How was your Thanksgiving?


I gave the turkey drumstick a brisk yank to see if the bird was done. It should have been. I’d followed my normal procedure, but to my surprise, the meat was still slightly bloody. I almost went into shock. I’m a self-proclaimed “master turkey roaster,” and now this? I’ve cooked all sizes of turkeys up to 25 pounds, and they’ve […]

Kids and thin ice – a dangerous holiday combo


As excited as they are about the holiday season, many kids are equally curious when it comes to the ice. Talking with children about ice safety now will help them stay safe during this festive time. “We want families to get out on the ice and have a good time when conditions allow— but we also want parents to make […]

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! Reading for Ralph Latham Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m. […]

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

Colton Robert Deschampe, 26, Grand Marais, pled guilty Oct.29 to gross misdemeanor charges of driving while impaired in thethird degree filed July 17, the court having dismissed additionalcharges of test refusal and possession of an open bottle. SentencedNov. 26 to 365 days in jail, stayed two years with supervised probation and conditions, and ordered to pay a $1,500 fine plus […]

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. Thursday, Oct. 315:52 a.m., Grand Marais: Animal disturbance on Eighth AvenueWest.10:43 a.m., Grand Marais: Public assist on […]