It’s interesting that it was during Sunshine Week—the week intended to promote dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information—that the Cook County Board of Commissioners tackled the question of public participation in county board meetings. Sunshine Week, a national initiative of journalists, citizens and community groups, was March 15 – 21, 2015. Smack dab in the […]
Corrections:
. In the March 21, 2015 article County passes resolution in support of Lake View Natural Dairy, the News-Herald incorrectly reported that the county board passed a resolution of support. Although the board considered a resolution, the actual motion was for a letter of support for the dairy. The News-Herald apologizes for any confusion this may have caused. . In […]
4 Minutes a Day
The first day of spring has come and gone, the temps haven’t quite changed. The ice is not melting quickly, nor ground defrosting quickly. With so little snow, yet without open ground, it can seem a time of “non-interest” or “nothing to do.” While downhill at Lutsen is available, other outdoor interests aren’t as appealing with snow crusty or sparse, […]
All invited to Community Crosswalk and Good Friday Service
The annual Community Crosswalk, an outdoor processional service of worship, remembrance, and prayer, commences at 6 p.m. on Good Friday, April 3. The procession will begin and end at St. John’s Catholic Church at 10 E. 5th St. in Grand Marais. Participants will gather and walk, bearing the cross, from church to church, stopping to offer prayer and blessings for […]
The history of Seniors Connect West
Many of you may recall the excitement of 2000 when Lisa Hoff, director of Birch Grove Foundation, was awarded a grant through the Northland Foundation. She approached the foundation seeking $6,000 to begin a program in the west end of Cook County called “Seniors Connect West.” In 2005, the program grew to partner with Cook County Council on Aging and […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoMarch 25, 2005 Cook County officials said Tuesday they are aware of confusing signs regarding snowmobile traffic on Hungry Jack Road, and have already taken some action to clear up the concerns. County Attorney Bill Hennessy advised the board that a resolution authorizing snowmobile traffic on Hungry Jack Road should be amended to reflect the fact that the […]
The Evolution of HDC Cook County
The Human Development Center (HDC) was first established in 1938 in Northeast Minnesota and branched out into Cook County in the mid- 1970s. Since joining HDC in 2012, I have gathered bits and pieces of information about the prior operation of our office. For example, Ed Niemi Ph.D., who previously served as the supervisor for Lake and Cook County HDC, […]
March’s Real Madness
During the two weeks of the NCAA’s Men’s Basketball Tournament– affectionately known as “March Madness”– 64 teams play for the national championship. Four different TV networks will share the responsibility to broadcast every game, and also share an expected 1.13 billion dollars in national TV ad revenue (second only to the NFL playoffs). Of course, the ad revenue is big […]