took the hill and gave up nine hits, walked 2 and struck out 2. The Vikings committed four errors behind him. The Vikings had 7 […]
Vikings beat Ely Timberwolves
Alex Slanga struck out four Ely batters on her way to getting the win against the Ely Timberwolves on Saturday, May 2 in a game played at home. Slanga pitched five innings before being replaced by a younger pitcher, said Head Coach Jessie Anderson. “We had a big lead so we thought we could experiment a little. Ely came back […]
Viking Track and Field at Two Harbors
The Vikings headed down to Two Harbors on April 28 for their first outdoor meet of the season. They were able to compete against some very good teams – Mesabi East and Two Harbors were the top two teams of this meet with 13 teams all together. Our girls finished in 8th place and our boys finished in 12th place. […]
North Shore Rollers do well at Rusty Ankle tournament
Four members of the Cook County Community YMCA North Shore Rollers log rolling team attended the Rusty Ankle log rolling tournament in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on Sunday, May 3 and everyone came away with some hardware. In the U-10 speed-birling division Taylor Everson finished second. Rollers get one minute to see how many times they can spin the log in complete […]
Comments sought on the future of Superior National Forest roads
Superior National Forest managers are still accepting public comment on a Roads Study that will help determine a sustainable road system which the U.S. Forest Service says will provide both safe travel for visitors and protect forest resources, such as water quality. Road maintenance needs continue to grow across the Superior National Forest as funding for road maintenance continues to […]
DNR offers boat prep guidelines
Before launching, boaters are reminded to inspect their boats and boating equipment and review regulations, which can be found in the 2015 Minnesota Boating Guide. “With lakes and streams opening up across the state, boaters are anxious to get on the water and start enjoying the boating season. The best time to make sure boats, equipment, and safety items are […]
Check regulations before removing aquatic plants
With lakes becoming ice-free and waters beginning to warm this spring, some lakeshore property owners may need a permit to remove aquatic plants from their shorelines. “Each year we hear about property owners who get into trouble by removing aquatic plants,” said Steve Enger, supervisor of the aquatic plant management program for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We want […]
“Disconnected” in the woods
It appears that all of the Gunflint Trail lakes will be mostly open for the 2015 fishing opener. The far east end of Gunflint could still have a little ice left as well as the big lake side of Saganaga, but I highly doubt it with the bright sunshine and strong breezes we are getting this week. Two of my […]
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 […]
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, April 209:10 a.m., Hovland: Driver cited for speeding.1:03 p.m., Grand Marais: Driver reported that as […]