Hibbing Community College (HCC) will offer its culinary program in Grand Marais to help meet the demand for skilled kitchen workers in Cook County’s hospitality-based economy. The county has more than 50 food establishments and resorts, and many have had to reduce hours of operation, increase overtime for existing employees, and condense menus as a result of the culinary workforce […]
YOUR NATIONAL FOREST
It is December, and we are just waiting for more snow to fall. Some of us are waiting pretty impatiently… it is winter in northern Minnesota, and we are supposed to have plenty of snow by this time. Here at the Forest Service, we’ve been getting plenty of calls regarding cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and the answer is, yes, there […]
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 […]
Tails from the Track
A winter without snow would be devastating for many of us Cook County residents who depend on a white winter for our businesses to be successful. The season began with a few good storms and cold enough temperatures to make ice but has since lost its momentum with a clear forecast and daytime temperatures hovering in the mid-30s, which is […]
Ice safety guidelines
No ice can ever be considered “safe ice,” but following these guidelines can help minimize the risk: Always wear a life jacket or float coat on the ice (except when in a vehicle). Carry ice picks, rope, an ice chisel and tape measure. Check ice thickness at regular intervals; conditions can change quickly. Bring a cell phone or personal locator […]
Leech Lake walleye regulations allow more chances for harvest starting in spring North
Leech Lake anglers will be able to keep a wider size range of walleye starting on the 2019 fishing opener. “Walleye abundance in Leech Lake is currently at a point that we can provide anglers additional harvest opportunity beginning in May,” said Doug Schultz, Walker area fisheries supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We got here through protective […]
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. Tuesday, Nov. 277:56 a.m., Grand Marais: Child protection/neglect investigation.8:05 a.m., Grand Marais: Medical transport.10:05 a.m., Grand Marais: […]
Ask a trooper
Question: I will be travelling to Minnesota in a few weeks. Can I use studded tires in your state? Answer: According to Minnesota State Statute 169.72, “Every solid rubber tire on a vehicle must have rubber on its entire traction surface at least one inch thick above the edge of the flange of the entire periphery. No person shall operate […]
