The holiday season is definitely upon us, and for some of us it’s stressful. For others it’s sheer joy. It sort of snuck up on me this year—and I’m scrambling. I remember sitting in Santa’s lap to tell him about the Betsy Wetsy doll or Dale Evans cowgirl outfit I yearned for, then writing him letters in case he might […]
Take steps to protect trees and shrubs from deer
In winter, property owners sometimes begin to notice broken branches or branches missing on tree and shrubs. This damage often is a result of deer browsing and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has tips to prevent it. “Hungry deer will eat plants they can access, and that can cause trees and shrubs to become quite ragged or in some […]
Beware of telephone scams
A telephone scam is targeting residents nationwide in an attempt to gain banking information from unsuspecting residents. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers nationwide are continuing to receive numerous calls from residents concerned about unsolicited calls from scammers posing as U.S. Border Patrol agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Residents are reporting the calls are a […]
The Juniper Network is improving health in communities throughout the Northland
Did you know that 80% of all adults 65+ have at least one chronic health condition? If you or a loved one have ongoing health concerns such as chronic pain, diabetes, depression, cancer, or have recently fallen, Juniper can help. Through local community networks, Juniper is delivering workshops in communities throughout the state. Workshops are proven to help adults to […]
Stone Cairns
Not Long ago, our industrious editor punily suggested a column on stone cairns with some special focus on counter-culture folk. He noted that a hot spot for cairn building is the rocky beach route to the lighthouse in the summer. A dictionary (maybe Merriam-Webster) used by Cynthia (see below) says “Cairn” is from Scottish carne, akin to Gaelic carn “heap […]
Donna Lunke retires from State Farm Insurance
Donna Lunke recently announced her retirement as an agent for the State Farm Agency. Donna, a 1974 graduate of Cook County High School, will now have more time for herself, her husband, and the organizations she volunteers for. Below are a few questions Donna was asked and her replies. Q- How long have you worked for State Farm Insurance? “A […]
Girls fall to Ely
Turnovers plagued the Vikings in their home game against the Ely Timberwolves that was played on a stormy, cold Tuesday, December 21 evening. And often Ely turned those loose balls into baskets, taking the game 56-38. Rhonnie Poyirier led the Vikings with 17 points. Makenzie Fairbanks also finished in double digits, netting 13. The only other Vikings to score were […]
Cook County Law Enforcement briefs
Tuesday, December 7 3:46 a.m. Arrowhead Trail: Public Assistance. Caller had been at a cabin on McFarland Lake with three other adults and one five-year-old child. Caller was trying to hike out and return to civilization because they needed to get back for their job. The other three adults and child remained at the cabin; they were safe and warm. […]
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 […]
BEYOND REASON
Last minute gift ideasSupply chain issues abound. At least that’s what they say. It’s in the headlines (though I did not actually read those articles) Late night talk show hosts make jokes about it so it’s probably hard to get some stuff. Also, I happen to know that you procrastinated. You have not bothered to so much as even browse in person, let […]