Brandon Marxen, Grand Marais, was the big winner at the Cook County Ridge Rider’s Snowmobile Club annual trout derby with his entry of an 11-pound lake trout. This year the derby was held at West Bearskin Lake on Saturday, March 2. All told 73 people registered to fish, 52 non-members and 21 members, with about another 70 people in attendance […]
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development report on the timber industry
It is not surprising that almost half of the state’s remaining employment in Forestry and Logging is located in the seven county Northeast Minnesota region, home to most of the state’s forest land. The Forestry and Logging sector is a vital part of the Forest Product Industry which also includes establishments and employment in two other NAICS codes: Wood Product […]
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 […]
Girls fall to MIB in playoffs
Mountain Iron-Buhl (MIB) proved quickly why it is ranked 10th at state in single A girls’ basketball in their playoff meeting with the Cook County Vikings. The game was played in Grand Rapids on Saturday, March 2. Only an upset playoff win of the Carlton Bulldogs at Carlton propelled the Vikings into this game. Still, despite facing steep odds—MIB is […]
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When it comes to endurance sports, Chris Hegg is one of the best at long distance running or cross country skiing. Chris recently competed in his 31st consecutive 50k in the Sleeping Giant Loppet on the same wood skis, winning for the 17th time.
College News
Leif Anderson named to dean’s list Leif D. Anderson, Lutsen, was selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities 2018 fall semester dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. Viren makes dean’s list Tor Viren, Grand Marais, was named to the St. Olaf College […]
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, Feb. 264:47 a.m., Grand Marais: Security alarm on WestHighway 61, proved to be false.7:16 a.m., Grand […]
