Sawtooth Mountain Elementary first graders, accompanied by teachers Natalie Shaw and Betsy Jorgenson, visited Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder on February 26. The theme for the visit was about life 100 years ago with an emphasis on what a first grader might expect at school back then. Schroeder Area Historical Society members Linda and Skip Lamb, Deonn Cicak and […]
College News
Scannell named to Hamilton College dean’s list Lars B. Scannell, son of Lynn Swanson and Timothy Scannell of Grand Marais, has been named to the dean’s list at Hamilton College for the 2015 fall semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have carried throughout the semester a course load of four or more graded credits with […]
Lady Luck
As the sun dips below the trees casting a frigid shadow over our fishing spot, I decided it was time to muster enough strength to break down the camp and begin our journey home. The worst part of ice fishing on cold and windy days is setting up and tearing down the massive amount of equipment required to comfortably fish. […]
Check winter burning regulations, says DNR
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that open burning permits for brush piles and other debris are still needed, even in winter. The snow and cold of a Minnesota winter generally make this time of the year a better and safer time to burn brush piles. However, when there is less than 3 inches of snow cover, open […]
DNR to manage deer numbers in Northeast Minnesota
In response to the moose population decline, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed to keep lower deer densities in the moose range. “Fewer deer in the moose range minimizes the risk of parasites or disease spread by deer that harm or kill moose,” said Adam Murkowski, DNR big game program leader. One of the suspected leading killers […]
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 […]
A Nordic skier reflects on the season
Another ski season has come to a close. I have always thought it was funny that the season ends right as the weather gets nicer, but that doesn’t deter us from racing. I am now realizing that I only have two seasons left, and that I am supposed to be one of the captains and will help lead practices, so […]
Hornets end Vikings’ play off hopes
Senior Rory Bakke had one of his best games as a Viking, scoring 14 points, most baskets coming off of slashing lay-ups as he fought through the rugged Hill City Hornet defense, but it wasn’t enough and the Vikings fell 52-47 in a close 7A subsection play-off game. Senior Lucas Phillips also had a good night, scoring 8 points. Jerod […]