More than 200,000 people participated in the climate march in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, nearly 60 local marchers participated in the People’s Climate March on April 29, and in at least 2,300 marches worldwide, more than 785,000 people in at least 175 countries spoke out for climate action and justice. This was just a week after Earth Day’s massive outpouring of […]
Bless the press!
My wife wears a red, white, and blue pin that says, “Bless the Press.” I second this message and bless our reporters at the News-Herald and WTIP. Last week in the News- Herald were two gems to the editor —one on bullying and the second one caring for animals in the wilderness. Neighbors writing letters about issues get my attention. […]
City council welcomes Youth in Government
Sometimes, in the name of teaching youth citizenship building skills, the mayor has to volunteer to get all wet. Case in point. Former Grand Marais Mayor Sue Hakes brought four Cook County I.S.D. 166 high school students with her to the May 10 Grand Marais City Council meeting. The students, said Hakes, are part of the new Cook County YMCA […]
Correction
In the H-2B story run last week it was incorrectly stated that area businesses have to pay $1,250 per worker to the government to expediently process work visas. It should have stated that area businesses have to pay the U.S. government $1,250 per application. More than one worker can be on one application. The News-Herald regrets the error.
Fishing for People
As [Jesus] walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4: 18-20 Author Norman MacLean […]
William M. Foster Sr. (Bill)
William M. Foster Sr. (Bill) of Pine City died Friday, May 12, 2017 in Minneapolis. He recently celebrated his 86th birthday with his favorites, BBQ ribs and orange cake. Bill was born April 23, 1931 in Minneapolis to his mother Frances. He didn’t have a traditional childhood of stability and peace, but of course when he talked to his children […]
Ethel Leng
Ethel Leng, 101, of Grand Marais, devoted wife of the late Earl Leng, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was born on April 12, 1916 in Buffalo, New York where she grew up one of nine children; she worked at Duffield Agency in Buffalo before marrying. Moving to Grand Marais in 1945, she was a loving mother to […]
Employers needed to fill out surveys
The Cook County Chamber, Visit Cook County and Cook County-Grand Marais EDA are working together to advocate beneficial federal visa policies for international workers. We need help from employers with a survey to make the strongest case. Here first is a little background: As employers know and we recognize, more than in any other county in Minnesota, businesses and residents […]
