Service of Lessons and Carols The Bethlehem Choir will be presenting a service of nine traditional lessons and carols for the Advent/ Christmas season, Wed. Dec. 21, 6:00 p.m., at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. All are welcome for this community musical sharing. Cook County Ruby’s Pantry Ruby’s Pantry is a food distribution program held 5 – 6:30 p.m., every second Tuesday. […]
Wild fruit and berry restoration project coming to Grand Portage
The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will share in a $44,000 grant with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa aimed at restoring wild fruits and berries to tribal lands. Wild fruits and berries are essential foods for wildlife and Indigenous Peoples, nutritionally and ceremonially. The traditional indigenous diet was highly varied, including wild game, wild […]
‘Tis the Season
The holiday season is among us, and it is looking more like winter by the minute. Devil Track Lake is covered in a thin layer of ice, and the snowmobiles have already been breaking trails through the woods. Soon it will be safe to navigate the lakes, and everyone’s favorite winter activities will be in full swing. Nordic skiers will […]
Cross country ski trails report
A recent generous snowfall has cross country skiers excited. Some, but not all of the county’s 500 kilometers of cross-country ski trails have been groomed and are ready for action. All skiers between the ages of 16-64 who ski on non—federal trails must pick up a Minnesota State Ski Pass. Nordic skiers who ski the central and upper Gunflint Trails […]
Conservation Officer Tales
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) checked GIA snowmobile trails. Snow is sparse and some trails are rough; downed trees are also a hazard as crews still need to get out to clear from the last wet snowfall. The officer checked muzzleloader hunters, took a call about nuisance wolves, checked for a sick moose, and assisted Cook County with a domestic and […]
Vikings battle hard, lose two close contests
The Vikings boys’ basketball team played two games this past week and proved one thing, they might not know how to win yet, but they are going to be competitive with most teams they face. And if they keep playing tough defense and get a couple of shots to fall when they really need them, they will win some ball […]
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, Dec. 22:48 a.m., Grand Portage: Caller said somebody just came tohis door and demanded money that […]
