Fishing is a simple, yet humbling sport. Even the greatest angler gets skunked at times, and as far as the big one getting away? Happens to all of us. But did you know that as simple as the industry is, the annual fishing expenditures in the United States totals $46 billion? And that fishing tackle accounts for $7.4 billion in […]
Invasive insect Lily Leaf beetle discovered for the first time in Minnesota
Residents should be on the lookout for the insect and report any findings The lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii), an invasive insect that feeds on lilies and fritillaries, has been found for the first time in Minnesota. A resident of St. Paul first noticed an insect on an Asiatic lily and reported the find to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture […]
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 […]
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 168:06 a.m. Grand Marais:Checked hazard. Advisedthat there has been a largetruck/heavy equipmentparked on Highway 61near […]
Matters of Record
Trent Bunker, 19, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, pled guilty July 1 to a petty misdemeanor of liquor consumption by a person under age 21 on May 15, 2020. Fines and fees total $185. Alex Jason Mucha, 28, Faribault, Minnesota, pled guilty July 1 to a petty misdemeanor of littering with a dangerous object on the highway on May 30. Fines and […]
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 […]
Meet Steve Watson, District 4 Cook County Commissioner candidate
Each week the Cook County News- Herald is introducing candidates who are running for Cook County Commissioner seats. This week we are featuring Steve Watson, who is competing against three other candidates for the position held by Heidi Doo-Kirk, who has chosen not to run again. Hi, my name is Steve Watson, and I am running as a candidate for […]
Lake County Historical Society to remove non-functioning beacon
Ever since the beacon went dark on November 25, 2019, the Lake County Historical Society (LCHS) has been working to re-light the beacon at the iconic Two Harbors lighthouse located on a rocky point between Burlington and Agate Bays. Since 1892, the Two Harbors Lighthouse has been guiding ships into the Agate Bay ore docks. This station now operates as […]
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Kimber Wraalstad, North Shore Health CEO, answers any further questions and thanks the American Legion Auxiliary representatives, Ann Sullivan, Nancy Backlund, and Janet Breithaupt, for coming to Serenity Garden’s first open house. Ann Sullivan is also a Serenity Garden Friend.
Wondering ’61
Revisiting Highway 61Brian, our thoughtful editor, piqued my curiosity with his June 14 column introduction noting Bob Dylan’s early 60’s song and album Highway 61 Revisited. Having paid only sporadic attention to Dylan then, I was brought up short that he made our road so famous so long before this column. It turns out that it is sort of our road he […]