Thunder and lightning are not common conditions for the middle of March in the northland, but we are forecasted to see both rain and snow from the ensuing storm in the next couple of days. Snow accumulation is predicted to reach anywhere from 9-18 inches for the Gunflint Trail, which is certain to cover the woods in a blanket of […]
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 […]
Ridgeway first in age group at the Birkie
Carl Ridgeway placed first in the 75-79 age group in the 24k Kortelopet skate race at the American Birkibeiner held Saturday, Feb. 25. Ridgeway, who now lives in Oscoda, Michigan, grew up in Grand Marais and graduated from then Grand Marais High School (now called Cook County High School) in 1958, skated the 15-mile race in one hour 58 minutes […]
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, March 77:43 a.m., Grand Marais: Deputy participated in SafeRoutes to School.7:15 p.m., Grand Marais: Automated medical […]
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. Rebecca R. Curry, 37, Tinley […]
