Nan Onkka is one of 24 artists who will take part in the two weeks Art Along the Fall Studio Tour that runs September 24 through October 3. Her studio will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the entire 14 days of the fall tour. Also displaying their wares for sale at Nan’s will be guest artists […]
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Before scampering up this evergreen tree this furry young black bear was trying to eat bird seed from Butch Schulte’s bird feeder, making quite a mess in the process.
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The moon, orange and full and bright, lights up the Coast Guard lighthouse on a recent cloudless night.
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 ten 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. Jennifer Sue Ahl, 49, Maple […]
Vikings fall to Floodwood in volleyball
The CCHS Vikings hosted the Floodwood Polar Bears on Tuesday, September 22, and for half of the first game the contest looked to be close. The Vikings led 12-9 in that first game before the Polar Bears shed their “bus rust” from the long drive to Cook County and started to turn up the pressure, taking the game 25-16. Early […]
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 […]
Back and forth with a Black Bear
Rob sits down with Barbara, a 6-year-old black bear, in her den. ROB: I’ve been in a lot of dens, butthis is my first time in a bear’s.BARBARA: I’m getting into hibernation mode, so let’s make this quick.ROB: Well, then in the interest oftime, let’s go a bit rapid fire.BARBARA: Let’s.ROB: Are you familiar with (thestore) Build a Bear?BARBARA: What’s […]
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, August 31 4:08 p.m. Grand Marais: West Second Street, Animal lost. Woman called because she is […]
Jackpot/High Climber and Britton Peak Mountain Bike trails rehab grand opening
A panorama of fall colors greets mountain bike riders and hikers as they venture onto the trail system at Britton Peak in Tofte. Riders venture up and down through the boreal forest on intricately made trails. They ride to stunning vistas of Lake Superior and the surrounding forest on ridgeline peaks and plunge into the green and gold of the […]