In the September 18 issue of the Cook County News-Herald there was an article about an airplane accident that happened in the late 1940’s. Butch Schulte, who submits photos to the Cook County News-Herald, said he was at the site of the accident. “I just had to say that I witnessed the airplane accident at the airport in the late […]
Fall leaves
Each of these local nature photographers found beauty in a small cluster of fall leaves caught against the sky or against a green forest backdrop. This might be the best time to take your camera or cell phone out and take pictures. Between the changing leaves and colorful mushrooms gracing the forest floor, the animals searching for food to fatten […]
Domestic violence: answering the call
Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that every community faces. Across multiple county departments including the Sheriff ’s Office, the County Attorney’s Office, and Public Health and Human Services, we work to respond to and prevent domestic violence. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so this is an appropriate time to discuss this important topic and the individual and […]
Historical Reflections
Of Moose and Men Editor Brian Larsen thinks this wonderful drawing may have been done by Ken Kettunen. Ken and Phyllis Kettunen were the Publishers/Owners of the News Herald from 1979 to 1989. Other illustrators for the newspaper include Ron Lund and Howard Sivertson. Howard Sivertson created all the wonderful News Herald bears. This illustration was for a story, but […]
Down Memory Lane
20 YEARS AGOOCTOBER 8, 2001 Ten DNR employees are on strike in Cook County. Three employees have crossed the picket line and remain working. Statewide, 3,486 strike-eligible employees reported to work on October 1, the first day of the state employee strike, out of 27,206 employees eligible to strike. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has notified the Tofte-Schroeder Sanitary Sewer […]
Restorative practitioners available weekly at high school
Starting Thursday, September 22, trained facilitators from Cook County MN Restorative Justice (CCMNRJ), a program of the North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF), will have a presence each Wednesday at Cook County ISD 166 High School, around the advisory/lunch hour outside of the cafeteria. Volunteers trained in restorative practices including peacemaking through dialogue, harm reparation and conflict resolution, will be […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County Community Center. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training […]
Yoga classes to be offered starting October 15
In one way or another the last couple of years have rocked life as we know it. The mental, emotional, and physical stress all takes a toll on our bodies and minds. In times of stress, personal or global, we rely on our well-worn habits, good or bad. If we cultivate positive habits and practices now, we can be prepared […]
Photo
Local nature photographer Paul Sundberg was on the hunt for some nice nature pictures when he spotted this magnificent eight-point buck hiding in tall grass.