Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few who 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 >
Gunflint area residents and several members of the Twin Cities’ North Stars Ski Touring Club have joined together to form the Banadad Ski Trail Association. According to Karen Monsen, the Association’s new president and NSSTC member; “the purpose of the Association is to maintain and enhance the Banadad Ski Trail, preserve the history of the forest and the Trail, and... READ MORE >
Large congregations of geese can affect Minnesota’s waters. Most of us enjoy watching geese flying overhead or swimming in the water. Watching a couple of geese wander onto the shore is entertaining, but many geese on the shore of a lake, river, or wetland is not so pleasant. A single goose produces two to four pounds of droppings a day.... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_1564" align="alignleft" width="300"]Photo by Kelly Rauzi The Twins came from last place to beat first the Dodgers, then the Mets, in the 2009 Little League Championships last week. (L-R, front) Lily Gruber-Schulz, Maranda Deschampe, Will Lamb, Jordan Deschampe, Noah Roth, Erik Lawler (L-R, back) Coach Andy Borud, Devyn Deschampe, Colton Thompson, Andrew Lashinski, Joe...... READ MORE >
[caption id="attachment_1305" align="alignleft" width="224"]This moose cow paused for a drink just off the Gunflint Trail long enough for Nancy Ullrich to capture this photo, complete with the moose mirrored on the water. After a few more cars stopped to enjoy watching, the moose dashed across the road in front of Ullrich.[/caption]... READ MORE >
The Cook County commissioners threw their support behind a local broadband initiative Tuesday when they unanimously agreed to help the $40+ million project move forward with a fall referendum and a promise that if voters approve it, the telecommunications project will be among those on the list for funding. The request was made July 14 by Danna MacKenzie, the county’s... READ MORE >
The US Forest Service was dispatched to two fires last week, in Lutsen and Grand Marais. Both were fortunately extinguished before causing significant damage. The first fire was spotted on July 8 by a hiker from Hayward, Wisconsin, John Leighton. He and his wife were at an overlook on the Superior Hiking Trail near Agnes Lake when they spotted a... READ MORE >
A house burned to its foundation in Grand Marais on Saturday, July 11, but it was not a loss. In fact, the fire provided invaluable training for firefighters. The fire was a training exercise conducted by the Grand Marais Volunteer Fire Department and instructors from the Mesabi Range Community & Technical College. The house at the corner of Highway 61... READ MORE >
Robert “Bob” Willard Cain, 74, of Wabasha, MN, died after the boat he was fishing from capsized on White Pine Lake in Lutsen. Cook County Law Enforcement received a 911 call from Robert Cain’s nephew, Curtis Cain, 50, of Eyota, MN at 6:33 p.m. on July 9. Curtis Cain reported that he was fishing on White Pine Lake with Earl... READ MORE >
Date High L ow Precipitation From Dave Clutter, Poplar Lake July 7 63.75 39.00 0.00 0.00 July 8 68.20 39.30 0.00 0.00 July 9 70.25 47.95 0.00 0.00 July 10 75.55 47.95 Trace 0.00 July 11 66.40 48.70 0.00 0.00 July 12 69.30 42.30 0.00 0.00 July 13 72.95 41.30 0.00 0.00 From Joseph & Mary Routh, Hovland July 7... READ MORE >
