Some 1,500 mountain bike enthusiasts will converge on Lutsen Mountains on June 27 to compete in one of three events, a 19-mile, 39-mile and 99-mile race. Entrants in the 99-mile race will experience about 7,000 feet of climbing. They will pedal on a variety of surfaces, 10 percent pavement, 7 percent single-track trails, 40 percent on ski/snowmobile trails, and 43 […]
Give blood, win a trip!
During the summer when blood supplies are often low, donors are needed more than ever to help save and sustain lives in our community. Memorial Blood Centers will offer donors during the month of July a chance to win a Freshwater Fishing Adventure including a three-night stay with airfare for two. Donors will also receive a “Fishing for Donors” T-shirt […]
Community Calendar
Events at Drury Lane Books Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m.: The Muffin Man reading stories for young children. Wednesday, July 1, 8 – 9 p.m.: Full Moon Music Celebration, outside on the lakeshore. Featuring Cellist Yvonne Caruthers, formerly of the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D.C., moonrise is at 8:27 p.m. Saturday, July 4 , 11 a.m.: The Muffin Man […]
New road
If the weather cooperates this week the Gunflint Trail road construction should be complete by the time you read this column, and the minor delays and dust will come to an end. Dust from the gravel road bed has caused havoc on my boat and equipment each day as I trailer up the Gunflint to Saganaga Lake but a smooth […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News- Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are lawabiding 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 […]
DNR decal regulations revised
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources aquatic invasive species (AIS) training and trailer decal program, which was due to launch this year, was repealed by the Minnesota Legislature during its recently completed special session. In its place, the Legislature added an AIS affirmation provision to some licenses. The affirmation will be added to new watercraft and nonresident fishing licenses beginning […]
Viking football team prepares for 9-man football
With fewer students in school, and fewer student-athletes to draw from, the Cook County High School football team hasn’t had a lot of success the last couple of years. But a change from 11-man to 9-man football should help, although there is bound to be a fairly steep learning curve in a game that tends to have quite a bit […]
Rub of the Green: It’s not you—it’s your equipment
Your golf equipment could actually be doing you more harm than good. Now I’m not saying you need to go out and buy the newest driver, irons, golf balls, shoes…the whole nine yards, but even making some simple low cost changes could help your golf game and the enjoyment in playing it. When I was young, about 7 years old, […]