The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) recently released report on the Lake Superior—North watershed confirms it contains some of the least-polluted water bodies in the state. However, land use practices, increasing development, and a changing climate may pose threats to these high quality resources. In the near future, MPCA, partner agencies, and stakeholders will work together to develop protection and […]
Where are the fish biting?
Tyson from Beaver House said area lakes and streams have been producing nice catches of fish. “Brook trout fishing has really picked up in the streams. Lots of brookies are being caught on night crawlers and spinners. “Nice catches of walleye have been reported from Two Island, Elbow, Devil Track, Northern Light and Ballclub lakes. Fishermen are using minnows, jigs, […]
Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Tales
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Tofte) checked anglers, boaters and worked invasive species enforcement. Officer Wahlstrom completed investigations on ATV and angling complaints. Enforcement action was taken for extra lines and illegally transporting fish. CO Mary Manning (Hovland) checked area boat accesses, checking anglers and boaters and enforcing aquatic invasive regulations. The officer also patrolled ATV trails and state forest roads and […]
Lutsen 99er continues to grow
The Lutsen 99er registration for 2017 is maxed out with 1,800 riders, topping the previous high of 1,700 competitors entered in 2016. “This is our biggest year yet,” said Kjersti Vick, marketing manager for Visit Cook County, who is one of the largest sponsors of the event. Racers will line up at the starting line(s) on Saturday, June 24 at […]
An interview with Jeremy Kershaw, race director of Le Grand du Nord
Jeremy Kershaw, race director of the Le Grand du Nord and the creator of Heck of the North, an umbrella organization that oversees several long distance gravel grinding bicycle events in the Northland, lives in Two Harbors with his wife Avessa Rockwell and children. Heck of the North events are unique. They offer no prize money. Riders are on their […]
Runners, walkers, bikers needed for Torch Run June 19-20
Anyone interested in running, walking or biking with the Flame of Hope for even a short portion of the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run in Cook County, is encouraged to register. The Cook County Sheriff ’s Office, along with other local law enforcement agencies, is leading the charge to participate in the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch […]
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, May 295:33 a.m., Grand Portage: Medical personnel were calledto the lodge, where a 40-year-old employee was […]
Matters of Record
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $150 and/or 10 days in jail. It is the Cook County News- Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted. Ned Jacobson Cohen, 25, […]
