Feedback and par ticipation invited for Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan update
The Cook County Office of Emergency Management & Public Information is currently working with the University of Minnesota Duluth— Geospatial Analysis Center (GAC) to prepare an update of the county’s 2010 “Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan” (MHMP). The plan is a requirement of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), and must now be updated every five years in order […]
Cook County commissioner candidates answer some questions
Last week the Cook County News-Herald introduced the four candidates who are running for the District 5 commissioner seat in the West End. This week we are presenting the three candidates who are running for the District 3 commissioner position: Mickey Brazell, Jean Marie Modl, and Dave Mills. Current District 1 county commissioner Bobby Deschampe is running unopposed. With the […]
Lundorff retires from teaching
Cook County high school and middle school English teacher Stephanie Lundorff notified the school board that she was retiring from teaching English. “After much consideration, I have decided to retire from English teaching. I am so very grateful to have taught for CCHS and CCMS last year and to have helped in the transition to a new chapter in the […]
New art donated to Grand Marais at Boulder Park
It took longer than expected to arrive, but the artwork called Camping at the edge of Nature and Culture made by Wayne Potratz in 2013 is finally home and sitting on the beach next to Boulder Park ready for viewing. The goal was to have this in place last fall, said Potratz, “But my schedule got backed up and it […]
All are welcome
On the Borderto Border Route, diversity in Cook County, charter schools, parades and protest issues: I say all are welcome. Nina SimonowiczGrand Marais
Do the people who oppose the B2B route not like people?
I’m writing to support Scott Benolken’s commentary on the B2B that ran last week, “Borderto Border route and its riders are being mischaracterized.” My husband and I are members of the MN Four-Wheel Drive Assn., and enjoy riding our Jeep on the back roads to watch birds, wildlife, and hike and pick berries. We practice low impact riding and leave […]
Vote for candidates who will represent you
According to Brian Larsen’s report in the July 14 issue of the Cook County News-Herald, DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar met at the Voyageur brew pub, conferring with the owner of Bluefin Bay, the owner of Lutsen Resort, the owner of Voyageur Brewing and Voyageur Canoe Outfitters, and members of the Economic Development Authority, Grand Marais Planning Commission and Grand Marais […]
Who are you going to vote for?
My vote goes to a senator and governor concerned enough to stop the copper nickel mining in Minnesota by recognizing the threat as real and the mining company promises as false. My vote goes to a senator and governor ready to tackle the tough financial situation on the Iron Range, by talking to women, men and children of all social […]
Smith ducking debate with Richard Painter
Richard Painter is running for senator, and he has challenged Senator Tina Smith to a debate. Senator Smith declined, stating she is too busy. This is not about Mr. Painter or Senator Smith, this is about WE THE PEOPLE, as we’re the ones who benefit when candidates debate. Three ways Minnesotans benefit from robust debates: 1. Debates help us learn […]