A recently released summary report of Minnesotan’s attitudes about wolves conducted by the Minnesota of Natural Resources’ Division of Fish and Wildlife and the University of Minnesota yielded fairly predictable results, on average livestock owners and deer hunters aren’t terribly fond of wolves while, on average, residents are in favor of wolves. Using primarily three study groups, cattle and sheep […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]
Reporting fish die-offs helps the DNR and others respond when needed
Anyone who finds several or more dead fish in a lake or stream can help by reporting these fish die-offs, which happen occasionally and usually result from natural causes. “It can be unsettling and concerning to find a number of dead fish,” said Tom Burri, limnology consultant with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources who deals with water quality issues […]
What should we celebrate?
As I See ItThis July 4th called to mind a short camping trip my wife, Peg, and I enjoyed at Trails End campground at the end of the Gunflint Trail a few years ago. Here we enjoyed great weather, cool temps and constant breezes each day, just what a camper longs for in the great outdoors. Thick foliage and mature red and white […]
Stars in their own right, Jupiter and Saturn are planets
The Fourth of July is over, and we are in the heart of summer. Hot days, pop-up thunderstorms, and then that lovely drop in humidity and temperature after the rain. Inland lakes are warming up to where you can swim in them for longer than two minutes, and to where the walleye are driven into the cool dark depths in […]
Forest fire danger high
Even with the rain that fell on Sunday night, July 5, Cook County is still considered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as an area where a forest fire could easily start if a fire is left unattended or not properly extinguished. Current burning restrictions allow for variance permits only. The day before, on July 4, the DNR placed […]
WTIP North Shore Radio announces a format change for the 13th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2020
WTIP Community Radio is pleased to announce that the Radio Waves Annual Music Festival will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2020, as a one-day, on-air, live music event from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Because of COVID- 19 restrictions placed on public gatherings, the festival has been changed from an in-person concert, to a full day of live music […]
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. Tuesday, June 912:33 a.m. Devil TrackRoad: power outagereported by seven differentresidents. Two hours later,power was restored.10:23 a.m. […]
Travel restrictions to Canada remain in place for July
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all travelers that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings. These measures remain in place until at least July 21. The Government of Canada remains committed to protecting Canadians’ health and safety and reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. All travel of an optional or discretionary nature, […]
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 […]