The Heart of the Continent Partnership, a group “working together to sustain and celebrate the lakes, forests, and communities on the Ontario/Minnesota border” will be holding its next gathering in Grand Portage on July 29 -30. The meeting agenda includes a guest lecture with archeologist Doug Birk at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and a general meeting of the HOCP members […]
Lutsen history wanted
I am writing a history of Lutsen Resort and town. I am also interested in the Nelson family who founded the resort. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with relevant historical knowledge or memorabilia (such as photographs). I can be reached by e-mail at Robert.McDowell333@hotmail.com or mail: 607 Dew Drop Circle, Center City, MN 55012, or by phone at (763) […]
Commissioners should be pro-business
In regards to the letter to the editor from Chuck Schmit last week, I was waiting for someone to break the ice and comment. I’m proud of ya Chuck! Somebody that actually tells it like it is, wow. It seems that the current commissioners can’t decide what to do with the extra 1% tax money. This is not rocket building. […]
Chik Wauk Museum is not in the wilderness
I had to stop and re-read the July 10, 2010 letter to the editor from Commissioner Jim Johnson about the Chik Wauk Museum and Nature Center being a “gem” in the wilderness. I was puzzled—has the old Chik Wauk Lodge building been moved? The last time I visited the Chik Wauk Lodge was not in the wilderness, but a mile […]
Atheists not convinced by poignant and emotional beliefs
Response to C. Flickinger’s letter of July 17. There is no expectation to prove a negative, i.e. that which doesn’t exist. Evidence is needed to demonstrate that something does exist. Conventional religions (including Christianity) instead put faith in the stories of gods told by men, and the rituals passed down for hundreds and thousands of years. Theycan be very poignant […]
Affordable land an issue for local farmers
The2010 season has been a great one for gardeners in the county! It is exciting to see a swell in local agricultural products and interest. Our county boasts two small, growing Community Supported Agriculture farms. Many long-time gardeners and farmers continue to “grow their own.” Cook County Extension, the Northwoods Food Project, Master Gardeners, and school gardening programs are active. […]
Lives Remembered
Benjamin Rex Aman, age 96, of Fort Worth, Texas, died on May 28, 2009. Rex was born on February 17, 1913, in Cambridge, Nebraska, to Wallace Riley and Nora Louisa (Brown) Aman. He married Agnes Frances Gumbel on December 31, 1938, in Wahoo, Nebraska. He was descended on his father’s side from Dutch West Indies settlers in the New Amsterdam […]
New Beginnings
Tina and Josh Teeter of Hastings announce the birth of their son, Alex Anthony Teeter, on May 16, 2010 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Alex weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 ¾ inches long. Alex’s proud grandparents are Chris and Anne Hegg, Michele Whaley, Al Heine, and Paul and Janice Teeter.
Berg-Collman takes first place at the Namekagon River Roll-Off
Confidence, concentration and competitiveness are the three c’s that help define a competitive logroller. Those traits plus quick feet and an abundance of balance round out the picture. That is the picture of Jessica Berg-Collman and her younger teammates. And Jessica, who heads up the group, not only happens to have a lot of talent, but she’s a great kid […]
Girls’ Basketball team does well in league play
Cook County High School girls’ basketball coach T.J. Super is pleased with his team’s play this summer. “We’ve played 16 games and the girls have played well. The first two tournaments were held in Barnum and Lakeville. On July 15-17 they traveled all the way to Iowa to play in the Midwest Elite Tournament and they won five out of […]