The time capsule that time forgot
The Sawtooth Elementary classes of 1997-98 left a time capsule that was supposed to be opened in 20 years. The only problem was, no one remembered where the sealed tablet capsule was placed— or buried—or that it was intended to be retrieved at all. Two months ago Cook County News- Herald writer Bill Neil was thumbing through the 1998 copy […]
Bigby pleads guilty to fatal shooting
Kirk Lee Bigby, 62, of Finland, Minnesota, used the last pre-trial hearing to admit guilt in the killing of 35-year-old Marcus Lee Roberts at a December 9, 2015, employee holiday party held at Bluefin Bay in Tofte. Bigby pled guilty to unintentional second-degree murder at the Friday, May 26 pre-trial hearing held at the Cook County courthouse in front of […]
Still time to vote in the District 1 Cook County commissioner special election
If you haven’t mailed in your ballot for the District 1 Cook County commissioner race, you still have time to go to the courthouse and vote, said Cook County Auditor/ Treasurer Braidy Powers. But not much time. The special election will close at 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, and Powers said that if you have a proper I.D., or […]
Karen Blackburn named executive director for Cook County Higher Education
Karen Blackburn has been selected to be the next executive director of Cook County Higher Education. Blackburn will take over the position held by Paula Sundet Wolf, who announced earlier that after 20 years, she was retiring. “I am very excited to start my new position,” said Blackburn. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Yale University. […]
Taxation without representation
Taxation without representation is at a new low when decisions are made by our commissioners that do not have fair equal input from all five districts. Oops…or don’t some of us count? What is the rush? Afraid of who may be coming and that he will see things differently? Nothing is that critical. Take some thoughtful time to make a […]
Writer “grouses” about wild turkeys
Apparently, Cory Christianson does not understand nor care that wild turkeys eat grouse eggs and grouse chicks. They were introduced in southern Pine County by the DNR over 10 years ago and since have become an invasive species. We see flocks of 10 to 25 on a regular basis (daily!) and no grouse. The DNR planting oak trees, which are […]
Does “community” mean we can exclude some?
I am sad. I am confused. I am frustrated. Why did you promise us a safe and fun place for our tweens and teens? Why did you set it up to fail? Why did you take it away and replace it with a mildly acceptable place for young elementary age? Why oh why did you take that away too? Where […]
Local roads need dedicated funds
For each of the last three years, the road map for moving a comprehensive transportation funding bill forward has taken decidedly different turns when it comes to how to pay for the fix – and ended up stalled each time at the same dead end. With road, bridge, and transit deficits growing deeper with every season of inaction, it’s time […]