We would like to correct some comments made by MN4WDA President Rick Langness in the February 22 edition of the Cook County News Herald. The “local opposition group” mentioned by Mr. Langness in the article, Citizens for Sustainable Off-Roading, is comprised of a mix of Cook County residents, some born and raised here, long time summer residents, a few retired […]
Voting irregularities
Tammany Hall, the New York Democratic political organization that played a major role in the politics of nineteenth century New York City and State, is best known for its scandals, corruption, embezzlement, fraud, and rigged elections. They managed to stay in power in large part due to high voter turnout. Some of those voters, however, were already deceased. “Vote early, […]
Township elections and meetings March 10
Schroeder gets clerk candidate,Schroeder now has a write-in candidate for township clerk in the March 10 election. Anna Green has agreed to run for the position to replace retiring clerk Doug Schwecke and will take the position if elected. No one filed for the office during the nomination period so the spot is vacant on the ballot. That completes the list of candidates […]
Correction:
Under the picture for the Republican party caucus on page A3 of the February 29 issue, Mary Sanders was listed and it should have read “Mary Petz”. The Cook County News-Herald regrets the error.
Cinderella Tales opens Friday, March 13
Cinderella Tales will open for one weekend only. The play stars 25 children in grades 3-8. A community of over 25 artists created the fairy tale creatures and environments. Tales will be shared from Egypt, China, Norway, Germany and Russia. Local author Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux created this gem that will be performed at the ACA on Friday, March 13 and […]
Ancient word, present impact
Metanoia. It’s an ancient Greek word with a contemporary impact. Metanoia is the noun. Metanoeo is the verb. Metanoia means “repentance” in English. We translate the verb with the word “repent.” The word means to have a change of self (heart and mind) that abandons former dispositions and results in a new self, new behavior, and regret over former behavior […]
Dennis Erlig Westerlind
Dennis Erling Westerlind, 59, passed away at his home in Grand Portage on February 21, 2020. Dennis was born in Ely, Minnesota, on December 6, 1960. He was the third child of Palmer and Nelda Westerlind. In 1964, when Dennis was three, he moved with his family from Forest Center, Minnesota (a logging camp) to Grand Marais. Dennis graduated from […]
Dawn “Danni” Wagner
Dawn “Danni” Wagner, 58, died suddenly, at her home in Hovland, Minnesota, on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Dawn was born July 13, 1961, to Daniel and Margaret (Kissler) Wagner in Brighton, Colorado. She grew up and attended school in the surrounding area. She found her lifelong dream job as a police dispatcher working first in Coos Bay, Oregon, and later […]
Brenda Lee Nelson Mikres
Brenda Lee Nelson, Mikres, Melin, 62, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020, in the Delano Care Center/ Hospice with her family nearby. Brenda was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on February 28, 1957, to Charles and Lucille Nelson of Lutsen, Minnesota. She is survived by her parents Charles and Lucille Nelson, sister Gail (John) Thompson, brother Dale (Kristin) Nelson, nieces […]