Neil Linscheid, of the University of MN-Crookston Center for Economic Development, began poring over Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) documents last February and on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 he gave his cost-benefit evaluation of the EDA to the EDA board. “I looked at newspaper articles and minutes from the year 2000 to now,” said Linscheid. Over […]
North Shore Ride Share launches July 27
The Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) announces North Shore Ride Share, a free service connecting drivers and riders for travel, carpooling, and package pickup/ delivery. North Shore Ride Share will be available online at www.boreal. org/rideshare starting Tuesday, July 27. TheNorth Shore Ride Share site makes it easy to match drivers who have space with those looking for rides. […]
Call 211 for help
The United Way is an umbrella organization for numerous groups and agencies that provide assistance. The United Way recently enacted a special easy-to-remember phone number to help people in need 24 hours a day—2-1-1. Similar to 911 for emergencies and 411 for directory assistance, 211 can be called from any landline and individuals will be connected to trained call specialists […]
Airport extension still in the works
An extension of the county airport near Devil Track Lake is still in the works, and federal dollars continue to be made available for it. According to airport manager Rod Roy, a federal grant for survey work needs to be spent this year in order to avoid losing out on close to $80,000. Thework is necessary for the runway project […]
Two people resign from key county-affiliated positions
Cook County will once again be looking for another Veterans Services Officer. County Personnel Director Janet Simonen reported to the county board Tuesday, July 13, 2010 that Richard Mackenzie has submitted his resignation. He is recovering slowly from an extended illness and is not able to return to his position at this time. Grand Portage Veterans Services Officer Clarence Everson […]
County needs another fleet vehicle
At the Tuesday, July 13, 2010 county board meeting, commissioners authorized Maintenance Director Brian Silence to move forward on purchasing another fleet vehicle for county employees to use on county business. Thecounty had been trying to get along on fewer vehicles, but providing vehicles when they are needed is proving very difficult. “It’s just not working,” Silence said. “We really […]
County searches for new veteran services officer
Cook County Personnel Director Janet Simonen reported to the county board that she met with representatives of the Veterans Administration about finding a replacement for Veteran Services Officer Richard Mackenzie, who recently resigned because of an extended illness. TheVA reps encouraged Simonen not only to proceed with a replacement but to increase the hours he or she would be available […]
Lake County Health & Human Service director charged with DWI in Cook County
The Lake County director of Health and Human Services, Dennis Reid Henkel, 61, of Duluth was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), open bottle and speeding on Tuesday, July 13. Henkel was on his way to a regional director’s meeting at Superior Ridge Resort in Schroeder. Henkel was driving his silver Subaru Forester when stopped for speeding on […]