And the rains came tumbling down
What an amazingly wet day we had on Monday, Feb. 20. And whether you recognized it as a harbinger of climate change or just weird winter weather – it was wet, very wet. I was at North House Folk School with a group from church building timbered outdoor benches as a memorial from the family of Joyce Kehoe. Throughout the […]
Daniel James Kehoe
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved father Daniel James Kehoe on February 16, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Survived by his children James Kehoe, Joanne Smith and Jeffery Kehoe, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial celebrating his life is in the plans for this summer.
Credit union sets the bar higher for Hunger Heroes
North Shore Federal Credit Union (NSFCU) is excited to announce the second annual Hunger Heroes initiative. After Hunger Heroes donated over $33,000 for anti-hunger initiatives in 2016, NSFCU aims to increase Hunger Hero membership to 500 members and raise $60,000 for charity in 2017. NSFCU will be matching donations up to $3,000 during the month of March. “Our members are […]
Lutsen supervisors conduct board of audit, discuss 2018 budget
At their Feb. 7 meeting, Lutsen supervisors unanimously approved a 2018 budget draft [without donations or appropriations] of $169,220.36 for township voters to discuss and vote on at the March 14 annual township meeting. One of the big topics that will be discussed at the annual meeting will center on donations and contributions. “Residents will need to be informed that […]
Meet the candidates running for Schroeder Township supervisor
Rick Anderson S chroede r has two people running for one open seat on the township board. Marion (Bill) McKeever and Rick Anderson are vying for the seat now held by McKeever. Bill has been a lifelong volunteer for Schroeder and for many years he has been involved in local politics. As for Anderson, he is hardly a newcomer, but […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO FEB. 23, 2007 Tofte supervisors and residents were disappointed to hear that the proposed U.S. Forest Service ATV Travel Plan will not include a connection in Tofte to the upper trails in Superior National Forest. A Forest Service spokesman said the road engineers decided against opening the existing logging road to ATVs, as favored by the township, […]
School board hears about student voluntary program
Cook County I.S.D. 166 School Board heard about a neat program for students on February 9. It’s called “Varsity Letter Application,” and it can help students get into college. Students in grades 9-12 who perform 100 hours (or more) of outstanding voluntary service completed in any 12-month period will be eligible for a Varsity Letter. All Cook County High School […]