The winter solstice is nearly upon us. There are many things associated with this day. It is the first day of winter. It is also the longest night of the year. There is a precise time of day, 9:58 a.m., where the sun is at its lowest height in the sky. But the most important thing about the Winter Solstice […]
DNR considers request for negotiated metallic mineral leases
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has received a new request for negotiated nonferrous metallic minerals lease amendments from Vermillion Gold, Inc. (Vermillion). Vermillion holds state metallic mineral leases in Itasca and St. Louis counties and has been actively exploring for nonferrous minerals for a number of years. Vermillion’s current request seeks to add 120 acres of state-owned minerals to […]
The city of Grand Marais sets preliminary levy for 2022
City Administrator Mike Roth addressed the city council on December 8, and he told the council that not much had changed since the board set the 2022 preliminary budget in September. One unknown said Roth is that the city didn’t have a contract with the union yet, and he didn’t expect that would be done by the time the levy […]
December CWD hunts offer deer hunters additional harvest opportunities on Minnesota- North Dakota border
Deer hunters seeking additional opportunities can harvest deer in late season chronic wasting disease management hunts along the Minnesota-North Dakota border. Hunting dates are Friday, Dec. 17, through Sunday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 31, through Sunday, Jan. 2. Deer permit areas along the border open to the CWD management hunts are 261 and 262. Hunters may participate in the […]
The inconvenient Indian
You will want to read this book. Perusing a recent Northern Wilds issue, The Inconvenient Indian came across my ken. The evocative ad printed with this column shows this curious subtitle: “A Curious Account of Native People in North America.” Intrigued, I ordered the book online and was prompted to write this column. The author, Thomas King, disclaims the title […]
Northeast Partnership now accepting proposals for community projects
Northeast Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen their community can now apply for partnership support from the University of Minnesota Extension Northeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Northeast RSDP). Northeast RSDP supports local innovation by connecting community ideas to University of Minnesota resources. Community members work on diverse project teams that research, design and plan local sustainability projects with University […]
It’s the Holiday Season – Hoop De Do!
I have been struggling to get into the holiday season this year. The tree is up but ornaments seem to be very slow going. Presents are bought but only a few wrapped and don’t even get me going on outdoor Christmas lights. Everything seems to take a mountain of effort. I’ve tried to remedy the situation with hours of Christmas […]
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. Jason Lee Erkkila, 42, Lakeville, […]
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 […]
Social significance of antlers
A common belief is that antlers are for fighting during the rut and for defense against predators. They are formidable and effective weapons which can be used in both situations. However, there is considerable potential to cause injury or death to an opponent of the same species. That is not in the best interest of the population. The problem of […]