The final statistics have been tallied for the Vikings’ 2017 seniors who helped lead the team to a third straight state volleyball tournament, and the numbers are impressive. Three seniors saw a lot of playing time, three not as much, but all were key to the Vikings incredible run. Remember the “Sutton bombs?” Meredith Sutton finished with 513 kills (bombs), […]
DNR seeks comments on Grand Marais area lake and stream management plans
Anglers and others interested in Department of Natural Resources strategies for managing Grand Marais-area lakes and streams are invited to review and comment on management plans scheduled for review this fall. This annual process includes several waters located within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Comments on lakes within the BWCAW will be accepted until Dec. 20. The comment […]
New northern pike fishing regulations coming in spring 2018
Anglers and spearers pursuing northern pike this winter can prepare for new pike regulations that will be in effect for the spring fishing opener on Minnesota’s inland waters. “Pike regulations remain the same this winter, with major changes coming this spring,” said Chris Kavanaugh, northeast region fisheries manager. “As anglers continue fishing for pike, we encourage them to get used […]
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 […]
Little White Tornadoes
The latest streak of warm weather, although pleasant, has turned most of Cook County into a skating rink. Flooded parking lots, caused by the powerful daytime sunshine, have turned to ice overnight as the temperatures drop below freezing—which creates a dangerous situation for both pedestrians and drivers. A couple of our neighbors on Devil Track Lake decided to take advantage […]
Congress eyes allowing bikes, carts in BWCA
A bill sponsored by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., who is chairman of the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands, is wheeling its way through Congress and could potentially open the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and other wilderness areas to non-motorized mountain bikes, wheelbarrows, carts, strollers, and other devices with wheels. Currently, the law provides for wheelchair users to go into the […]
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, Nov. 277:56 a.m., Grand Marais: Safe Routes to School.7:59 a.m., Grand Marais: Caller from Voyageurs Pointwarned […]
