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“Trumpeter Swans came swimming out from the wild rice and passed right in front of the canoe about a hundred feet away from us,” said Travis Novitsky who had his camera ready to take some great pictures of these curious, elegant birds. Averaging 26 pounds, male Trumpeter swans need about 100 yards of open water to run across to generate […]
A renewed focus on community: CherryRoad Media Inc. expands by 20 publications
CherryRoad Media Inc. has made another exciting change and is pleased to announce the acquisition of 20 additional (existing) local news publications, formerly owned by Gannett Company, Inc. Within this positive expansion initiative will be a strong, renewed focus on local news reporting, community engagement, and local advertising. CherryRoad will remain committed to the individual spirit of each of the […]
Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program expands to offer more benefits, Cold Weather Rule protections start earlier
This year, Minnesotans can access greater financial assistance and newly expanded protections to keep their homes warm and lights on through Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program and Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule. NEW IN 2021: More Minnesotans than ever qualify for the Energy Assistance Program. In 2021, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which operates the Energy Assistance Program, has over $130 million […]
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Early morning sunlight filters in through the colorful fall leaves as Butch Schulte takes his daily walk. Butch said it was about 6:45 a.m. when he snapped this picture.
Minnesota counties receive $36.3 million Payment in Lieu of Taxes in 2021
This year, Minnesota’s 87 counties are the beneficiaries of $36.3 million in aid that helps support public lands and provide critical links within the state’s public recreation system. Cook County received $378,989.22 for 2021 from the natural resources land PILT payment. As we approach National Public Lands Day on September 25, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is highlighting this […]
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Dreamy sunrise on a back country road during the last days of the wildfires that burned in the BWCA, Lake County and in nearby Canada. Rain and cooler weather have put an end to the extreme fire danger in the county and local gas stations are once again selling firewood for campfires.
Landwehr steps down as executive director of the Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters
Tom Landwehr announced that he is stepping down as executive director of the Save the Boundary Waters organization. He posted his message to the media on Friday, September 24. “I’m announcing my retirement after more than 40 years of working to conserve Minnesota’s precious natural resources. It is a bittersweet moment. On September 30, I will step down as Executive […]
To whom it may concern:
This brief letter is a “thank you” to both the editorial board and Garry Gamble, in particular. For the most part, I have agreed with the philosophical, theoretical, and political slant that Mr. Gamble represents. At times I have disagreed with certain elements of his column. However, that is the very point of this thank you: the tension he provided […]
Cold weather countdown
Some of us look forward to things cooling off, and some of us are sad about the end of warm temperatures, but regardless of how we feel about it, cold weather is coming. What plans and preparations can we make now so we can create better health and more enjoyment in the chilly months ahead? Whether you’re new to this […]