The Lutsen Town Board met for the first time in the new town hall addition on February 19 and continued to work out the details of using the new space. The rental policy introduced by Supervisor Ginny Storlie last month was reviewed, along with potential changes suggested by Lutsen Fire Chief Paul Goettl. The board discussed rental rates, key distribution, […]
Tofte talks roads and towers
Tofte Town supervisors tackled a variety of issues at the meeting on February 14, 2013, from funding for roads and fireworks to cell phone tower construction and elections. Money for road work Because of changes in state legislation, “county state-aid turnback funds” that have been sitting in the County Town Road Account can now be distributed annually to townships that […]
Steve Bragg earns top honors for commercial real estate sales
Congratulations to Steve Bragg of Lutsen for receiving the “Big Hitter Award” at the Calhoun Companies’ award breakfast celebration in Minneapolis on Feb. 13. This award was given to the three most productive of 21 Calhoun agents servicing the five state area and Steve Bragg came in second. Calhoun Companies sells only businesses and commercial properties and has been doing […]
Mary Batcheller named account manager at Flint Group
Flint Group, a full-service network for marketing and communication agencies in the region, has hired Mary Batcheller, a Cook County native, as an account manager. Previously, Batcheller worked to grow the economy in Cass and Clay counties with the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC). During her six years with GFMEDC, she held multiple positions. As communications coordinator she […]
Warning issued about new tax scam
Steve Deschene, AARP Foundation tax aide, is warning local residents of a new scam that is making the rounds. “We received this warning today from our contact at Minnesota Revenue (the Minnesota equivalent of the IRS) and thought we should pass it on,” he said. The message states: “The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning taxpayers of a new scam […]
MSBA honors Sen. Bakk for work on school trust lands reform
Senator Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) was among four state legislators to receive the “Outstanding Legislator for 2012” award from the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA). The MSBA’s award recognizes the contributions Bakk made during the recent legislative session to help Minnesota students and school board members. Specifically, the award recognizes Bakk’s work to establish a school trust funds director and oversight […]
May 1 deadline for Community Fund grants
The Cook County Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications through May 1, 2013. This will be the only grant round for the Cook County Community Fund this year. The Cook County Community Fund supports projects in the arts, community development, education, environment, human services and youth. Grants range from $500 […]
Stranger at the Gate
He was sitting alone, a young man in his twenties, quietly singing to himself in a high sweet tenor. His white cane, tucked at his feet, was easily within his grasp. He didn’t seem to need help. Still, I wondered. Should I talk to him? Let him know someone was nearby, just in case? I must be honest. I didn’t […]
Artists share the sacred and the profound in Seen Through Native Eyes
Robert Two Bulls and Johnson Loud are good at building bridges. They’re not road and bridge contractors or engineers, although Loud started college intending to become an aeronautical engineer. They both have a special set of attributes, gifts, training, and experience that allows them to make connections with people and to help other people make connections with each other. Two […]
Community Ed offers classes on Anishinaabe culture
Are you curious about the language, culture, traditions and customs of the Anishinaabe? Are you a professional whose work would benefit from learning more about Anishinaabe culture? If you are just beginning your study or are continuing to learn, all are welcome in Anishinaabemowin: Exploring the culture, traditions and customs of the Anishinaabe through language. The classes are being offered […]