Gardeners welcome
I am not a gardener. I’ve told readers about my haphazard flower garden. And my one attempt at growing something failed miserably. It started well—the little plant that I received for Mother’s Day did well for quite a while. It got bigger and bigger and it was a lovely pure white. Full Story
That buzz you hear is just fish-flies…
Bzzzz.
My husband and I had a resort near Deer River for several years. We knew that
hearing a buzz might mean
mosquitoes, but it also might
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mean fish-flies. At times they
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would hang in tall columns,
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attracted by the one mercury
vapor light at the resort, Full Story
Historical Reflections
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.
Full Story
Conservation Officer Tales
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. Full Story
“Bearing” up through winter
Some of the world’s great scientific discoveries have, I’m quite sure, started with nothing more than a hunch, a teeny little thread of intuition that propels a curious mind to investigate.
I have a hunch that my Swedish genes are quite like bear genes. Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago .
March 20, 2000
• What began as a discussion about job descriptions, policies, procedures and grants at a special meeting of the Joint Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) on March 9 ended up as a locked door mystery. Full Story
Fuzzy babies and other new beginnings
March came in like a lamb this year, so don’t be surprised if it goes out like a lion! No matter what happens with the weather, the animals know that spring is on the way because of the longer daylight hours so they are busy getting ready for new beginnings. Full Story
Mr. Magoo—Dog of the North
The cape was adorable; brown plaid with buttoned tabs and a Velcro-fitted waistband. Perfect for fall and winter weather.
Before grabbing it from the store rack, I made sure the size was right, then brought it to the checkout counter where the salesperson remarked on its cuteness.
“Perfect for my pug,” I told her. Full Story
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