I’ve mentioned my New Year’s resolution a few times since I declared that I was making one in January. Mostly I’ve noted that I have completely failed in keeping my resolution. What was that resolution? I vowed to finish just one thing before starting something else. I had hopes of finishing an entire News-Herald article without getting sidetracked by a... READ MORE >
It takes many volunteers to operate Ruby’s Pantry in Cook County. On May 24 those volunteers were recognized with an anniversary dinner at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Everyone agreed it is hard to believe that it has been a year since the first Ruby’s Pantry was held at School District 166 on May 14, 2015. After a wonderful dinner funded by... READ MORE >
A search is under way at Temperance River in Tofte for a young man who disappeared while swimming in the river yesterday. At approximately 6:34 p.m. on June 11, Cook County Law Enforcement received a 9-1-1 call reporting that “a kid fell into the gorge at Temperance River State Park.” Cook County Deputies, Minnesota State Patrol, Tofte and Schroeder First... READ MORE >
After months of difficult budget discussion on June 2, 2016, the ISD 166 School Board heard a final proposal on how to continue to fund Cook County Schools. A complicated spreadsheet was presented with two scenarios and Superintendent Beth Schwarz—with incoming Superintendent Bill Crandall listening in via teleconference—gave an explanation of both. After considerable discussion, the school board approved the... READ MORE >
The Cook County Sheriffs Office has announced that the search for the young man who was presumed drowned in the Temperance River is over. The body of Alec Paul Bertil Lawrenz, 18, of Wayzata, Minnesota was recovered from the waters of the Temperance River at approximately 1:42 p.m. The matter is under investigation, but no foul play is suspected. The... READ MORE >
I honked my car horn yesterday, which is unusual for me. I’m not an impatient person. If I’m sitting at a red stoplight and the car ahead of me doesn’t take off immediately when it turns green, I don’t automatically hit the horn. Usually people realize the light has changed and they take off within a few seconds. If someone... READ MORE >
The Cook County News-Herald spoke with Minnesota House District 3A Representative Rob Ecklund on May 27, a few days after the end of the legislative session. Asked if he was disappointed by the session, Ecklund said it was chaotic as the session came to a close, but added that he was pleased to see some Northland projects approved. Ecklund said... READ MORE >
The Grand Portage Ambulance was paged to Hat Point Marina in Grand Portage on May 31 to meet Rangers from Isle Royale National Park onboard the Amik. The Park Service requested the ambulance to transport a 25-year-old male with a hand injury. The patient, an archeologist, injured his hand with an ax. Although Isle Royale National Park is located in... READ MORE >
Cook County Law Enforcement received a phone call from a woman from Cincinnati, Ohio on June 4, requesting assistance in evacuating her a 17-year-old boy son from Saganagons Lake, Ontario. From information obtained via satellite phone, the woman believed her son may be having an appendicitis attack. Sheriff Deputy Julie Collman, familiar with the area, spoke with the mother to... READ MORE >
The name of the young man presumed drowned at Temperance River in Tofte has been released. The victim has been identified as Alec Paul Bertil Lawrenz, 18, of Wayzata, Minnesota. Lawrenz was camping at Temperance River State Park with a group of friends. At approximately 6:34 p.m. on June 11, Cook County Law Enforcement received a 9-1-1 call reporting that... READ MORE >
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