IRRRB awards grants to local townships
Three local projects were approved for grants at the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board’s (IRRRB) December 18, 2014 meeting held in Eveleth. It was the IRRRB’s last meeting of the year and was the last time IRRRB Commissioner Tony Sertich will head up the meetings. Sertich announced recently he is leaving the IRRRB to take another job, at the […]
County sets sheriff pay
Cook County Sheriff-elect Pat Eliasen appeared before the Cook County Board of Commissioners on December 30, 2014 and asked to begin his sheriff duties with the salary set at $7,261 per month, near the top of the pay scale. The highest pay scale, three tiers higher is $9,176 per month. Touting his experience and years of service, Eliasen said, “I […]
YMCA finishes year with budget on target
When the Cook County Community YMCA officially opened its doors with a grand opening on January 4, 2014, supporters were optimistic and sure it would be a success. Detractors were equally convinced that the venture would fail. At the end of the first year of operating, the YMCA had exceeded its preliminary membership goals and the cost of operation had […]
Exciting plans under way at Lutsen Mountains
As dreary gray skies moved into the Northland, spirits were lifted by an announcement from Lutsen Mountains family co-owners, Charles Skinner and Tom Rider. On Tuesday, December 23, the brothers-in-law introduced two major undertakings at the popular North Shore resort—the replacement of Lutsen Mountains’ gondola and plans for a 400- acre expansion of ski operations. At a press conference at […]
County should support regulations to improve management of precious water resources
In light of the county board’s recent response to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that seems to expand federal control over the waters of the United States, a clearer understanding of the significance of the rule in view of the county’s relationship to water should be considered. The rule is currently pending finalization in the EPA. Whatever the EPA […]
Looking like a newspaper
The Cook County News-Herald is a member of the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA). We receive many benefits from our affiliation with MNA—legal guidance, training opportunities and perhaps the most valuable, the opportunity to network with writers, publishers and editors from other newspapers. We interact not only with folks from MNA, but from across the country through our involvement with the […]
Bill to rename portions of highway in memory of Jim Oberstar passes House
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Rep. Rick Nolan, announced that their bill to rename portions of Highway 35 in memory of former Rep. Jim Oberstar has passed the House. Oberstar, who passed away May 3, was born in Chisholm and represented the people of northern Minnesota for 36 years. Klobuchar and Franken have introduced companion legislation […]
Correction:
In the December 27, 2014 article School budget and levy discussed at Truth in Taxation meeting, it was stated that Lake County driver education instructors were paid $35 per hour; they make $350 per student; and driver education instructors in Duluth are paid $400 per student and not $40 per hour. The News-Herald regrets the errors.
New Anderson charitable trust celebrates two community nonprofits
The power of planning for the future often speaks for itself. Earlier this fall, this fact rang true for two Grand Marais nonprofits. The North Shore Health Care Foundation and North House Folk School were named as the beneficiaries of a generously sized charitable trust created by the late Phyllis and Walter Anderson who passed away in October 2014 and […]