August 2024

Matters of Record

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 $125 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 not be granted.

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Superior National Forest implements second cycle of the Tofte Landscape Project

The vegetation management project aims to improve the health and resilience of forests in the Tofte Ranger District The Superior National Forest has completed public engagement and the review process of the second cycle of the Tofte Landscape Project and is preparing to begin implementation. The landscape project is designed to improve the overall health of the forests in the district by improving wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuels, provide sustainable forest products and more.

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Reminder: Deer lottery application deadline is Sept. 5

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 5. Hunters who purchase their license on or before this date are automatically entered into the lottery for the deer permit area or special hunt area they declare.

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Wellness

The Sacred Sacrum Do you know your sacrum? What is the sacrum, where is it located, and why is it important? The name itself indicates how important the health of your sacrum is to your overall health – “sacrum” and “sacred” share the same root. The shape of the sacrum was an important indicator to our ancestors of the significance (symbolically and physically).

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BEYOND REASON

Too Many Tomatoes There’s a lot going on in the world presently. The Olympics just concluded in Paris, which I’m told is in France.

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A Hound of Heaven?

Grand Marais is a dog-friendly place. Corky, The Wonder Beagle (mix), goes with me wherever he is welcome. He enjoys going to the bank, the convenience store, church meetings, the Rec Park, and most everywhere else where food is not served inside. Many places have dog treats waiting for Corky (and others) to come in. He remembers.

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