The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 to allow Class 1 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the shoulders of gravel-surfaced county roads. Thiswill be seen as good news for ATVers from outside the county who would like to take advantage of the new opportunities afforded by the ordinance. Following are some of the regulations that ATVers need... READ MORE >
Summer or winter, the grand prize in the Birch Grove Community School raffle offers great recreational opportunities. Stop by Mike’s Holiday in Tofte to look at the raffleprize, a new 2009 Yamaha Phazer GT Snowmobile and a new 2007 Yamaha Big Bear 400 ATV and a 2009 Aluma 2 Place Snowmobile Trailer. Together the grand prize is a $14,797 retail... READ MORE >
Staff reports Plans are well underway to once again offer a Cook County Fair that has something for everyone. This year’s fair, to be held August 19-22, 2009, will have giant inflatable activities for kids, food, music, and horses! The Sawtooth Mountain Riders Saddle Club will be hosting a “Fun Day” of timed events such as barrel racing, pole bending,... READ MORE >
Registration is open for the 2009 University of Wisconsin Extension – Minnesota Sea Grant boat trips aboard a Lake Superior research vessel. Reserve your spot on A View From the Lake cruises online at: www.seagrant. umn.edu/vfl, or by calling Minnesota Sea Grant: 218-726-8106. For only $20 (discount of $10 for groups of 4 or more), participants will experience aquatic science,... READ MORE >
Painting from a Point — Colored Pencil Creation is the name of a class being offered at the Grand Marais Art Colony by Kristy Kutch. Theclass will be held June 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a tuition of $345. Enjoy “painting from a point,” creating stunning colored pencil paintings. Using waxy/oily and water-soluble colored pencils as well... 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 potential punishment exceeds $100 and/or 10 days in jail. All fines have additional surcharges and fees and may be much higher. It is the Cook County News- Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for... READ MORE >
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold the identities of individuals in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court proceedings are complete, the Cook County News- Herald publishes a complete accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record. Monday, May 25 8:52 a.m., Grand Marais: Complaint of a blue/ green van speeding down the... READ MORE >
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 >
Extra loan funding is available for a limited time on a first-come-first-serve basis for upgrades built in 2009. Landowners are encouraged to call Cindy Gentz in the Cook County Soil and Water officeat (218) 387-3648. Funding is through the MN Department of Ag Best Management Practices program. Loans are at three percent with a five-year term. Mounds and trenches are... READ MORE >
