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.
What happens when a good-looking, steamy Lutheran minister comes to town and two ladies in his church try to one-up each other to gain his attention? Lucy and Barbara aren't friends but play music together for church services. Barbara is a loner who struggles to connect, and Lucy is the church's residential socialite.
The Cook County girls’ fast-pitch softball team opened the season to cheers and excitement from a lively crowd who watched the Vikings battle the Two Harbors Agates in a doubleheader. Game 1 was exciting, with the teams tied at 8-8 in the fourth.
While the Opioid epidemic continues to escalate in our community, devastating the lives of those that it impacts, it is only worsening with the rise of Fentanyl and Xylazine in the opioid supply. In the state of Minnesota, the opioid overdoses in 2021 were 1,354 fatalities, a 29 percent increase from 2020.
Home again “Home again, home again, Jiggity Jog.” Yup, I’m back home and happy to be here. After a month away, it was frustrating to return to snow, but that’s nearly gone—at least for the moment.
This is part two of a two part series for Sexual Assault Awarness month. The Violence Prevention Center is advocating for our community to center victims’ voices by practicing a victim-centered approach.
Arrowhead Animal Rescue, a Cook County nonprofit dedicated to helping animals in need, has exciting news to share regarding a new animal shelter for the community. As many are aware, the previous animal shelter was removed from the Grand Marais Rec Park in 2021, and the county has been without an animal shelter since.
Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) Presents Annual Earth Day Fair Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) is excited to announce its annual Earth Day Fair, taking place on April 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm at ISD 166.
TODD FORD, PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR Get up, get your blood flowing, and get your neurons firing! Walking or biking to school or work is a great way to start your day! Walk and Bike to School Day is just around the corner. On May 8, all students, families, and community members are invited to join the fun by starting their day with a walk or bike ride to school or work on Bike to School Day.