Smaller community economies are an ecosystem that has to operate in careful and deliberate balance. The box retail model allows for individual stores to take losses to drive out competitors and gain market share. Stores of this type can work in urbanized areas but in small towns, they actually cost the community jobs. Impact of a Dollar General is at […]
Rain doesn’t stop “Lucky 13” Snowarama
“Lucky 13” was heard a number of times at the 13th Snowarama for Easter Seals in Grand Portage, Feb. 20. All of the 125 Snowarama riders hoped they would be the lucky winner of the grand prize, a new snowmobile. Josh Carr of Thunder Bay was the luckiest rider. Easter Seals Ambassador Zachary Pylychuk drew his ticket and he takes […]
Correction:
In the February 20, 2016 article Tofte announces plans to commemorate John Nelson, it was reported that Brooke Youngdahl would be paid $1,000 to coordinate the township’s July 4th fireworks. She will be paid $1,350. Also, the room leased by the Birch Grove Community School will be used for special education activities/meetings, not youth hostel activities. The Cook County News-Herald […]
Waiting for Healing
For we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of the affliction we experienced… . For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. (2 […]
David Wells Clutter
David Wells Clutter, 91, died February 19, 2016. David was the beloved husband of Anita L. (nee Benson) for 27 years; loving father of David (Deb), Edward (Kay), Paul (Ginger), Carolyn (Arn) Taylor, Richard (Debbie) Lebbin, Jr., Esther Lebbin and Mary (Doug) Cecola; proud grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of seven. A World War II Army veteran David was a member […]
Richard P. Lynch, M.D.
Richard P. Lynch, M.D., age 83 of St. Paul, part-time Cook County resident since 1945, passed away on February 21, 2016 after a brief illness. Richard is survived by loving wife, Jean Low Lynch; children Kathy (Drew) Kaptain of Hamden, Connecticut; Mary (Mike) Norlander of Minneapolis, and Bill of Mendota Heights; granddaughter, Sierra Kaptain; siblings, Bill (Doralu), and Carol Lynch […]
Sense of Wonder: Expressing This Place at Johnson Heritage Post
As the days lengthen, the Spirit of the Wilderness (SOTW) art show is drawing near. “I have heard some questions about whether it would take place this year”, said Ellen Stubbs, a member of the SOTW art committee. The answer is an emphatic yes. “We are looking forward to participation from many artists, so if you have been waiting to […]
No cabin fever at Birch Grove
Here we are, almost able to say good-bye to February 2016! For a short month it sure feels long. Cabin fever becomes a common topic for all of us. This month Birch Grove Community Center was able to provide additional services for those needing help or a friendly place to visit. The free tax aide program is available every Thursday […]
