The newly combined Carlton/Wrenshall Raptors came to Grand Marais last Friday night to square off against the Cook County Vikings on Lyle Anderson field and the Vikings came away with a tough loss. The newly joined Carlton-Wrenshall team will have to play 11-man football in the playoffs, but for the remainder of this season they are matched up against 9-man […]
Jurynec wins Superior Fall Trail 103-mile race
The Superior Fall Trail races had a little bit of everything, some mud, big waterfalls, babbling brooks, dense forests, fantastic vistas and even a wedding at the 78-mile checkpoint at the Cramer Road in Schroeder. Runners came from 34 states and six countries to test themselves over the grueling course held on the Superior Hiking Trail Friday and Saturday, Sept. […]
The Matter of Weighty
I knew, even before I stepped into the veterinarian’s office that Mr. Magoo, my pug, had gained weight, but I was shocked to discover how much. As I struggled to make him stand still on the scale (which he never did) he suddenly looked much chubbier than I’d realized, and when the scale’s needle finally settled, I was shocked to […]
Volleyball team falls to Moose Lake/Willow River in a close match
Every game the young Cook County volleyball team plays they show improvement. That was evident in their most recent match against Double A Moose Lake/Willow River, played September 5 in Moose Lake, where the team narrowly lost. The Vikings fell 25-19 in the first game, then came back and won the next two games 25-20, 25-15. A bad fourth game […]
Community Calendar
Rummage Sale Cook County Community Center Arena Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Lots of great stuff for sale! Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5 – 6:30 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food […]
College News
Sjogren named to president’s list at Bemidji State University Jami Sjogren from Grand Marais earned president’s list honors from Bemidji State University in Bemidji at the conclusion of the spring 2019 semester. Jami is the daughter of Aaron and Teri Sjogren, Grand Marais. To be eligible for the president’s list, BSU students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits […]
Isle Royale Wolf Project continues with Michigan wolves
Isle Royale National Park resumed its wolf translocation project last week. Park staff and partners successfully moved a wolf from Michigan’s mainland to Isle Royale on Friday, September 6. The 70 pound male wolf, between two and three years old, was captured in the Upper Peninsula and transported by amphibious aircraft to the island and released. This marks the beginning […]
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 […]
Matters of Record
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $150 and/or 10 days in jail. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted. Cory Maria Dack, 36, Duluth, […]
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. Saturday, July 2712:55 a.m., Grand Marais: Domestic disturbance reported.9:30 a.m., Grand Portage: A hold-up alarm on Mile […]