I write here to elaborate upon, as well as further, the inquiry which Gary Gamble has presented to us over the last two weeks with his articles titled “Coincidence?” and “In denial”. I am thankful to have the opportunity to do so. For the principle issue which Gamble brings to light in those two articles is, I believe, paramount to […]
Paul Goettl promoted to CFO of North Shore Health
Paul Goettl was recently promoted to serve as the chief financial officer (CFO) of North Shore Health. Goettl takes over the duties of Vera Schumann who left to take a new position in Hawaii. Paul, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Mankato State University, has served as the controller for North Shore Health for the last […]
A Thirsting for Worship
“1. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O God. 2. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God? 3. My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” 4. These things […]
Cook County confirms fifth case of COVID-19
Cook County public health officials announced last week the county had received its third and fourth confirmed cases of COVID-19. On Monday, August 10, a fifth confirmed case was added to the tally. A female in her twenties was diagnosed with the coronavirus earlier last week and on Friday, August 7, Cook County received confirmation of its fourth resident case […]
Historical Reflections
DILLONS CLEAN ADOPTED HIGHWAY 61 Uncle Richard loves recycled rubbish. He stands near a pile of trash which has been separated for recycling. Herb and Jan Dillon, owners of Dillon’s Gift Shop in Schroeder, adopted a two mile stretch of the west end highway.
Down Memory Lane
30 YEARS AGOJUNE 11, 1990 DRUG SNIFFING DOG DELIGHTS STUDENTS Margaret Rasmussen and Wendy Yecoshenko wondered if students really understood what “Zero Tolerance” meant in the War on Drugs. The teachers worked with federal and county law enforcement officers to put together an educational program for almost 400 students. Topics covered included drug busts, the dangers of drinking and driving, […]
Deschampe explains his votes at his last county board meeting
With Robert (Bobby) Deschampe taking the reigns to lead the Grand Portage Tribal Council, his last meeting as a cook county commissioner was Tuesday, August 4. At the conclusion of the meeting Bobby, who speaks softly and to the point, used his commissioner comment time to explain why he has voted “no” on so many topics his fellow commissioners have […]
County board accepts changes to abatement policy
Cook County Assessor Bob Thompson presented a review and update of the counties tax abatement policy, last reviewed in 2009. Thompson said Cook County Attorney Molly Hicken and Auditor/ Treasurer Braidy Powers reviewed and updated the policy with him, and the updated policy meets the recommendations and follows the guidelines outlined by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Under the revised […]
Council discusses city hall/liquor store project, EDA assisted living development and public library budget
Can the city move forward with its plan to build a 14,400 square foot new city hall/liquor store next summer? Probably not, said City Administrator Mike Roth. Roth discussed the plans with the city council at the July 29 meeting and said one the hardest things to accomplish with all that is going on would be to find new office […]