Planning for how you will pass on your business, either to a family member or a new owner, can be a financially and logistically complicated, emotionally loaded process. Bob Palmquist can help enormously by guiding you through all the decisions and contingencies involved. Palmquist, from Northspan Group in Duluth, will explain his services and the process of succession planning during […]
Vikings just get by Silver Bay
Ray Gordon hit a three-point shot and came right back to nail a two point basket and sink his free throw after being fouled on the play to give the Vikings a 6-0 lead over the Silver Bay Mariners last Thursday, Jan. 17 in a game played at home. Almost four minutes went by before either team put any points […]
Vikings beat the Mariners
Ariana Poyirier had the hot hand against the Silver Bay Mariners last Thursday night, scoring 19 points to lead the Vikings to a 41-28 victory at home. With the win, the Vikings’ record is now 4-8. The team is still winless in the Polar “Big” conference which is made up of Esko 16-4; South Ridge 7-5; Barnum 6-9; Two Harbors […]
Touching Gestures
I wrote my first column for the Annandale Advocate in November of 2006. That’s over 300 columns collected over the years. My mother has kept a copy of each and every one in scrapbooks. People often ask where I get my ideas for stories and recipes. They come from readers, friends, neighbors, my childhood memories and relatives. All in all, […]
Got snow?
Winter in Cook County has long been coveted as the “locals’ season” for those who appreciate a brief reprieve from the mass of visitors each summer. Unfortunately, anyone seeking solitude this winter might have to wait for the rest of the state to turn white with snow before seeing any breaks in tourism. It is hard to believe that parts […]
Community Calendar
Ruby’s Pantry Cook County Ruby’s Pantry, 2nd Tuesday of the month food distribution 5 – 6:30 p.m., $20 (cash only) Sponsored by Spirit of the Wilderness Church. You will be amazed at all the food you get at the Cook County High School. No financial or other qualifications—this is surplus food for all! Cook County Higher Education Career training and […]
Minnesota DNR forming a new deer management committee
Minnesotans interested in deer management can apply to serve on a new, statewide Deer Advisory Committee aimed at developing better communications between the public and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We’re following through on the commitment we made this past summer in our statewide deer management plan, which calls for us to form this committee,” said Paul Telander, DNR […]
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Cook County News- Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to […]
