Elisha Barno was in his usual place at the 47th running of Grandma’s Marathon when he crossed the finish line in first with a time of two hours, nine minutes, and 14 seconds at the 47th running of Grandma’s Marathon, taking his fifth win. Barno, 37, led four other Kenyans who swept the top five places on a day that... READ MORE >
The Vikings senior legion team led 1-0 after one inning of play in their match against Moose Lake/ Barnum (MLB) played on Thursday, June 15 at home. However, after two scoreless innings the Vikings added a run and MLB pushed two runs across the plate to tie the game. Neither team scored in the fifth or sixth as the pitcher’s... 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 >
Edmund (E.J.) Isaac said it was like leaving family when after 12 years, he left his position as a fish and wildlife biologist for the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to accept the job as the new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries supervisor position in Grand Marais. E.J. just started his DNR fisheries supervisor job in... READ MORE >
Seven-year-old Bock hot water heaters are two years past their “useful life” and need to be replaced, North Shore Hospital Administrator Kimber Wraalstad told the hospital board. Addressing the hospital board at the May meeting, Administrator Kimber Wraalstad told the board that beginning in late 2022 or early 2023, the hospital had been experiencing irregular error codes with the water... READ MORE >
Big Water Jewelry & Gifts in Lutsen has a lot to like and a lot to offer. The display cases each have a different theme. The art on the walls and displays laid out on tables are elegant and interesting. It’s a fun store to peruse and shop, and owner/operator Kathryn Hatopp has a wealth of information to share if... READ MORE >
Staff at the courthouse recently through a party for David Eckel celebrating David’s 45-year anniversary in the maintenance department. David is known for his tremendous work ethic, good humor, kindness and reliability (he never missed a day going through grade school or high school and nothing’s changed). Congratulations goes out to David for his service to the people of Cook... READ MORE >
