Snow, snow, snow. We’ve had a lot recently which bodes well for ski trails and skiers, but bundle up. Temperatures have plummeted to below zero for the highs and severe cold has limited some grooming. . Sugarbush Trail: With an average depth of 12 inches, groomers have plenty of fresh snow to work with. The following trails were recently groomed: […]
The ‘sport’ in sport fishing
I have spent many years defending the term “sport fishing” since there are some people who find it hard to consider fishing a true sport. The comedian, Jeff Foxworthy, once said in a sketch that fishing could not be a sport since you can gain weight while doing it. Although funny, I disagree with his analogy. I am beginning to […]
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 […]
Vikings lose close game to Two Harbors
The Cook County High School girls’ basketball team traveled to Two Harbors on January 6 to face a well-polished Agate team for a second time this season. On December 9 the Agates beat the Vikings 62-35 on the Vikings’ home floor. This time around, Two Harbors jumped out to an early lead, but the Vikings kept the score close. “We […]
Boys’ basketball team falls to Two Harbors
In a rematch of a game played one month ago, on Friday, January 6 the Vikings traveled down the shore to face the Two Harbors Agates. The first time the two teams met was on December 9 at home, and it was a dandy, with the Vikings losing 51-45 in a hotly contested game. This time the Vikings hoped to […]
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, Jan. 212:15 a.m., Hovland: Deer struck by a vehicle near milemarker 128.1:40 p.m., Schroeder: Deer struck […]
Matters of Record
Zachary Joseph Morsette, 21, Grand Rapids, pled guilty Nov. 28 to charges of drug possession (not a small amount of marijuana) filed Sept. 6, and was sentenced to 365 days in jail, stayed two years with supervised probation and conditions, and ordered to pay a $500 fine plus court costs and fees for a total of $590. Shaina Rose Hudak, […]
