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 […]

Three local women compete in Ragnar Relay



Three local women competed on a relay team of six women in the 4th annual overnight Ragnar Relay that ran from Madison, Wisconsin to Chicago, Illinois from June 12 to June 13, a distance of almost 200 miles. Jeanne Monson, Jennifer Spry and Kari Wilson joined with three of Wilson’s friends. “We all got along really well,” said Monson. Each […]

Miller pitches no-hitter against Deer River



Frankie Miller was nearly flawless from the mound against Deer River on Saturday, June 27 in the North Shore American Legion’s Post 413 shutout defeat of one of their toughest rivals. For the night Miller struck out 8, walked one, and didn’t give up a hit in a five inning game that was called because of the 10-run rule with […]

Wilson places third at LaCrosse Open



Dominic Wilson, a member of the Cook County Community YMCA North Shore Rollers, recently placed third at the LaCrosse Open in the U13 boys’ logrolling division. The logrolling competition featured pros and amateurs and is one of the tune-ups for the Lumberjack World Championships that will be held in Hayward, Wisconsin from July 23-25. Antony Polentini and Larsen Birdsong beat […]

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, June 2210:36 a.m., Grand Marais: A camper was parked in theoverflow lot at the courthouse.12:20 p.m., […]

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