There were two worst things about my adventure from Dublin to the Wicklow Mountains, and then my hitchhiking from the town of Aughrim to the hamlet of Avoca and to the Avoca River to fly-fish for trout in the old world. I was a student in my early twenties on my first adventure in another country. I hitchhiked to Avoca […]
First and Second Thrift Store sets new donation hours
Starting February 2, the First and Second Thrift Store will accept donations on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 218-387-1826 to schedule a time to donate your objects. Items donated must be clean and in working order. Please, do not donate torn clothing, dirty clothing or broken appliances. First and Second Thrift cannot accept furniture, records, used […]
Finland area residents can now access the internet anytime at The Clair Nelson Community Center
Thanks to CARES Act Funding distributed by Lake County, the Community Center was able to expand internet access options. Wireless internet will soon be available throughout the entire parking lot, so people can park and connect if they need to attend a virtual medical appointment or connect to a job interview. People can also make an appointment to use a […]
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. Tuesday, January 510:37 a.m. East Highway 61: Fraud/Scam reported. Callerhad hung up on a phone call claiming […]
Local mushers enter John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon races
The 37th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon will start this Sunday as the mushers leave from Duluth and run over hill and dale to the finish line at Grand Portage. This year, no spectators will be allowed at the start or finish line because of COVID-19 protocols. Spectators are encouraged to follow the mushers and dogs by […]