At halftime, Mariner running back Mason Ollman was riding on a trailer pulled by a golf cart on the running track that circles the football field, waving to the crowd as he was being announced as the 2019 Silver Bay High School homecoming king. That short ride was the slowest anyone would see “King” Mason move all night long. The […]
Locals dominate Fortune Bay Casino Muskie Tournament
Whether you catch fish or not, most would agree that fishing is an enriching experience. For the husband and wife team of Julie Collman and Bob Baker, a recent fishing outing was truly enriching in a couple of ways. Bob and Julie took first place in the Fortune Bay Casino Muskie Tournament held October 5 on Lake Vermilion, and took […]
Never too old
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d ever have a book published, but Tucker Lake Chronicle was published last spring and is doing quite well. I would be perfectly happy somewhere in a cave, hunched over a laptop making up stories. The reality is that authors are expected to attend book signings, give readings and chat with book […]
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 […]
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. Jeffrey J. Cano, 52, Green […]
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 […]