Corrections:
. In the January 10, 2015 article Time is running out to file for township elections, it was incorrectly stated that none of the incumbents had filed. Treasurer John Groth and Supervisor Larry McNeally have both filed to run for office. The News-Herald apologizes to the candidates for the error. . Regarding the December 27, 2014 article School board considers […]
Technology can separate us
I remember not that long ago being in Minneapolis and passing a business where the employees were outside on their lunch break sitting at a picnic table under a tree (maybe it was a little longer ago than I thought!). Anyway, what struck me was that even though there were six or eight people there with their lunches at the […]
AmericInn Tofte participates in nationwide kids campaign
The AmericInn Tofte has completed a successful charity drive as part of the brand’s AmericInn Cares initiative. The hotel joined other AmericInn properties nationwide, in partnership with Give Kids the World, to help raise funds and awareness for the nonprofit organization’s Ice Cream for Breakfast initiative. “We want to thank everyone in our community for their generous support of these […]
Elder programs can help with New Year’s resolutions
Hope everyone had a Happy New Year! The ENP is easing into 2015 after a very hectic and full holiday season. Elders enjoyed the craft sale, Christmas party, shopping trips, gift wrapping, holiday concerts and events and mostly time spent with family and friends. New Year’s resolutions have been made and the ENP is here to help you keep them. […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoJan. 14, 2005 The Cook County commissioners voted Tuesday to sign a “master contract” with the Minnesota Department of Transportation which will allow the county to be reimbursed for any emergency repair work it does on Highway 61. By signing the contract, the county is not obligating itself to do any work. Rather, the signed contract simply ensures […]
School board votes to expel student
School District 166 School Board Chair Jeanne Anderson introduced a Monday, January 12 agenda item by stating, “This is something we never want to have to do.” The school board had to decide whether or not to expel a student. Leading to the decision was a physical altercation between two students on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Cook County Law Enforcement […]
Voyageur Brewing Company
a brewery with personalityAll summer, through fall and as temperatures dropped, the community has been watching the transformation of an old warehouse in downtown Grand Marais. What was once extra storage for a car dealership and then an appliance store is becoming an exciting new business owned by Mike Prom, Cara Sporn and Bruce Walters. If all goes well the doors to the […]
Job descriptions in limbo for county staff
Back from a 16-month retirement, former County Board Secretary and Personnel Director Janet Simonen asked the county board for direction Tuesday, January 13 on “whether to convene the personnel committee in order to review several updated job descriptions— or whether to table the requests for review until a new county administrator is hired.” Planning and Zoning Director Tim Nelson said […]