Ryan Erspamer from Architectural Resources presented an update concerning the industrial arts expansion project to the School District 166 school board at their June 19, 2014 meeting. The project is scheduled to have a final design completed on July 1. A pre-bid conference will be held allowing potential contractors to do a walk-through of the space. The project is then... READ MORE >
The School District 166 school board tackled complex budget issues and decided to issue tax abatement bonds at the June 19, 2014 board meeting. The fiscal year 2015 budget was adopted. Although there are many complexities involved in the budget calculations, expenditures from the unreserved general fund and the transportation fund are projected at $6,976,938 versus revenues of $6,538,948. The... READ MORE >
Nearly 50 local business people gathered at the Naniboujou Lodge on May 8, 2014. The event, hosted by the lodge owners, Tim and Nancy Ramey, was set as an opportunity for local businesses to network while enjoying a preview of the Naniboujou’s summer menu. The lodge, which emphasizes simple relaxation, will soon be opening for the season. Located 15 miles... READ MORE >
A dozen people attended the meeting of the Poplar River Management Board at Caribou Highlands in Lutsen on May 16, 2014. The group was formed in 2005 in response to the river being included on the Impaired Rivers List as developed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in 2004. The inclusion on the list was made because of overly high... READ MORE >
Angelique Edgerton of the Cook County Invasive Species Team gave a presentation at the Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center on the gypsy moth and the steps being taken to control its spread westward. Although there are a number of measures that can be followed to potentially slow the spread and control the insects, extreme heat is one “sure-fire” way of insuring... READ MORE >
On par for this long winter, the April 24, 2014 ISD 166 school board meeting was once again held on the evening prior to a snow related closure of school on Friday. Noah Warren, Cook County junior class vice president, addressed the board during the community comments portion of the meeting. Warren spoke to concerns of student drivers speeding during... READ MORE >
School District166 has contracted with TIES to perform a technology audit for the district. TIES is an educational technology business based in the Twin Cities. Principal Gwen Carmen reported at the April 3, 2014 school board meeting that the audit included looking at the current infrastructure and cabling as well as the curriculum and how the school is using technology... READ MORE >
At 75, Peter Yarrow of the historic folk group, Peter, Paul and Mary, continues to use his music as a way to reach out to people with his message of tolerance and acceptance. Yarrow spoke with the Cook County News-Herald regarding his upcoming performance, A Night of Conversation and Song with Peter Yarrow, which will be held April 26, 2014... READ MORE >
Tofte Rescue Squad Chief Louise Trachta, who has been a member of the squad for 15 years, was re-appointed to her position at the April 10, 2014 Tofte Town Board meeting. She has also announced her retirement from the squad to be effective the end of 2014. With her assistance, the board will begin searching for her replacement later this... READ MORE >
For the second time in three meetings, the ISD 166 school board meeting was held on an evening prior to a snowstorm. The announcement was made at the meeting that there will be school on the pre-scheduled makeup day of Friday, April 25 if school is closed the next day. Again, as expected, school was closed the following day and... READ MORE >
