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!
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 $150 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.
Erika Parker, Lutsen, a freshman at the University of Minnesota Duluth, was named to the Dean's List for the spring semester. Erika Parker is enrolled at UMD-Science & Engineering Swenson College, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Chemistry.
On Wednesday, May 29, U.S. Senator Tina Smith sent a scathing letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, following a United States Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General (OIG) report that reveals severe management failures contributing to critical postal service disruptions in Bemidji and the broader Minnesota-North Dakota District, including around 80,000 pieces of delayed mail. Senator Smith is calling for immediate action to address these failures and restore reliable postal service for Minnesotans.
We held a Volunteer Appreciation lunch on Wednesday, May 15th for our wonderful volunteers to thank them for all their time and talents they share with us each month. Sharon Brenner has been passing mail, visiting with residents, serving snacks, and doing a variety of chair exercises with us for about 30 years.
Lower Shore: Duluth to Two Harbors Surface water temperatures near Duluth were in the low 50’s this week thanks to the St. Louis River inputting warmer water. Fishing near Duluth was good for Lake Trout using stick baits in the top 20 feet of the water column, trolling between 2-3 mph. Targeting the edges of the stained water and temperature breaks was the most effective strategy to get on fish.
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In his heartfelt remarks to the folks young and old gathering on the courthouse lawn on Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, American Legion Post 413 Commander Bob Mattson reminded everyone about the profound sacrifice our military—men and women—have made for the United States, fostering a sense of shared purpose and community.
Once again, Coach April Wahlstrom’s Envirothon teams ended the year with a trip the state meet. The Cook County High School Envirothon teams placed first and second at Sections, and both advanced to the state meet, where they placed 10th and 11th, respectively.
The verdant green of spring fills me with hope. We may only have five months of leaves in Cook County, but they’re stunning. As I drive down the hill into town, I’m awed at the glowing light greens contrasted with the deep green of the pines. It’s a rare day when I don’t revel in the view as I approach Lake Superior (though I’m often pushing the clock to arrive at a class, a meeting, or a thrift store work shift on time).