The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is offering a small plot of land for sale near the Passion Pit beach property. The Lake Superior property is 39,390 square feet of level, unimproved land, which is partially wooded plus the remaining beach area. It is located south of Highway 61 on Old Shore Road below the Chippewa City Church and is […]
The answer to the question
The question was, “Why is District 1 officially not represented by a commissioner on the county board from mid August to March 1, more than six months?” The answer to the question is: state and federal government regulations. My understanding is those government rules were put in place to protect the voting rights of people serving our county who are […]
Writers encourage people to vote for Ann Sullivan
We want to encourage voters in District 4 to vote for Ann Sullivan for county commissioner. She’s an intelligent, responsible woman who has contributed to this community in many ways since moving here seven years ago. A former teacher and principal, Ann worked at ISD 166 as a special education paraprofessional and as a temporary school board member when she […]
You never know who is reading the newspaper
My name is Eric Bunge. I hope this email finds its way to Brian Larsen who wrote the following article back in May: www.cookcountynews-herald.com/articles/missing-sports/ I am Andy’s younger brother. Andy is seven years my senior. Your article brought back so many memories for me. I was in 6th grade at that time. The night before the finals were the prelims. […]
Political campaign sign restrictions
Political campaign and advertisement signs are not permitted on public highway rights-of-way. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone that the placement of campaign and other advertising signage on any highway rights-of-way is not allowed under state law. All state, county, city and township roads and highways fall under the same state law. As political campaigns increase their efforts toward […]
“Faith in Tomorrow” new video by Cobi
My father said, “’Never give in to the pain’” He’d say, “’You gotta live as hard as you can to the grave.” Yeah, yeah, yeah. I need some strength for the sorrow; Oh please lend me hand, I need faith in tomorrow; Somebody help me sing. Lyrics from the song, Faith in Tomorrow. One of Lutsen’s favorite sons, Cobi, has […]
MNsure’s open enrollment period coverage is coming soon
Don’t wait until the last minute to report changes. With open enrollment just around the corner, it’s more important than ever for Minnesotans to ensure their account information with MNsure is up to date. What changes should I report to MNsure? Changes to income. Loss of health insurance. Change in household size due to pregnancy, birth, death or marriage. New […]
Lateral thinking and forgiveness
Peter came and said to [Jesus], “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18: 21-22 We live in a culture that, for the most part, emphasizes using traditional and logical ways of problem […]
Gerald D. Jacobsen
Jerry Jacobsen, 91, died Sunday, May 31st, in the VA related facility in Two Harbors. (Waterview Shores). Jerry was born May 29, 1929, and grew up in Hovland, Minnesota. He was the youngest of eight siblings. Jerry made his home and raised his family in Grand Marais, after serving our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He […]