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The Northern Lights have been spectacular as of late. This photo was taken at Caribou Lake last weekend.
Hauschild Delivers over $15 Million for Cook County in State Budget
Hauschild Proud to Secure Gitchi Gami Trail, Cook County Historical Society, and Coast Guard Replacement FundingSenator Grant Hauschild (DFL— Hermantown) announced Monday evening that he delivered a total of $15,297,196 for Cook County in the FY 24-25 state budget. “With the departure of the U.S. Coast Guard, the funding for emergency personnel and equipment was a critical priority for me this legislative session,” said Hauschild. “With a partnership between the Grand Portage Band of Lake […]
Sydney’s Frozen Custard should open in a new location in July
When the building burned that housed Sydney’s Frozen Custard & Wood Fired Pizza this April, it looked like it would be a long summer with no frozen custard, Vienna hot dogs, gyros, salads, sundaes, etc. But owner Bruce Block has come up with a new version of Sydney’s. Bruce has leased the old Joynes parking lot and is installing a […]
Downtown Tofte Project is still in the works
With interest rates climbing and the country’s economy remaining sluggish, some building projects in the county have been canceled or put on hold. That said, the much-anticipated Downtown Tofte project proposed by Bluefin Bay owners Joe Swanson and Pipasu Soni will be built, just not now. Originally the plan was to start construction last year, but late spring and rising […]
Memorial Day Service
For many Memorial Day has become a day for family picnics and taking a long weekend holiday. But it should be remembered that there were many who fought and died so you could take that long weekend. Memorial Day was set aside as a federal holiday in 1971. It is a day to remember and honor the men and women […]
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“The wood ducks and marsh marigolds are alive and well in the county. Spring must be here,” writes Paul Sundberg.
Gratitude for our military
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Unknown In the excitement of a 3-day weekend, cookouts, parades, and summer being so near, it’s easy to ignore or forget about the true meaning of Memorial Day: to remember and honor all military personnel who […]
Nurse staffing legislation threatens patient care at Minnesota’s nonprofit hospitals and health systems
Matt Anthony, Media Relations Specialist, Essential Health submitted this editorial Along with hospitals and health systems across Minnesota, Essentia Health continues to express grave concerns about the nurse staffing legislation currently under debate at the Minnesota Legislature. Since the start of the session, we have joined the Minnesota Hospital Association and other health care providers in voicing our opposition to […]
War on Drugs failed
Dear Editor, Thank you so much for your interest in, and article about our planned trek across the US! (May 20, 2023) And, as much as it might seem like splitting hairs, we would like to make a very important distinction. In your piece you write, “…Jess and Julie will spend six months walking across America, dedicating their journey to […]