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 11 7:52 a.m., Grand Marais: Report of a deer struck and injured on the highway.... READ MORE >
TheCook 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 items to... READ MORE >
Many, many years ago, when I worked part-time for the Cook County News-Herald, I attended meetings of the Highway 61 Citizens Advisory Committee. The mission of the group that met monthly with Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) officials was to decide which sections of the Highway 61 corridor most needed reconstruction and enhancement. There were meetings at the Birch... READ MORE >
Memorial Day. What words are enough? Dale McIntire "Thank you." "I remember." "My life is better." "Thank you." For all the reasons we support war and for all the reasons we deplore war, it still behooves us to remember with gratitude the value of the lives ended and the blood shed in the pursuit of freedom. It cost them. It... READ MORE >
10 Years Ago • May 24, 1999 • Chief Deputy Mark Falk has resigned his position with the Cook County Sheriff ‘s Department to become chief of police in Canby, Minn. Upon hearing of Falk’s resignation, most county residents who have come to know and admire Falk over his 10 years in law enforcement here had two questions: What are... READ MORE >
Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with Cook County News-Herald readers? Give us a call, or stop by our Grand Marais office. We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections. Call (218) 387-9100; e-mail starnews@ boreal.org; or stop by our officeat 15 First Avenue West.... READ MORE >
Sandy Holthaus My husband and I just returned from six days in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was a business trip for him and sheer pleasure for me. Let’s see—a 90 minute massage, a visit to the hair salon, poolside cocktails, fine dining at an exclusive resort and yes, star gazing. In the desert it seems the skies were wider... READ MORE >
Poverty and inadequate housing have a whole new meaning for 13 North Shore residents after working sideby side with Salvadoran families during a “Thrivent Builds Worldwide” trip. Fred Mismash fully expected to work hard and change the lives of Salvadoran families for the better. While these expectations were met, it came as a surprise that he was also strongly impacted... READ MORE >
I sadly read an article about a new problem now being diagnosed in children called nature deficit syndrome. I couldn’t believe it! There is now actually a syndrome given to those who rarely go outside and never connect with nature. The cure is simple…go outside. Take a hike in the woods, read beneath a tree, picnic by a lake, play... READ MORE >
Cory Christianson Memorial Day weekend has always been the unofficial kickoff to the guiding season. But it is never easy to know when to book a fishing trip, since our weather is so touchy. After Memorial Day, the fish start to bite a little more consistently with the warming lake waters. Maybe that is why we don’t get the Governor... READ MORE >
