Cook County Law Enforcement received a call at 11:19 a.m. on September 25 from a customer at Trail Center Lodge reporting that a wolf had been seen with its leg caught in a trap in the Gunflint Trail area. Conservation Officer Darin Fagerman was called and was able to locate the wolf. With assistance from a Border Patrol Agent, he […]
State law also sets minimum speed limit
As traffic backs up on Highway 61, the North Shore Scenic Byway during the fall color season, motorists can sometimes become frustrated when following leaf-looking vehicles. Recently someone asked Sgt. Neil Dickenson of the Minnesota State Patrol, “Can a person get a ticket for driving too slow? Sgt. Dickenson said, “Yes!” Freeways in Minnesota have an actual posted minimum speed […]
Be ready for severe weather
Emergency Management officials remind North Shore residents that emergencies due to severe weather could happen at anytime. Here are some things residents should think about: . Stay informed: Check out the Department of Public Safety weather page at www.SevereWeather.state.mn.us. Each day it will focus on a different subject such as weather warnings, lightning and hail, floods, tornados, etc. . Make […]
Stay away from downed power lines
Great River Energy urges Minnesotans to always play it safe around power lines. Harsh Midwestern weather can damage power lines and electrical equipment, leaving dangerous situations. Remember, if you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call 911 immediately. There is no way to tell if a power line is energized just by looking at it. Always […]
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, Sept. 21 6:45 a.m., Grand Marais: The caller’smale golden retriever has been missingfrom Harbor View Trail […]
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. David Paul Bruce Poirier, 32, […]
