With the month of May, Superior National Forest is entering its summer mode with a lot of changes happening over the month. For starters, on May 1st, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entered into what is known as the “quota season.” This means that overnight travelers in the BWCAW will need a permit issued through the Forest Service and […]
Where to fish?
Last week Devil Track Lake turned dark gray and spongy indicating the beginning stages of iceout, and little has changed since then. Cold temperatures and an additional foot of snow have hindered the melting process while leaving many folks wondering, “where can we fish on opening weekend?” Gunflint Trail lakes are beginning to open up, but the bigger lakes are […]
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 […]
Water Safety Tips
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 14. With National Water Safety Month in May and summer around the corner, now is a great time for parents to remember the importance of equipping children with essential water safety skills. The Y offers swim lessons that help reduce the risk of childhood drowning, develop a […]
Viking girls get first win in tough week
The young Viking fast pitch softball team has been working hard, but wins have been hard to come by. On Thursday, May 2, the team traveled to South Ridge to play the Panthers and fell 14-1. Playing at home on Saturday, the team got its first win of the year, beating the Ely Timberwolves 11-10. The score was tied 2-2 […]
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. Sunday, April 2810:04 a.m., Grand Marais: Business check.10:40 a.m., Grand Marais: Public assist on West Highway 61.10:46 […]