County to name two unnamed islands
Thanks to the efforts of a group of Gunflint Trail residents, two unnamed islands on West Pope Lake may soon have names. Gunflint Trail resident Tom Bettenhausen, who has spearheaded the project, presented a signed petition to the Cook County commissioners July 22 asking that the federally-owned islands be named, along with a summary of the steps required by the […]
Effectiveness of filling rumble strips questioned
Speaking to the Cook County Board of Commissioners at the July 15, 2014 meeting, Chuck Flickinger of Hovland said he represented 200 families who were opposed to the sounds made by rumble strips installed by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on the east side of Cook County. Flickinger said the mitigation done by MnDOT last fall, the partial filling of […]
Testimonies heard in Scannell criminal sexual conduct case
At press time the jury trial of Cook County Attorney Timothy Scannell on two felony charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct was under way in St. Louis County District Court in Duluth. The trial convened on Monday, July 21, 2014. The trial’s first day consisted of jury selection. More than 40 potential jurors were interviewed before 14 people were impaneled—10 […]
Election filing opens for seats on hospital, school and city
It is definitely a major election year. The contest for two county commissioner district seats and the sheriff race is heating up with campaign ads, lawn signs and candidates door-knocking. This week a few more opportunities open for citizens wishing to seek office. The filing period for seats on the Grand Marais City Council, Independent School District 166 and the […]
Slow down and smile
I’m getting ready to head out of town for a few days. Chuck and I will be traveling south to visit relatives in Indiana. I’m looking forward to seeing our family, but I’m not looking forward to the hot weather in the Hoosier State. I don’t know what I was thinking, planning a trip down south at the peak of […]
Top ten tips for letters to the editor:
1Keep it short – different newspapers have different guidelines, but the standard is approximately 300 words. The Cook County News-Herald limit is generally 350 words, but occasionally if space allows a longer submission may be published. However a long letter is less likely to be read. 2 Keep it clear – choose your topic and stick to it. Don’t try […]
Coverage of Lundie home tour appreciated
Thanks so much to Brian Larsen and the News-Herald for the wonderful, timely, article covering our 10th tour of Lundie and vacation homes as a fundraiser for the Schroeder Area Historical Society. It was indeed a wonderful opportunity to see fine craftsmanship and some beautiful sites along the Shore. It was also, importantly, an opportunity to bring many people from […]
Waiting for Tilbury Trail decision
I want to clear up what I said about the Tilbury Trail. I agree with the people who want it and support it but I also think there is nothing further we can do until the decision is made. The county and Grand Portage Band have done what’s right and have been stopped (along with the Forest Service) by continued […]
Do the right thing on the southern border
To deport the children and young people on our border betrays our national heritage and values, as well as flying in the face of the biblical injunction of offering hospitality to the stranger and alien. We have been richly blessed and as the richest nation the world has ever known, we are in place to do all sorts of good […]