A yearlong recognition for the 100th anniversary of the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Division of Forestry begins this year. The division has dedicated a century to protecting, managing and educating about one of Minnesota’s most treasured resources—its forests. “What condition would Minnesota’s forests be in without the division’s oversight?” asked Dave Epperly, DNR division of forestry director. “The 58 […]

Because of yet another snowstorm, the Cook County News-Herald did not have a reporter at the January 13 Tofte town board meeting. Reached by phone on January 19, board chair Paul James commented on the highlights of the meeting. “The big disappointment was [that] the senior assisted living study came back as a no-go for Tofte,” he said. Because Silver […]

Schroeder Fire Chief Phil Bonin reported at the January 11 Schroeder town board meeting that the department had received a couple of rescue calls but no fire calls over the previous month. “A few good ones, a few bad ones,” he said. “Other than that it’s been pretty quiet.” Supervisor Ross Willson reported on inquiries he has made to Lake […]

On January 25, 2011, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved application for a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development grant to be shared by Lake and Cook counties in the amount of approximately $580,000 for rehabilitation of 16 homes and four businesses. Nancy Grabko of the Lake and Cook County Joint Housing Initiative talked about the success of […]