The conservative forecast predicted two inches of snowfall before Christmas day, but we received closer to six inches of fresh powder across northern Minnesota. More snow is expected to fall later this week and should be enough to improve the trails for both skiers and snowmobilers. Christmas day was perfect outside with mild temperatures and a light breeze. Our kids […]
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 […]
Cross country ski trails improving fast with new snow
Just in time or Christmas—and cross country skiing—a lot of new snow fell wiping out the bare spots on the ground. Groomers across the county have been out in force setting tracks and making skate lanes for Nordic skiers and where allowed, fat tire bikers. For a daily update about the 400k of trails in the county, the largest trail […]
Dupre to make second attempt at climbing Mount Hunter
Lonnie Dupre, 55, might be getting older but he isn’t slowing down in his quest to make history. He is once again attempting to become the first person to solo climb Mount Hunter. At 14,573 feet, Hunter is the steepest and most technical of the three peaks in Denali National Park. And due to precipitous pitch, nasty cold, and high […]
In 2018, DNR worked to enhance outdoor opportunities for all Minnesotans
In 2018, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources constructed and opened a new state park campground, reached out to new diverse audiences, and signed an agreement that makes way for the restoration of historic buildings at the Fort Snelling Upper Post into affordable housing for military veterans. These are among the many accomplishments the agency achieved as part of its […]
Norpine Fat Bike Classic January 5
The third annual Norpine Fat Bike Classic in Lutsen is set for Saturday, January 5, and showcases cycling fanatics from across the United States and Canada. Riders will compete for the chance to win a cash prize in the 24-mile-long course or a top finisher award in the 16-mile short-course. The course will take place on cross country ski trails, […]
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, Dec. 188:26 a.m., Grand Marais: Report of a hazard on WestHighway 61.1:14 p.m., Grand Marais: Report […]
Ask a Trooper
Question: Is it legal for local police or State Patrol to make regular traffic stops with an unmarked vehicle (no markings at all) or does the vehicle have to be a certain color or have some kind of markings? Answer: You might be aware of some posts on social media that say, according to state law, that unmarked squad cars […]
