Disappointing as it might seem, the teak-colored water entering Devil’s Kettle doesn’t flow straight through the earth, heating up as it passes the core, and ending up piping hot in Chinese tea cups. No indeed, say two Minnesota Department of Natural Resources hydrologists who visited Judge C. R. Magney State Park and the mysterious Devil’s Kettle last fall. Instead, the […]
County passes resolution to support Lutsen housing project
After four long years of planning by the Cook County/Grand Marais EDA, it looks like the workforce housing project in Lutsen is finally going to happen. Following a public meeting where most of the comments from the public were favorable, Cook County commissioners unanimously passed two motions in support of the proposed 16-unit workforce housing that will almost assuredly be […]
Commissioners hear concerns about paving Pike Lake Road
No one disputes that repairing Pike Lake Road has been long overdue. It sits number one on the recently compiled list of county roads that need upgrading by Cook County Highway Engineer Dave Betts and his staff. But questions about what type of repair Pike Lake Road will receive were raised at a recent Cook County commissioners’ meeting. Leah Thomas […]
Meet the candidate
Bobby Deschampe is running for the Cook County District 1 commissioner seat left open by Frank Moe who had to resign due to concerns about his health. A primary will be held in April and the field of four will be whittled to two candidates who will square off in the general election that will be held in early June. […]
Bless the press
Thank you Cook County News-Herald staff for your hardworking journalism. More than ever, we need the watchful eye of a free and independent press to ensure our democracy. Bless the press. Denny FitzPatrickGrand Marais
Duluth News Tribune wrongly attacks Rep. Mary Murphy
A recent editorial by this newspaper called out our longtime serving fellow DFL legislator Rep. Mary Murphy for a piece of legislation she is sponsoring alongside Senate DFL Leader Tom Bakk. We could not be more disappointed in this distorted piece of journalism. The editorial wrongly pilloried Rep. Murphy for “jeopardizing the ability of Minnesota businesses to operate, to thrive […]
Liberal lunacy at Jerry’s house
It’s good to see my old nemesis is still hard at work. Sadly, after all this time he is still very confused and ranting just like before. Let’s get to the facts. First off his reference to a 4-star general being fired. General Flynn was a 3-star. Trump’s 4-stars are Mattis and Kelly. Second, the wall has been under construction […]
Tax Abatement
A Financing Tool for Housing and Economic DevelopmentThe first time tax abatement appears in history – according to English legend – is in the 11th century, when noblewoman Lady Godiva climbed aboard a white horse, clothed only in her long hair, and galloped through the streets of Coventry, England to protest her husband’s oppressive taxation on the people of Coventry. In response, husband Leofric, powerful Lord of […]
Township meetings coming soon
Township Day takes place March 14. Residents of Lutsen, Tofte, and Schroeder should attend their annual town meeting. It is a chance to conduct business, elect new officials, set your levy, meet and greet friends, and meet your new neighbors. In Schroeder, there will be a discussion about whether or not to keep the Tofte Schroeder Sanitary Sewer District (TSSSD) […]