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James Peter Nonn, 50, of Maple Grove, was cited for driving 65 mph in a 60 mph speed zone and fined $ 125. James Peter Nonn, 50, of Maple Grove, was cited for driving 65 mph in a 60 mph speed zone and fined $125.

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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!

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Vehicle Theft from Local Auto Repair Business

In the early morning hours of August 14, 2025, three vehicles were stolen from a local repair business in Grand Marais. Two of the vehicles were taken for rides and then abandoned, while one of the vehicles was still missing. The vehicle was described as a 2014 Blue Subaru Legacy with a Minnesota license plate number - JRB837. On August 18, the Subaru was returned to Tire & Auto. The incident is currently under investigation.

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