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 $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.

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!

1st & 2nd Thrift Store holds Grand Opening

Come celebrate the grand opening of 1st & 2nd Thrift Store on October 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! The year 2023 has brought big changes and the volunteers are eager to show you the new and improved Thrift Store.

Smokey Baked Beans

1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained 1/2 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon steak seasoning 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional 1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat, breaking sausage into crumbles, until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a 5-qt.

Dill Potatoes

1 pound fingerling potatoes 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons sour cream In a large saucepan, arrange potatoes in a single layer. Add broth and butter.

String Cheese Meatloaf

1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed 1 pound lean ground beef 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage 3 pieces string cheese In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic and rosemary. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well.

Outdoors

with Thoughts about fox Honest John was imagined as a fox. There might be differing opinions or other interpretations or skewed perspectives out there.

Sixty-One Personality

Recently, the University’s Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics magazine featured one of the school’s alums in its magazine. This inspired me to add another type of column to Wondering 61—Sixty-One Personalities.

BEYOND REASON

The Hayride Many traditions abound in October. Most, it seems, circle round in anticipation of Halloween.