Lynetta Houglum



Coast Guard bill cuts red tape, aids Minnesota fishing guides



A bill waiting to be signed into law by President Obama contains an important provision that will cut red tape for Minnesota fishing guides. Under current law, any boat operator who obtains a U.S. Coast Guard certification to transport passengers must obtain a Transportation Worker Identified Card (TWIC). To obtain the card, guides are required to pay a $132 application […]

Girls’ tennis team loses to Eveleth-Gilbert in sub-section



The Cook County High School Girls’ Tennis Team traveled to Virginia, MN to play a tough Eveleth-Gilbert tennis team for a sub-section match, Thursday, Oct. 7. Four of the five individual tennis matches were played indoors at a nice four-court indoor tennis facility in Virginia. Playing indoors was a new experience for the Cook County girls and they enjoyed it […]

2010-10-16 E-Edition