Cook County Law Enforcement received a panicked call from an adult male in Hovland at about 5:30 p.m. on July 19. The man told the 9-1-1 dispatcher that he had eaten three “native hallucinogenic mushrooms” and that he was having auditory and visual hallucinations along with involuntary muscle spasms. Hovland First Responders, Colvill First Responders and Cook County Ambulance were... READ MORE >
Nearly every political season there is some controversy related to campaign signs. Because there are no local races on the August 9 primary ballot the usual abundance of lawn signs has not yet appeared. However, as the presidential race moves to national convention phase, there have been complaints of damaged or stolen signs for presidential candidates. The Cook County News-Herald... READ MORE >
The Cook County News-Herald just finished putting together the special insert for the 87th Annual Fisherman’s Picnic. Although it is a lot of extra work, it is also a lot of fun. I enjoy seeing what’s in store for us during the last big celebration of summer. One of the most enjoyable pieces to compile is the music page. I... READ MORE >
The School District 166 school board meeting on Thursday, July 21 started off on a friendly note, with welcomes to new Superintendent William Crandall and Assistant Principal Bill Dewitt. As the school board was waiting for the meeting to begin, Board Member Deb White quipped, “I feel like we should have a drum roll!” Dr. Crandall said his first full... READ MORE >
Most of Cook County was hunkered down at home on Monday, July 11 as a heavy rainstorm roared through the county. However, a page went out at 8:48 p.m., calling members of Cook County Search and Rescue out to a search. Hikers Jared and Renae Sundby of Devils Lake, North Dakota were lost, believed to be on the Caribou Rock... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais City Council considered a request for a conditional use permit (CUP) from Keith Bergeron to operate a four-unit residential and lodging facility at the former Fenstad Motel on 5th Avenue in Grand Marais. Bergeron, who was at the Wednesday, July 13 meeting, plans to live in one unit and rent the other three as apartments or short-term... READ MORE >
A motorhome coming into the United States at the U.S.- Canadian border on June 21 drew the attention of a dog trained to “alert” to controlled substances and resulted in charges for two people. At 6 p.m., the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents directed the motorhome to the inspection area at the Grand Portage-Pigeon River Port of Entry. The... READ MORE >
A 9-1-1 call to Cook County Law Enforcement at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 reported that an adult male had possibly drowned at the swimming pool at Bluefin Bay in Tofte. Witnesses reported that Martin Zaremba, 72, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, was in the pool alone and he was bobbing up and down and after the third time he... READ MORE >
I received a fun news release this week detailing the new events and activities at the Minnesota State Fair. There is always something new at the Great Minnesota Get- Together and it was fun to read what was in store for this end-of-summer celebration. However, one “new” opportunity made me chuckle. No, it wasn’t the latest food-on-a-stick offering, although I’m... READ MORE >
It is almost election filing time again. Citizens interested in running for office in the City of Grand Marais, for School District 166 or the North Shore Health board of directors will be able to file as candidates from August 2 to August 16. The North Shore Hospital Board will be seeking candidates in District 2 and 4, currently held... READ MORE >
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