What a spectacular view an eagle has while soaring high above, or perched in its favorite tall tree. The Superior National Forest is teeming with bald eagles during the summer months, standing vigil with a watchful eye over tourists paddling the BWCA while scanning the forest floor for an easy meal. There are many eagles’ nests scattered throughout Saganaga and […]
State agencies seek feedback on Minnesota Walks
The Minnesota departments of transportation and health are seeking public feedback on Minnesota Walks – a statewide guide for creating safe, desirable and convenient places to walk and roll where Minnesotans live, work, learn and play. Minnesota Walks is Minnesota’s first comprehensive statewide effort to address pedestrian needs and challenges. When completed, it will guide transportation and pedestrian planning, decision […]
Where are the fish biting?
Tyson at the Beaver House said walleyes are biting well on most area lakes on chartreuse, red or pink Beaver Flicks with a leech and slip bobber. Northerns are doing very well on all the area lakes. Smallmouth bass are biting great on Hungry Jack, Devil Track, Two Island, Duncan, Rose and Poplar lakes and most other lakes on the […]
Buck’s/Northern Wilds Big Fish Contest Winners
Walleye1. Jim Peterson3 pounds 15 ounces2. Dan Hauge3 pounds 10 ounces3. Larry Deschampe3 pounds 6 ounces Northern1. Dan Deschampe14 pounds 8 ounces2. Joe Deschampe12 pounds 10 ounces3. Dan Deschampe12 pounds 9 ounces Salmon1. Josh Klemmer15 pounds 10 ounces2. Ray Churack15 pounds 2 ounces3. Josh Klemmer12 pounds 1 ounces Lake Trout1. Nate Timm26 pounds 10 ounces2. Nathan Kofstad26 pounds3. Mike Quaife25 […]
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 […]
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, Aug. 13:49 a.m., Grand Marais: A deputy assisted with a vehicle pulledover on the Gunflint Trail.9:46 […]
