Senior running back Sam O’Phelan had a big day on the ground to lead Cook County to a big 36-16 win over the Isle Huskies on Friday, October 7 in a game played at home. “Sam had a tremendous game with 193 yards on the ground on 23 carries, averaging over eight yards per carry,” said head coach Mitch Dorr. […]
North Shore Storm runners fare well at Hibbing Rotary Invitational
The North Shore Storm Girls’ varsity finished 6th out of 16 teams at the October 6 Hibbing Rotary Cross Country meet held at the Hibbing Municipal Golf Course. Louise Ramberg led the Storm with a 16th place finish. Ramberg recorded a time of 22 minutes, 49 seconds over the 5K (3.1 miles) course. The next five Storm runners across the […]
The Plunge
The leaves are holding on to their trees for a little longer this week, as we are able to enjoy another majestic fall on the Gunflint Trail. The peak of fall colors is happening right now, and leaf watchers are taking to hiking trails and overlooks before it all blows away. Water temperatures are now dipping into the lower 50’s […]
Special deer hunt permits now required at Cascade River and Judge C. Magney state parks
Cascade River and Judge C. R. Magney state parks will again hold a special firearm deer hunt this fall during regular firearms season Nov. 5-20. New for the 2016 season, hunters wishing to participate in the special hunt will need to obtain a free special deer hunt permit. Special deer hunt permits will be available starting Friday Oct. 14, on […]
DNR seeks comments on Grand Marais area lake and stream management plans
People interested in DNR strategies for managing Grand Marias area lakes and streams are encouraged to review current management plans and submit comments for the plans scheduled for review this winter. This annual review process includes several waters located within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Comments on lakes within the BWCAW will be accepted until Dec. 15. The […]
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, Oct. 35:35 a.m., Grand Portage: Caller lost his debit card.7:36 a.m., Grand Marais: School patrol.8:42 a.m., […]
