Despite the inclement weather, the winning times were once again very fast for the four mountain bike races held at this year’s Lutsen 99er. Some 1,800 riders took part in the demanding mountain bike races over the hilly Lutsen Mountain terrain on Saturday, June 24. Corey Stelljes of Madison, Wis. finished the 99-mile race in 5:36:01, averaging 17.68 miles per […]
Tofte approves $20,000 appropriation to Birch Grove Community Education
On Wednesday, June 28, Tofte town hall was packed with people interested in learning how the township supervisors would vote on a matter that would allow – or not allow – the township to donate $20,000 to Birch Grove Community Education. Tofte Township supervisors called the special meeting to continue the discussion from the May 31 session held to deliberate […]
Hospital gets ready for telemedicine
It won’t be long before telemedicine is up and running at North Shore Health. The location for the Avera e-Emergency equipment has been decided, and wall boxes and electrical boxes have been roughed in. Camera equipment and monitors have been sent to Sioux Falls, where Avera is located, said Kimber Wraalstad, hospital administrator. When everything is complete, emergency room patients […]
Judge dismisses case against Deschampe
The judge involved in the case against Robert (Bobby) Deschampe alleging Mr. Deschampe violated election campaign practices dismissed the case on Monday, June 26. Deschampe won all three precincts in the special election for the District 1 Cook County commissioner seat vacated by Frank Moe, who left after serving almost two years of a fouryear term. After the count was […]
Don’t let senior lunches end at Birch Grove
Dear Cook County commissioners: I was informed this morning that it was announced yesterday at senior lunch in Tofte at Birch Grove Community School building that as of August 1st there will be no more senior lunches. This is outrage and shame! The current “coup” going on in Tofte and the West End concerning Birch Grove Community School and its […]
Mine now while the technology exists to do it right
Kudos to Representatives Rick Nolan and Tom Emmer for acknowledging the facts on copper/nickel mining and taking the time to teach others. The time is now, we have the technology to mine safely while protecting and enjoying our environment. Copper is mankind’s oldest and one of our most important metals, dating back more than 10,000 years. According to the House […]
A Merry Man – American
Long ago before time beganThe Almighty said, “I think I’ll make manI’ll make him out to bethe spitting image and likeness of me.” And so with a thunderousand mighty Bangso loud that the ears of the angels ranghe split the dark and light began:the divine process of making man. Out of cosmic debrishe gathered togethera planet and with an invisible […]
Moose Management— Habitat
There’s a reason Native Americans refer to the moose as “twigeater,” given the formidable herbivore is usually seen spending much of its day nibbling the tips of twigs, especially those sprouting recent growth. When it comes to dining, however, moose prefer the all-you-can-eat buffet that includes aquatic as well as terrestrial varieties of forage; and you can bet they will […]
County gets an update on the Lutsen workforce housing
Plans are moving ahead swiftly for building 16 affordable workforce housing units in Lutsen near the Arrowhead Electric office. On Tuesday, June 27, Cook County commissioners approved a resolution for the county to act as the legal sponsor for projects included in a grant application to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to seek funding for the Lutsen […]