Local News
Bakk ends bid for governor
Jay Andersen-District 7 Senator Tom Bakk this weekend decided to end his bid for the DFL endorsement for governor.
Weekend News Wrap March 20
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Sen. Klobuchar questions Coast Guard nominee on small craft licensing
Jay Andersen-Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Thursday questioned Vice Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., the President’s nominee to be U.S. Coast Guard Commandant.
“Stations of the Cross" opens Sunday at Art Colony
Jay Andersen-During the up-coming Easter season, a special exhibit is being hosted at the Grand Marais Art Colony.
Commissioners begin discussion of county administrator position
Jay Andersen-At a special work session Tuesday, Cook County Commissioners began discussing the creation of a county administrator position.
State pushes for de-listing wolves from Endangered Species list
Jay Andersen-The Department of Natural Resources Wednesday submitted a formal petition to the U.S.
Boreal Access changes community blog location
Jay Andersen-The Boreal Access homepage looks different. The “Cook County Conversations” online forum is no longer positioned under the WTIP and News-Herald headlines.
Fenwick to spearhead board role in Community Center planning
Jay Andersen-Cook County Commissioner Bob Fenwick Tuesday asked his fellow board members to allow him to take a lead role in planning for the new community center/pool project.
