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 >
In May, dandelions were thriving in the Grand Marais Rec Park. “We have a ‘no mow’ policy this month,” Dave Tersteeg said. It’s all part of a plan to encourage bees and other pollinators to thrive, added the Rec Park Director. National Pollinators Month in June seeks to encourage people to plant nectar-producing plants to attract bees, birds, bats, and... READ MORE >
A wildfire was spotted ten miles west of the Gunflint Trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) late June 13. The fire is near Spice Lake and Ogishkemuncie Lake in the BWCAW in the Gunflint Ranger District of the Superior National Forest. Forest Service fire personnel flew over the fire to determine the fire’s activity and location. Moderate... READ MORE >
The North Shore Health Care Foundation’s 3rd Annual Taste of the Trail Picnic Adventure fundraiser will take place on Sunday, June 25 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. This event helps support equitable access to healthcare, healthy living programs and emergency services in Cook County. Navigate the beautiful Gunflint Trail on a scenic and tasty adventure, collecting multiple courses from iconic... READ MORE >
After 34 years of teaching excellence, elementary school teacher Jana Larson decided to turn the page and close the book on this chapter of her life. Her last day at I.S.D. 166 was Tuesday, June 6, when a party was held for her in conjunction with the all-staff year-end celebration. Deb Waage, one of her former teaching colleagues, got up... READ MORE >
How long would you last living alone in northern Saskatchewan in the winter with very limited survival gear, no food, and having to build a shelter that could stand the test of Arctic winds and snow coming at you? Most of us would only last a little while. Out of 40,000 applicants, former Cook County resident Ann Rosenquist was selected... READ MORE >
As this big cat was legging his way for the woods, Doug Graham spotted it as it crossed through his Pike Lake property. It’s the first lynx he has seen in the Pike Lake area, he said.... READ MORE >
The Cook County Pride celebration that culminates on the weekend of June 10th is completely volunteer driven event by the informal Pride Committee made up of 20-30 residents. Approximately 10 of those volunteers work hard year-round to make this event happen while holding down multiple jobs. The core group started planning efforts last September to make sure the event meets... READ MORE >
Drag is an expansive art form- Drag performers choose their roles, much like the actors and models we see in children television shows, or sponsorships for brands that advertise to children and families choose their roles. Those same actors also have the freedom to take on roles in adult oriented TV Shows and Movies, in centerfold spreads in magazines, or... READ MORE >
