Last week Cook County commissioners received an invoice from the Meyer Group that was significantly higher than anticipated for architectural work on a proposed recreation field house on community center grounds. The invoice received was for $16,000 rather than the expected $5,000. Commissioners asked for more information—what was the original agreement on price? And what work was done to make... READ MORE >
I don’t like to think that I am racially biased. But then I encounter someone from the local Undoing Racism program and I’m annoyed at myself. I like to think America has moved beyond its prejudices and we are indeed, the great melting pot. I like to think I’m above believing stereotypes and that I’m aware of the importance of... READ MORE >
I am showing my age with this Unorganized Territory. I am going to mention something that has gone the way of princess telephones, party lines and no white shoes after Labor Day— the January “White Sale.” My mother and most of her friends are likely nodding their heads and reassuring me that January is the month to buy new linens.... READ MORE >
Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson honored professionals and organizations from across the state on January 20, citing their “outstanding contributions to human services program clients.” Eleven individuals and organizations were recipients of the DHS Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence Awards. Among them was Patricia Nordahl of Lutsen, who was honored for her work as executive director of Cooperation... READ MORE >
Although the lack of snow farther down the shore meant that snowmobilers were not able to ride as planned during the three-day 2012 Blackwoods Blizzard Tour, the event still took place— and still raised a phenomenal $763,000 for the ALS Society of Minnesota. Among the 204 “Never Surrender” Blizzard Tour participants on February 1 – 4, were several local riders... READ MORE >
Before convening the 2012 Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) precinct caucuses at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Tuesday, February 7, a large crowd gathered in the lobby for coffee—and sugar cookies shaped like the State of Minnesota, the North Star and the DFL donkey. Everyone enjoyed the treats and visiting a bit before getting down to business. DFL Chair Diane Parker... READ MORE >
I hope that everyone remembers to do something nice for his or her significant other on February 14. We all need a little romance now and then and what better time to be romantic than on Valentine’s Day? If you feel as if you are the only one struggling with what to give or do to impress your sweetheart on... READ MORE >
Snow arrived in time for the 9th annual Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids on Saturday, February 4—and with it came 104 snowmobilers who raised $28,000 to benefit Easter Seals of Ontario. By all accounts the trails were great, whether riders took the short ride over to Ryden’s Border Store to enjoy a bonfire or the long ride to Devil Track... READ MORE >
On October 18, 2011, the Cook County Commissioners accepted the recommendation of consulting firm ORB Management to site the proposed new community center on the corner of Fourth Avenue West and the New Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais, dubbed “the northwest corner.” However, at a Thursday, February 2, 2012 meeting of the Cook County Community Center Steering Committee, that group... READ MORE >
Every year since its beginning, the Mush for a Cure has been a little bit more outrageous—and participants and spectators have wondered what outlandish activities organizers will offer next year. Plans are under way for the 2012 Mush for a Cure on Friday and Saturday, March 9 – 10 and it will of course include lots of pink, starting with... READ MORE >
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