In the last of my three-part article, the content is a little more personal. After all, the intent of these articles is to create a connection between Cook County staff and the residents and visitors of the county. I’m Bob Thompson and I was appointed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners to the position of County Assessor in June […]
Memories of Mr. Magoo
For sixteen and a half years he was my constant companion. He slept at my feet, went to work with me, went everywhere with me, but early in July, old age finally caught up with Mr. Magoo, the pug. Although I’m sad as I write this column, I want to concentrate on the happiness he spread. Throughout his life Mr. […]
Part Two: The oral history of Saganaga and Northern Light Lake
Long ago on South Foul, Northern Light, Gunflint, and Saganaga Lakes, there were many small Anishinaabe villages. The population of these villages was small because of the long winter seasons, which can have snow on the ground for six months. This is the only time the Nanabozho stories can be told. Otter Track Lake up that way, was long ago […]
What you should know before entering Canada for hunting season
As Canada-United States (U.S.) border restrictions are reduced and travel to Canada resumes, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds those wishing to enter Canada for hunting season that travellers must declare all of their firearms and cannot import prohibited firearms, prohibited devices or prohibited weapons. Canadian firearms laws changed in 2020. More than 1,500 models and variants of assault-style […]
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. Friday, July 232:12 p.m. West Highway 61: Public Assistance. Lodgeowner was concerned that a room had been […]
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 […]
Wild rice season opens soon, but harvesters must ensure rice is ripe
Wild rice conditions are looking good this year in many areas of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering tips and a reminder of important regulations restricting harvest to rice stands that are ripe. “While I’m hearing reports of good wild rice in some places this year, the hot and dry conditions that much of the state […]
Native Report and Almanac North win two national Native Media Awards
WDSE•WRPT, a public media organization based in Duluth, Minnesota, is pleased to announce that two of its premier local productions, Native Report and Almanac North, have won two 2021 National Native Media Awards. These prestigious honors were awarded by the Native American Journalists Association, the National Native Media Awards recognize excellence in reporting by Indigenous and non-Indigenous Native Report, WDSE•WRPT’s […]
Something for everyone at Cook County Higher Education
“Really? It’s free?” At Cook County Higher Education (CCHE) you can find all sorts of free services and financial help. Last month, the tuition scholarships were highlighted. This month let’s talk about other financial savings you can find through CCHE programs. Did you know we offer free tutoring services? If you, or someone you know, is struggling with a class […]
Porter Airlines first Canadian airline to mandate COVID-19 testing or vaccination for all team members
Porter Airlines is introducing a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for its team members to support a safe and healthy workplace for employees and passengers. Aligning with Porter’s restart of service on September 8, 2021, team members must be fully vaccinated or present a negative COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours of the start of their shift. The Canadian federal government recently […]