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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 $125 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.
Superior National Forest hires a new Gunflint District Ranger
The Superior National Forest is excited to announce Kyle Stover as the new Gunflint District Ranger, located in Grand Marais, MN. Kyle has been a Superior National Forest employee for nine years.
Senator Hauschild Discusses Emergency Medical Services in Meetings with Congressional Delegation and White House Officials in Washington D.C.
Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown) was in Washington D.C. this week to meet with members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation and White House officials to discuss the EMS reforms and aids passed in the MN Legislature, the challenges continuing to face rural EMS, and what can be done at the federal level to address it.
Enhanced Federal Subsidies Continue to Improve Affordability for 2025 Health Insurance
With enhanced federal subsidies continuing through 2025, Minnesotans who need health insurance for next year can look forward to signing up through MNsure, Minnesota’s official health insurance marketplace. Minnesota Department of Commerce has published final rates for 2025, and MNsure’s open enrollment period starts November 1.
Superior National Forest Developed Campground Annual
Duluth, MN, October 1, 2024 – The Superior National Forest is closing or reducing amenities at many developed* campgrounds for the season. Dispersed and backcountry camping, as well as boat ramps, trails, and certain restrooms will remain open. Sites with gates will be closed and locked until spring.
Superior National Forest Restricts Campfire Use Within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness & Modifies Wood Lake Fire Closure
Superior National Forest Restricts Campfire Use Within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness & Modifies Wood Lake Fire Closure Drying conditions continue across northern Minnesota prompts campfire restrictions & modifies closures of lakes and portages around the Wood Lake Fire Due to continued dry conditions and worsening wildfire danger conditions, the Superior National Forest has issued an Emergency Forest Order 09-09-24-08 - effective October 1, 2024 - restricting the igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal grills and barbeques, coal, and woodburning stoves to reduce the likelihood of a wildfire within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) of the Superior National Forest. (Forest Order 09-09-24-08).
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management Cisco and whitefish sport netting to open on northern lakes Netting for harvesting cisco, also referred to as tullibee, and whitefish for personal use is open this fall on designated lakes. Whitefish and cisco sport netting is open to Minnesota residents only.
Meet Kay Olson, who is running for another term on the hospital board
Kay Olson, a seasoned hospital board member and the current chair, is seeking another term. Below are her answers to questions submitted by the Cook County News-Herald.
WTIP’s Fall Membership Drive Starts October 10th: “Light Up Our Airwaves!”
Why support WTIP? In the five short months since I’ve been working at WTIP North Shore Community Radio, I’ve come to realize that WTIP is more than just a radio station. WTIP exists as a dynamic, local media resource that connects, reflects, and builds community on the North Shore of Lake Superior.