Gertrude Marie Peters, 86, Grand Marais, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 25, 2009, at her home. She was born on November 12, 1923, in Ames Iowa. She married Roy E. Peter ‘Pete’ in 1941, and they raised two sons in Ames. She worked as an airbrusher at Collegian Manufacturing for 22 years. When Gert moved to the […]
Another remembrance for Jazz McGrath
On Friday evening, Jan. 15, Brandon Cole turned his Rock Revived program on WTIP into a tribute to Jazz McGrath. Brandon and his co-hosts played Jazz’s favorite songs, shared stories of Jazz, and invited listeners to call in with their stories and memories of Jazz, which were then read on the air. CD copies of this program are available free […]
Broadband clouded commissioners’ thinking
I question whether this whole broadband thing has clouded our commissioners’ thinking? Theyare so busy pushing the Internet that they lost sight of the whole picture. They’ve allowed and endorsed a hit on our local economy that could reach $100,000 annually. Obviously they don’t care if our local economy loses the money. They have allowed Social Services Director Sue Futterer […]
Jesus comes at the right time
Peter Monkres, in his recent Spiritual Reflections column, addresses the angst many experience in the face of crises. Human beings like to help when they can. Peter notes the frustration felt when help is available but cannot be accessed and names this frustration “a reminder of human limitation.” He closes with a healthy exhortation: “We can’t do all things but […]
Mining supporter beware
The recent article New Technology Bringing Big Mining Dollars to the Northland is a story of huge implications. It reminds me of the adage: If it sounds too good to be true, then it is! Why beware? As the article noted, “… New environmentally sound technologies are allowing the region to wring our maximum value from its existing natural resource […]
Reminder for letters
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Minnesota using stimulus funds for large appliance rebates
Staff reports Need a new clothes washer, dishwasher, refrigerator, or freezer? If so, you may be eligible to grab a share of the economic stimulus funds available from the state of Minnesota for energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® appliances. Minnesota’s “Trade-in & Save Appliance Rebate Program,” which will provide rebates of up to $200, will begin on March 1. The program is […]
Five years of financial awards for Birch Grove
Staff reports Birch Grove Community School has received its fifth School Finance award from the Minnesota Department of Education. The award winners were announced at the Minnesota School Boards Association’s 89th Annual Leadership Conference on January 14, 2010. Birch Grove Community School board and administration were all in attendance for the conference held at the Minneapolis Convention Center. There were […]
