Will Ramberg, a 6’5” Gopher guard, has seen his minutes go up as the Gopher’s men’s basketball team battles injuries and COVID. The Sophomore walk-on has been one of the first players off of the bench in recent games. Unfortunately, Will suffered a hand-injury and is questionable for upcoming games. On January 4 Will saw 14 minutes of playing time […]
Splitting wood with dad
One of the first “Outdoors” columns I wrote for the Cook County News Herald two years ago found me splitting wood in the late winter as the snow receded. It was, then, my favorite time of year to split; nice to attack stacks of rounds, split them by hand, move them by toboggan, and stack them for firewood. It’s mid-January […]
My aspirin conundrum
Our friend Moshe Schein is a world-renowned surgeon. Impressive. He’s also quite a character, and we love him. Years ago, he insisted my husband and I take a baby aspirin every day. So—we did. Then I heard the Food and Drug Administration recommended against it. What??? Banking on Moshe’s wisdom, I continued. But I’ve been thinking… What is aspirin, any […]
Free income tax assistance in Grand Marais
Once again, Cook County VITA/TCE tax assistance volunteers are ready to help low and moderate-income folks and all folks 60 or over with their individual income tax returns. These volunteers can answer questions about how Social Security works with your taxes and if you qualify for a rent credit or a home property tax refund. International students can also use […]
Way off the beaten path Albatross: Neither Burden nor Book Review
Dave Saari’s new golf murder mystery ends at St. Urho’s golf course in Nolalu, Ontario. While driving to the Thunder Bay Country Club, I saw a sign on Highway 61 advertising that course to the northwest. After a pleasant 18 holes with retired dentist Gary Post at the 9-hole CC, I mentioned the St. Urho sign. Gary and his friend […]
DNR seeks to fill 200 paid summer internships
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about possible careers with the DNR through paid summer internship opportunities. DNR summer interns will not only gain valuable experience and training, but also will help the agency create a healthy, sustainable, and livable Minnesota for future generations. The internship opportunities are located […]
DNR seeking public input on deer population goals
Portions of southeast, Arrowhead and north central areas to be evaluatedBeginning Monday, January 24, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for public input on deer population goals in 28 of 130 deer permit areas (DPAs). “We’re continuing with an online questionnaire this year and adding webinars for those who wish to connect directly with area wildlife managers on this topic,” said Barbara Keller, DNR big game program leader. […]
Brain Worm (Part 1)
Moose in Minnesota have been seen exhibiting abnormal behavior and physical disabilities, not caused by injury, since at least 1912. Perhaps the most common and oldest reported observations were of moose walking in endless circles in the snow on frozen lakes. Other sightings often were that of the head tilted and turned to one side, stumbling, poor coordination, leg paralysis, […]
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 […]
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, January 4 9:36 a.m. Public Assistance. A snowmobile groomer called 911 for location and needed transfer […]