Judging the rhetoric
Unorganized Territory
Like her or not, Sonia Sotomayor was very judgelike this week as she faced days of questioning by United States legislators. Full Story
CORRECTION:
In the July 11 Tofte Trek results, walker Ginny Storlie of Lutsen was inadvertently left out. Storlie in the age 50+ category completed the 10K walk in 15th place with a time of 1:35:18.1, a 15:20/mile pace. Sincere apologies from the Cook County News-Herald for the incomplete results. Full Story
Grief and hope at the river
the good news
Yes, Deb, news of a drowning at Temperance River is bound to get one's attention, whether you've lived here one year or fifteen years. I was sitting at my desk in the basement when Linda called down on the intercom. Full Story
Historical Reflections
The women in last week's picture of the 1938 4th of July parade have been identified as: (L-R) Mary Sjoberg Ridgeway, Gladys Tormondsen Murphy, Virginia Ammerman, June Blackwell Brownell, and Vivian Gilbertsen. Would you like to help identify people in old photos at the Cook County Historical Society? Full Story
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago · July 19, 1999 • While rumors have been circulating speaking of substantial losses at the Grand Marais Recreation Park due to the 20 percent surcharge which was placed on park and marina users earlier this season, actual occupancy and revenue totals are not quite as grim. Full Story
She'll be Coming Around the Mountain When She Comes
Taste of Home
This song starts out innocently enough, a visit from a friend Full Story
Tough getting a kid to a football game
Coac h's Corner
It is that time of summer when my wife and I begin to plan our late summer and fall schedule. During this time, I am always trying to see if I can find a way to get to a professional ball game of some sort, whether it is the Minnesota Twins or the Vikings. Full Story
Whirligigs
Dragon Games!
In honor of the upcoming Dragon Boat Races, there are two great games that include dragons in The New Game Book compiled and written by Soshana Tembeck and Andrew Fluegelman. I am a big fan of New Games and I have been playing them for years because they are great for any age. Full Story
Whatever floats your boat
Tails from the Trail
Last week I wrote about a 4th of July to remember, and it was. The fireworks were spectacular, the weather was perfect, and I sunk my boat. I was not quite ready to admit my blatant stupidity in last week's column, but I guess time heals all wounds, even to the ego. Full Story
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