Hard to decide between chasing birds and fishing for outdoor sports enthusiasts this time of year, especially on those magical days when the sun shines. Small game hunters and anglers have overlapping seasons for the next few weeks as the leaves change color and the temperatures drop. I prefer fishing to hunting and have never even shot a grouse before— […]
Special deer hunt permits available for Cascade River, Judge C. R. Magney state parks
Cascade River and Judge C R. Magney state parks will again hold special firearms deer hunts this fall during regular firearms season November 3 – 18. Hunters wishing to participate in one of the special state park hunts will need to obtain a state park deer hunt permit in addition to their regular license. Deer hunters with a special deer […]
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 win 36-6 over the Raiders from Nicollet
With five minutes left to play both the coaches for Cook County and Nicollet Raiders met at the middle of the Esko football field and agreed to cancel the rest of the game due to lightning. In reality, the Friday, Sept. 14 game was already over. The Vikings were up 36-6 against the Raiders, a nine-man team located between New […]
North Shore Storm boys win, girls finish second at the Eveleth Lions Invitational
The North Shore Storm boys’ cross country team is two for two in wins this year, this time taking top honors at the Eveleth Lions Invitational. The competition was held in Eveleth on Thursday, September 13. Luke Olson of Eveleth won the 5k event in 17:05.6 Second place went to Cameron Stocke of Virginia, with North Shore Storm runners taking […]
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, Sept. 10No report.Tuesday, Sept. 1110:37 a.m., Grand Marais: Animal disturbance on BowLake Road.10:45 a.m., Grand Marais: […]
