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This handsome bull moose looks healthy and happy. However, as the winter wears on and snow piles up and extreme cold hovers over the Northland, moose will start to suffer because of a lack of nutritious food to eat. Deer even have it worse because they can’t move through deep snow as well as moose can. Let’s hope for a […]
Representative Ecklund proposes economic assistance package for borderland businesses
On February 16 the House Workforce and Business Development Committee held a remote hearing to discuss legislation authored by Rep. Rob Ecklund (DFL – International Falls) to create a new Canadian Border Counties Economic Relief Program. Grants under the program would help businesses adversely affected by last year’s fires in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the border […]
Minnesota Power/ ALLETE requests replacing the Taconite Harbor substation
Representatives of Minnesota Power/ALLETE will appear at the March 9, Cook County Planning Commission public hearing with a request to replace the Taconite Harbor substation with a new 115kV substation they plan to build and operate at Two Island. When asked about the company plans, Amy Rutledge, Manager Corporate Communications responded, “In regards to your questions– Two Islands is part […]
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As the evergreens gingerly hold onto their soft white blankets, Lucy Ford enjoys a nice sunny day snowshoeing through the boreal forest.
Eighth District picks up more area as population declines
Every ten years, the census causes local, state and federal governments to look at redrawing voter districts to keep the population in each area roughly the same. Minnesota is no different. And on February 15, the Minnesota Judicial Branch Special Redistricting panel came out with its plan, although usually the senate and house are tasked with this work. However, when […]
Covid cases continue to decline in the county
On February 17 Cook County Public Health and Human Services reported that the county had received nine new cases of COVID-19 in the prior seven days, bringing the total to 805 since the start of the pandemic. The data includes specimens collected at North Shore Health, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Grand Portage Health Services. The case totals also include over-the-counter […]
A Day in the Life of a Dispatcher
“Cook County 911, what is the address of your Emergency?” Hey folks, Lindsay Mielke here, and I am the Lead Dispatcher and Public Safety System Specialist for the Cook County Sheriff Office. I want to share a little about the profession of a 911 Dispatcher and if you want to make a career change and believe this might be your […]
Township Day is coming March 8
All township residents have a direct voice and a direct vote with their local government. On Tuesday, March 8, townships will hold their annual meetings on “Township Day.” Make sure to attend to make your voice heard! The tradition of a town meeting has roots in colonial America. New England town meetings gave citizens a way to exercise local authority. […]
Do we believe what we see, or do we see what we want to believe?
Our perspective on what is true is closely tied to our view of truth and, therefore, our beliefs, which shape the way we perceive the world. There is a critical distinction, however, between what is true and what a person perceives as true. “See to believe,” means that our belief is based on evidence. “Believe to see,” means that our […]