Sometimes, as humans, we can feel things, intuitively, before they surface to our conscious minds. Thinking back, I think I knew something bigger was arising. That little twinge of, ‘hold on tight’, was in the air. No one, however, could have predicted what was on the horizon on that last ‘real’ school day in March. “We’ll see you in two […]
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 […]
Wolf conservation continues to be a DNR priority
Although federal Endangered Species Act protections for wolves end on January 4, 2021, Minnesota laws have and will continue to protect wolves and ensure the responsible stewardship of this important wildlife species. Minnesota has the largest wolf population in the lower 48 states and is home to an estimated 2,700 wolves across nearly 40,000 square miles of northern and central […]
State Forest Nursery needs black spruce cones for reforestation efforts
Want to help Minnesota’s forests grow healthy and strong while making some extra money at the same time? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has an opportunity for you. Each year, the DNR purchases tree seeds and cones from people who collect them on their property or on state forest land. Seeds are extracted from the cones at the State […]
Matters of Record
Jacob Tyler Kelahan, 30, Grand Marais, Minnesota, pled guilty on December 28, 2020, to a petty misdemeanor of traffic speeding 79/55 on November 4, 2020. Fines and fees total $225. Nathan Allen Fellows, 35, Burnsville, Minnesota, pled guilty on December 30, 2020, to hunting or possessing a firearm or bow in a state game refuge or park on December 17, […]
First Annual Snow Angel event comes to a close
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Cook County News-Herald Snow Angel event. We had a nice turnout, although nowhere near a world record turnout. We will save that for next year. Although all of the pictures sent to the CherryRoad Media website were great, we picked three that we thought were the best and those people will be […]