County board sets levy for 2020
Cook County commissioners approved a levy of 5.89 percent for 2020 at the board’s December 17 meeting. Cook County’s 2020 levy will be $10,382,339, up from the 2019 levy of $9,790,211. The biggest dollar increase in the budget is for the general fund, which will be 12.21 percent higher, or $532,508 more than it was in 2019. The building fund […]
Look, See, Watch, Behold!
Language and conversation are so filled with mystery! One of my nephews used to confuse “look, see, watch.” He figured out that if he wanted to show me a rock, he could say, “look at this!” but once in awhile would blurt out “see at this!” Or he’d want to show me that he could now ice skate without holding […]
Area Christmas worship services schedule
During this holiday season, a number of area churches have special services with caroling, community potlucks and fellowship. The following churches provided their holiday schedules. Merry Christmas, everyone! BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN (ELCA). Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. service,. Tuesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve:5 p.m. Lessons & Carols and9 p.m. Carols & Holy Communion,No service on Christmas Day. CORNERSTONE […]
Sheriff offers holiday safety tips
As the holidays approach, the chances of mishaps and unfortunate incidents increase. Individuals are often distracted as they juggle holiday travel, shopping, get-togethers, and parties. Cook County wants everyone to have a wonderful holiday season and, to that end, offers the following safety tips. Safety tips for traveling Get your vehicle roadready. Check your fluid levels, battery, and tire pressure/condition, […]
Historical Reflections
Tofte elementary school children helped with a special Washington, D.C. tree project. Mike Nelson, Ricky Parent, and Jim Wood are shown December 10, 1970, moving a Christmas tree that was set up for President Nixon’s television ceremony. This tree stood proudly in the foyer of Birch Grove School. The tree was cut for the President’s Park in Washington, D.C. but […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGODEC. 19, 2009 Despite some questions and concerns about the wisdom of pursuing a management agreement with St. Luke’s Hospital, Cook County North Shore Hospital Board members said Dec. 15 they intend to move forward with the process as originally planned. The decision to enter into an agreement with St. Luke’s was made by the board in November, […]
“Ask a Trooper”
Question: In light of the fact that most drivers exceed the posted speed limit, especially on interstate freeways, will I get a citation for obstructing traffic if I drive the speed limit? This is especially a concern in and around the Twin Cities freeways like I94, etc. Answer: You will not get a citation if you are driving the speed […]
Large turnout for Light Up a Life
More than two dozen people came forward to light a candle and say a few words about a loved one they had lost at the 11th annual Light Up a Life celebration held at the Johnson Heritage Post on Thursday, December 12. As people came forth from the darkness, they lit a candle and told a brief story about someone […]
NUWAY® opens addiction treatment center in Duluth
Started in 1966, NUWAY®, one of Minnesota’s most significant nonprofit addiction and mental healthcare treatment providers, is now welcoming clients to its Duluth Counseling Center at 4615 Grand Ave. W., Suite 300, in Duluth. Angela Gilbertson, program manager, said the Duluth facility, which opened September 27, 2019, started accepting clients mid-October. The center offers evidence based outpatient treatment for addiction […]