Grand Marais Public Library Friday Night Reels Marie’s Story January 8, 6 – 8 p.m. at the library. Free childcare available at Y with 24-hour notice to 387- 3386. Grand Marais Public Library Felting Class Felting Workshop Wednesday, January 6 at 6:00 p.m. Call the library at 218-387-1140 to get signed up. All ages welcome! YMCA Anniversary Celebration January 10: […]
Ski and snowmobile trail cleanup continues
Winter sports enthusiasts are once again reminded to check in with friends or area businesses on trail conditions before heading out snowmobiling or skiing. The recent heavy, wet snow has wreaked havoc on area trails, toppling a tangled mess of brush and trees that will take some time to clear away. A major effort is under way to get trails […]
Think twice before crossing ice!
Because of our unusual winter, before heading out on ice, contact a local bait shop or lakeside resort to ask about ice conditions. And check ice thickness once you get there. Temperature, snow cover, currents, springs and rough fish all affect the relative safety of ice. Ice is seldom the same thickness over a single body of water; it can […]
BWCA Trout Opener
Ice anglers are already squatting above holes on some of the metro lakes, braving the thin ice in an effort to catch some fish. It is hard to believe that they could have safer ice than we do on the Gunflint Trail, but many of the mid-state lakes are shallower, which allows them to freeze faster in the fall and […]
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 […]
Sharing the road with moose
The salt and sand that is applied to roads during our Minnesota winter makes driving a little safer for motorists—but not necessarily for moose. The beloved behemoths are drawn to the roadway and the awkward stance they take to lick the salt off the pavement puts them—and approaching vehicles—in danger. The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office issued a reminder in […]
State Patrol offers winter driving tips
According to Sgt. Neil Dickenson of the Minnesota State Patrol, this is a great time to talk about winter driving safety and remind drivers about the dangers of driving on slippery roads to reduce the chances of being involved in a crash. Dickenson lists these tips as important for drivers: . Avoid unnecessary travel if conditions are toopoor.. Buckle up, […]
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, Dec. 216:17 a.m., Grand Marais: Report of a box truck sittingsideways on the Gunflint Trail near […]
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. Mellisa Mary Gagnon, 33, Grand […]
