A relatively new sport, which is growing in popularity, has been added to Superior National golf course in Lutsen. It’s not golf, and it’s not soccer, but both skills are needed when playing the game. It’s called footgolf, and it began in 2001, but who just started it or where it was started is unknown. What is known is that […]
Allesandra Duclos wins U13 Worlds
Showing great balance, endurance, quick feet and grand strategy, North Shore Roller Allesandra (Alley) Duclos of Lutsen continued her 2018 win streak with her most significant victory of the year, a first place in the girls’ U13 amateur log rolling competition at the Hayward, Wisconsin Lumberjack World Championships. Amateurs competed on Thursday and Friday (July 19-20) while pro events went […]
Gunflint Trail Canoe Races a success
A postcard-perfect day on Gunflint Lake brought several hundred people up the Gunflint Trail on July 18 for the 2018 Gunflint Trail Canoe Races at Gunflint Lodge. The 41st event raised more than $24,000 for the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department (GTVFD), a sizable sum for this annual afternoon created and executed by volunteers from up and down the Gunflint […]
Where are the fish biting?
Monday, July 23 will go down as a magical day for Julie Collman and her daughter Jessica Berg Collman. The two were fishing for walleye on Saganaga Lake but weren’t having any luck. Because of busy schedules, it was the first time the two had gotten a chance to fish together all summer, although Julie noted she has gotten out […]
Local off-roaders form “Tread Lightly” group
Local Jeep and off-road touring enthusiasts have formed a new club in the area to organize local riders, provide service to the community, and acknowledge the growing trend in off-road touring. Grand Marais resident Scott Benolken is driving the energy behind “Tread Lightly Off-Roaders,” a club he says is one of many new family and service-oriented Jeep, land-rover and 4×4 […]
Angling Inspiration
Summer is escaping rapidly, and the window of opportunity for activities to share with my children is closing as well. Operating the lodge and restaurant takes most of my time, but it is important to make memories with my family despite the daily demands and long hours. Luckily, my family enjoys being on the water and having access to a […]
Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Tales
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) attended annual use of force instructor training and in-service planning at Camp Ripley. While at Ripley, Manning also assisted with scenarios for the Conservation Officer Academy. She took calls on BWCA camping, nuisance animals and the upcoming bear season. CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Tofte) checked anglers on area lakes, attended in-service at Camp Ripley and followed up […]
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, July 166:38 a.m., Grand Marais: Lost property.7:52 a.m., Grand Marais: Crank 911 calls.Tuesday, July 1711:00 a.m., […]
