ISD 166 teachers notified of possible personnel cuts
Fourteen ISD 166 teachers were called into Superintendent Beth Schwarz’s office Tuesday, January 12, 2010 and given written notice that impending budget reductions might impact—or eliminate—their positions. Full Story
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A sniper at Cook County High School? Don’t worry; the shooter (with disarmed rifle) is just CCHS senior Will Hellner portraying a legendary character, Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock, at the College in the Schools Night of the Notorious event at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Monday, January 11. See more historical figures on page A13.
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New technology bringing big mining dollars to the Northland
Where is the world’s second largest deposit of platinum group metals (six metals including palladium, iridium, and platinum)? Where is the world’s third largest deposit of copper and nickel? It is in the east end of the Mesabi Iron Range, called the Duluth Complex, and it could bring an economic revival to northeastern Minnesota. Full Story
S nowarama fundraiser benefits Easter Seals
For many years, snowmobilers from Minnesota and Ontario have gathered in February to ride in the Snowarama for Easter Seals event, raising money to assist children and youth with physical disabilities in the Thunder Bay area. Full Story
Tofte and Schroeder dispute shared Rescue Squad costs
The Schroeder town board asked a question that seems to be coming back to bite them. As a two-year renewal date approached on its contract with Tofte for First Responder services, the Schroeder town board asked the Tofte town board to justify an increase from $5,000 to $6,000 a year. Full Story
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