Court proceedings for the four people who were arrested on February 8, 2015 after allegedly participating in the kidnapping of a Grand Marais woman and her 5-year-old child continue with guilty pleas and sentencing for some of the suspects. Michael Chilstrom, 39, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota entered a guilty plea on August 7 to burglary in the first degree and... READ MORE >
On August 24, Governor Mark Dayton announced the details of the special election to fill the vacancy in the Minnesota House of Representatives caused by the passing of Representative David Dill on August 8, 2015. The governor announced that a special election will be held in House District 3A on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The filing period for candidates opened... READ MORE >
As pounding rain fell, a search was launched at 10 a.m. in the Colvill area for the owner of a 2009 Silver Chevrolet Cobalt. The Minnesota State Patrol requested Cook County Law Enforcement assistance on August 19 for a vehicle parked on the upper shoulder of Highway 61 near Kadunce River with the windows down for four days. The car... READ MORE >
U.S. Forest Service Superior National Forest Supervisor Brenda Halter attended the county board meeting on August 25 to give an update on the proposed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) land trade and purchase. Halter said she is hopeful that a resolution to the long-standing land management dilemma involving 83,000 acres of school trust land will finally be resolved. Joined... READ MORE >
The Towering Pines Canopy Tour at Gunflint Lodge has had three emergency medical calls this summer, raising concern for some that the popular treetop attraction is not safe. The Cook County News-Herald spoke with Gunflint Lodge owner Bruce Kerfoot about the incidents. Kerfoot confirmed that the ambulance had unfortunately been called to the lodge three times this summer. Each time,... READ MORE >
The Cook County commissioners continued the grueling process of budget planning last week, on Tuesday, August 25 tackling discretionary funding—the requests from the organizations that offer services that are not mandated, but are near and dear to the hearts of many citizens. Working their way down a list of 17 entities requesting a total of $298,656, commissioners sought consensus on... READ MORE >
After years of organizing events for residents, family members and the community at the North Shore Care Center, retiring Activities Director Kay Rosenthal is the guest of honor at a gathering on Monday, August 31 at 2 p.m. in the hospital’s large classroom. Look for Kay’s last “Senior News” column in the Cook County News- Herald next week. Community members... READ MORE >
In the 1930s Northwoods Lodge was a popular Gunflint Trail destination. It was a hunting-fishing lodge along the shore and on a peninsula of Poplar Lake. The resort was downsized through the years and many of the original 22 cabins were sold and are now private residences on Poplar Lake. Fortunately the lodge tradition continues under the newest owners, Andy... READ MORE >
A single-vehicle accident just west of Schroeder sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Saturday, August 15. Thomas G. Robinson, 64, of Fergus, Ontario was traveling east on Highway 61 near mile marker 76 at 9:50 a.m. when he saw a vehicle approaching the road and veered, going off the road and coming to rest on the... READ MORE >
Citizens across the Northland are still mourning the loss of David Dill, the Minnesota District 3A Representative, who passed away August 8. Funeral services were held in International Falls on August 15. However, District 3A residents are also wondering who will fill the legislative vacancy caused by his death. At press time, two people have expressed interest in running for... READ MORE >
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