North House Folk School gets IRRRB grant
North House Folk School was the recent recipient of a $20,000 Culture & Tourism grant from the Iron Range Resources Rehabilitation (IRRR) Board. The money will be used to help construct a new driveway entrance to help improve safety and accessibility to the campus. “These funds will be invested in key campus improvements that align with the Highway 61 project […]
Commissioners approve Ten-year highway maintenance plan
With only three Cook County Commissioners in attendance: Heidi Doo Kirk, David Mills and Myron Bursheim, the board’s November 10 meeting was busy but fairly quick for it’s lengthy agenda. Below are some highlights of that meeting. In the wake of winning the District 2 Cook County Commissioner race, Stacey Hawkins submitted her resignation as the county Office Support Specialist […]
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Fall’s last golden gasp and grasp over a beautiful marsh. A day or two later this area was covered in white.
Truth in Taxation meeting to use a virtual-only format
At the county board’s November 10 meeting, new County Administrator James Joerke recommended that commissioners “make a finding that it would be imprudent to allow in-person participation at the December 1, 2020, Truth in Taxation public meeting.” Noting the recent rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in the County, Joerke further explained that the majority of cases have been identified in […]
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic reports second employee with confirmed COVID-19 case
While moving forward with all normal operations, the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic urges all community members to follow recommended safety protocols. On November 5, a second Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) staff member tested positive for COVID- 19. The SMC staff have conducted a robust case investigation and contact tracing. The results of this investigation show that any interactions with patients or […]
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Sawtooth Elementary kindergarten through third grade students are now attending classes in-person. A great deal of thought went into setting up the classrooms to keep kids and staff safe. Note the foot pedal stations under the kid’s desks.
Trump Administration grants Gold Star Families and Military Veterans free entrance to national parks, refuges and other public lands starting Veterans Day
On behalf of the Trump Administration and in support of America’s military members and families, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt signed Secretary’s Order 3387 at the Iowa Gold Star Museum in October, announcing that Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans will be granted free access to national parks, national wildlife refuges and other federal lands managed […]
Living under a false reality
John, the youngest of the Galilean fisherman to lay down his nets and follow Jesus, recorded these words in the eighth chapter of the last of the four gospels, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free!” Free. Free to live a life beyond the illusory world created by the dreamers, schemers and the despiteful deceivers. […]
Trappers must be careful about where they set their traps
On a beautiful November 4 day, my dog and I set off for a walk in an area we had often hiked together. It was a Forest Service road many before us had hiked, biked, hunted, skied, snowmobiled and four-wheeled on. Clearly, this has been a popular spot with local recreationists and sports enthusiasts. And most people around Poplar Lake […]