Matters of Record
William Ralph Dupont, 67, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was cited for driving 73 mph in a 60 mph speed zone, and he was fined $135.00.
July 2025
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Cook County Board of Commissioners June 24 highlights
Commissioners approved two updates of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Emergency shelter operations, one with ISD 166 and the other for the YMCA.
WTIP Launches Largest‑Ever Summer Membership Drive
A Crucial Defense Against Federal Rescission of 25% in CPB Funding
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 that 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 to be safe and to follow the rules!
More results from Grandma’s Marathon
Brea Boomer, a local resident from Grand Portage, was among the finishers of the Garry Bjorklund half marathon held in Duluth on June 21. At 32, she completed the 13.1-mile race in 1:59:12, maintaining a 9:06-mile pace. Her impressive performance placed her at 2,373 out of 8,249 finishers and 973 out of 4,917 women runners.
Highlights from the North House Folk School Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Puppet Pageant
The North House Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Puppet Pageant were once again a big hit with locals and visitors to our area. Bright sunshine on both Friday and Saturday meant the North House campus was busy with hundreds of people participating in free Try-It fiber projects, such as weaving and spinning, a wood-fired bread flatbread area, and an all-kids cabin building project.
Vehicle crashes lead to injuries
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, there was a one-vehicle accident south of Grand Portage on Highway 61 on June 22, with the driver suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspected cause of death of two campers who perished on Isle Royale was made known
After weeks of secrecy, the two campers found dead on the remote Isle Royale, the 206 square mile National park that lies 17 miles off the coast of Grand Portage in Lake Superior, are now identified as a father and son.
Charges filed against Patches Magickbeans for his role in causing vehicular accident in Highway 61 tunnel
Charges of drug possession and criminal vehicular operation were filed against 34-year-old Hartland, Wisconsin man in Lake County court following a vehicle crash in a Highway 61 tunnel that injured two construction workers, one critically, who were working to restore lighting in the tunnel.