Social media, politics and many sources for our news seem to be feeding into the polarization that focuses on our differences rather than the humanity we share. How often do you feel that people are really listening to you and wanting to know what you need? One of the hallmarks of a healthy community is that sense of wanting to […]
Community Calendar
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5 – 6:30 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at al the food you get at the High School. No financial or other qualifications— this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college […]
Fundraiser to be held for Unified Club
The Cook County Unified Club, a chapter of Special Olympics Minnesota, is going to conduct a fundraising event on May 1. Details are still sketchy, but the evening will be similar to a polar plunge. However, said event coordinator Kris Hoffman, “We are currently trying to think of a title to more perfectly encapsulate our club’s goals and our rugged […]
Cook County Tennis Association announces Spring Youth Tennis Instruction Program
The Cook County Tennis Association (CCTA) is pleased to announce its 2018 Spring Youth Tennis Instruction Program. The Program is open to Cook County youth ages 4 through 18 interested in learning the game of tennis or advancing their tennis skills. Classes will be held after school and Saturday morning at the Cook County tennis courts in Grand Marais from […]
Mitch Dorr submits resignation as CCHS football coach
Much of Mitch Dorr’s life has revolved around sports, and no sport more than football. But after 20 years of coaching football, seven years as an assistant and 13 years as head coach, Mitch has announced that he is stepping down as head football coach of the CCHS Vikings. This is the second head-coaching job Mr. Dorr has relinquished since […]
This Earth Day, we are grateful for our region’s natural resources
Every Earth Day, we at the Cook Soil and Water Conservation District reflect on the wonderful natural resources we get to enjoy in Cook County. Our District is grateful for the opportunity to work with members of the community to facilitate voluntary initiatives to conserve land, water, forests and wildlife in our area. We are one of 89 Soil and […]
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 […]
Deer Ticks coming to a cabin near you!
A new green solutionJust mention “Deer Ticks” and you will get a variety of responses, the most common being almost everyone knows someone who has Lyme disease or has battled Lyme disease in the past. Minnesota has had its share of tragedy regarding this disease and the small, seemingly insignificant insect that connects us to the problem. The “Deer Tick” or more correctly, […]
Endless Winter
The seemingly endless winter season has fought its way into the third week of April and is showing little sign of surrendering to the spring sunshine. We have seen some incredibly fast transformations before, but it will take an intense wave of heat to open these waters in time for the fishing opener on Saturday, May 12. The last wave […]