US Forest Service “planning season”
The US Forest Service Superior National Forest has an Internet “blog” and Gunflint Ranger Dennis Neitzke updated it on Friday, February 18, apparently just before he was taking a week’s leave. Neitzke brought several issues—and questions—to the public’s attention. In his absence, Acting Ranger Becky Bartol provided the Cook County News-Herald with some answers. Monitoring moose In Neitzke’s blog entitled […]
No free lunch for Community Center Steering Committee
The Community Center Steering Committee is in high gear planning what is most likely the biggest construction project to be funded by the county’s 1% sales and use tax. Deciding whether to compensate the volunteers and feed the committee and consultants lunch became a bit of an ordeal at the county board meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, however. “We […]
West End preparing for election
On the second Tuesday of March every year, citizens of Minnesota townships gather to elect new representatives and to consider township business. On March 8, 2011, the communities of Lutsen, Tofte, and Schroeder will do just that. Only one township— Lutsen—has a contested race for the township board. And one township—Schroeder— needs a candidate for treasurer. Interviews with all of […]
Tofte gets good deal on well-loved ladder truck
Jane Howard The Tofte Fire Department is getting a good deal on a 1984 ladder truck that will replace the even older one the department has been using. The individual who owns the truck, however, has a sentimental attachment to it and asked for a lease that would allow him to get it back if the truck goes out of […]
A life-saving gift
For years the Cook County News- Herald has supported the Memorial Blood Center and blood drives held here in Cook County by running announcements of upcoming events. I’ve always thought it is wonderful to see community members coming forward to help others—possibly people they don’t even know. But the importance of blood donation didn’t really hit home until I became […]
Arrowhead region information needed for report
My name is Jordan Walker. I am a fourth grader at Evansville Day School in Evansville, Indiana. I am doing a state report on Minnesota. I would appreciate if you could publish my letter in the newspaper. I would like your readers to send me information, postcards, brochures, etc. about Minnesota. They may send their information to: Jordan WalkerEvansville Day […]
Nuclear non-proliferation programs should be fully funded
It’s important for Congress to fully fund nuclear non-proliferation programs that have been successful in keeping Americans safe. Experts agree terrorists obtaining and using unguarded nuclear materials to attack America is one of the most serious threats facing the country today. However, these highly successful nonproliferation programs are currently being underfunded. House Republicans have proposed cutting this year’s budget by […]