Four Cook County Middle School students recently had the chance to demonstrate their history knowledge at the Minnesota Regional History Bee at the NOVA Classical Academy in St. Paul on April 2. They represented Cook County well in the challenging competition. Each school can nominate up to four students in 6-8th grades to take a qualifying exam for the Minneapolis […]
Softball team gets ready for busy season
Viking Softball Coach Jessie Anderson welcomed 22 girls out for fast pitch softball this season, and she said she will field a team that is a mix of young and older players. The team will rely heavily on those older players as the season begins. Leading the way will be four seniors: Alex Slanga, once again the team’s top pitcher; […]
Gruber-Schulz to attend Lakehead University
Following a highly successful high school basketball career, Lily Gruber-Schulz recently announced she will take her game and academic abilities to Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario where she will play for the Thunderwolves. “I’m extremely excited that Lily has chosen Lakehead University to continue her education and join the Thunderwolves,” said women’s Head Coach John Kreiner. “Lily has tremendous […]
Ham Run celebration—new and improved
The route of the Ham Run Half Marathon is the same this year as in the past, however, the celebration surrounding the marathon is seeing some positive changes. Cook County YMCA Executive Director Emily Marshall said she is happy to announce that the pre-race pasta feed will be back this year, hosted by the Gunflint Lodge. The pre-race celebration will […]
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. Friday, March 258:28 a.m., Grand Marais: Report made that a red car ranthe crossing guard stop sign […]
Matters of Record
Roberto Carlos Romo, 26, Faribault, pled guilty March 14 to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol on Oct. 17, and was sentenced to 60 days in jail, stayed one year with probation and conditions and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine plus court costs and fees for a total of $1,090. Brian Matthew Finke, 46, Grand Marais, pled […]
