In the absence of human-created attractions, bears rely on small, scattered patches of natural foods: specific types of young green vegetation in spring, certain species of ants and ant pupae in June, berries in summer, and nuts in fall. But if bears can get access to concentrated, high-calorie, easily accessible foods around people’s homes and campsites, they are quickly enticed... READ MORE >
Lutsen photographer Jean Brislance recently sent this collection of warblers that have been visiting his yard. A keen eye and great photographer, Brislance never disappoints with his pictures. “Our most exciting one was the Black-throated Blue Warbler. They are considered somewhat rare in our state. However, there is a small population of them that nest in a narrow range of... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
The Cook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the punishment exceeds $150 and/or ten days in jail and/or includes one year of supervised adult probation. It is the Cook County News- Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will... READ MORE >
Abigail (Abby) Sutton, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. The Dean’s List is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours. Abby is a senior majoring in social enterprise... READ MORE >
Mia Rose Huagan, Grand Marais, was named to the North Dakota State University Dean’s list for the spring quarter. Mia is majoring in microbiology. Students must earn a grade point average (GPA) average or higher and be enrolled in at least nine class credits to qualify.... READ MORE >
Abigail (Abby) Crawford, Grand Marais, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at St. Scholastica. Dean’s List members have achieved a 3.75 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale. Abby is the daughter of Rick and Cindy Crawford, Grand Marais. Frances Zigmund named to St. Scholastica Dean’s List Frances Zigmund was named to the St. Scholastica Spring... READ MORE >
Doran Acero, Grand Marais earned Dean’s List honors for Spring Semester 2023 at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) in Cloquet. Requirements for earning Dean’s List honors at FDLTCC include maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher while completing 12 or more course credits during the semester. Students may take daytime classes, evening classes, weekend classes, online classes,... READ MORE >
SHARPENING SAW BLADES The man working in this photo is Hilding Bjorklund. He is in the filing room of the old mill, sharpening a huge saw blade. Year of photo is unknown.... READ MORE >
