An annual celebration of Joy and Hope


The Mission of San Juan Capistrano celebrates the return of the swallows on March 19th, St. Joseph’s Day. There is excitement throughout the area as the swift flying birds that have flown from Argentina signal a new season, and display the miraculous phenomenon of migration. I think that I also know some of the excitement the people of Capistrano must […]

Volleyball team loses in a thriller


The Cook County High School volleyball team played five games in the last eight days, losing each, but playing better as the season goes along. On Monday, Sept. 30 the Vikings squared off against a good North Woods team at home in front of a packed house at Pam Taylor gymnasium. The young Vikings gave a good Grizzly team a […]

It’s zucchini season – lock your cars!


The pressure has been unrelenting… my sweet neighbor even brought three gross Yucchinis over yesterday so I will cave in any way for her sake. Zucchini recipes! Here they are. I feel I must go back and give you a little history on my aversion to this vegetable. Let’s blame it on my mother. She grew up in the time […]

Community Calendar

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 you get at the Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and college courses […]

2019-10-05 E-Edition

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 […]