On Sunday, September 27, seventh graders at ISD 166 finally were able to take part in their Firearms Safety Field Day, allowing them to receive certification for the class they took last spring semester. As students completed their Firearms Safety Training (the first time it has been taught online in Cook County), the DNR cancelled all field day activities due […]
Cisco and whitefish sport netting to open on northern lakes
Recreational netting for cisco, also referred to as tullibee, and whitefish is open this fall on designated lakes. Whitefish and cisco sport netting is open to Minnesota residents only. About 700 Minnesotans participate each year. Netting schedules are based on expected water temperatures. As the water temperature cools, game fish head to deeper water while cisco and whitefish come to […]
Hunter walking trails provide access to public hunting in northern Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains hunter walking trails as easy ways to travel by foot through wildlife management areas, state and federal forests, and other public hunting lands. Some trails may be unmowed this year; however, they still remain open for use and wind through prime habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, wild turkey and white-tailed deer. “These […]
Cook County Grand Marais EDA offers new business loan program
Cook County businesses facing financial difficulties due to the effects of COVID 19 now have another option to turn to for financial aid. Thanks to the work by the Cook County Grand Marais EDA in partnership with the Taconite Area Community Relief Grant Program from the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR), businesses located within Cook County are […]
Virtual open houses for wolf management plan
Registration is open for virtual open houses that will offer opportunities for people to hear about wolves in Minnesota and share their thoughts as the Department of Natural Resources updates the state’s 20-year-old wolf management plan. The open houses will include informational presentations from the DNR and allow real-time public input and Q&A. Each open house takes place from 6-8 […]
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Cook County GOP held a “Meet and Greet” Rally Friday night, September 25, at the Grand Marais Rec Park Pavilion. Pictured are (L-R) Ben Abrahamson of Trump Victory Campaign, MN 3, Senate candidate Chris Hogan of Two Harbors, MN 3A Representative candidate Thomas Manninen of Littlefork, and Isaac Schultz, US CD 8 Congressman Pete Stauber’s Campaign Manager. The Manninen campaign […]
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Last week Orvis Lunke received a totally unexpected honor. Orvis was given A Quilt of Valor from the Ripple River Quilters. The quilt was handmade by Barb Posterick, who traveled to Grand Marais to present it to him. Said Orvis’s wife, Donna, “I am so proud of his service to our country, Honor Guard in the American Legion, his eleven […]
Cook County Commissioner candidates answer questions
The Cook County News- Herald sent off a series of county related questions to the District 2 and District 4 candidates running for office. Below are responses from District 2 candidates Myron Bursheim and Stacey Hawkin. Q- Do you think the 2019 short-term vacation rental ordinance passed by the county board that was put on hold should go into effect? […]
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 […]
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. Wednesday, September 98:20 a.m. Flute Reed Road: Fraud/scam on telephone.Man received a call from overseas that said […]