Bone Builders exercise program was developed by researchers at Tufts University, designed to prevent and reverse the signs of osteoporosis in senior citizens. It is a weight-bearing program providing the benefits of increased bone density, muscle strength and improved balance, incorporating an opportunity for socialization. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, safety measures initiated by the governor of Minnesota in March […]
Cook County/Two Harbors boys and girls Nordic Skiers do well at home meet
On a picture-perfect day for cross country ski racing (light snow falling and temperatures in the high teens), Nordic ski teams from Hibbing and Mesabi East High schools battled it out on the Pincushion Mountain cross country ski trails. And if the snow made for slower than normal finishing times, the results for the Cook County/Two Harbors Nordic cross country […]
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, February 21:04 a.m. Old Mineral Center: Old Highway 61, Publicassistance requested. Tow needed to pull out […]
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 […]
Matters of Record
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $150 and/or 10 days in jail. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted. Eduardo Machuca, 22, incomplete address, […]
For office supplies, etc.
Recently, I needed envelopes to mail our belated holiday, early Valentine, letter. Being self-motivated, I determined to check out all the local places that I heard have office supplies. Herewith is the product of my investigations: Gene’s IGA: Four feet of shelf space, about seven feet high. Small quantities of each item and basic supplies: Pens and pencils, shoelaces, a […]
Boys win at Moose Mountain ski meet
On a cold day with temperatures hovering in the negative teens, the boys slalom ski team won their home meet held at Lutsen ski hill. The girls had two top finishes but didn’t have four girls complete the race so they didn’t qualify in the team scoring. The three team race was held between Cook County, Hibbing and VAST (Virginia […]
Boys and girls’ slalom ski teams victorious at Mont du Lac Resort
With three meets under their belt, the CCHS boys’ slalom ski team is three for three in wins. The boys took first place on Friday, February 19 at Mont du Lac, defeating teams from Duluth East, Hermantown, and Carlton- Esko-Moose Lake. Ben Obinger won the race with teammate Elijah Blanc placing second. Finn Taylor wasn’t far behind in fourth place […]
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If looks could peel the cold-hearted frost off of a window, then the stares from this northern saw-whet owl could keep Deidre Kettunen’s windows frost-free all winter!