Grand Portage Tribal Council seat goes to Hull
Rhonda Silence
Robert “Rob” Hull won the election for a vacant Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council (RTC) seat in the primary election held Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Because Hull received over 50% of the vote, he immediately wins the vacant RTC councilman seat. He will not have to run again in the general election on June 8. Full Story
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Happy Easter run!
Amber Wright presents a bouquet of spring flowers to Bob Spry, the winner of the KIDS PLUS Easter 5K fun run on Saturday, March 27. Despite the rain, a good time was had by all. See more pictures on page 13.
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Business, government, and nonprofits vie for federal fiber optic grants
Announcements regarding the first round of federal stimulus grants for fiber optic technology are winding their way through the nation, and two large nonprofits with projects intended for Cook County are among the winners. Full Story
Cook County’s investment in fiber optics so far
The week of March 29, 2010, a community member wondered how much money the county has spent so far on pursuing fiber optic infrastructure. Here is County Auditor-Treasurer Braidy Powers’ answer: Full Story
Burning ban goes into effect April 5
“ Many small fires have already popped up due to the standing dead vegetation that is everywhere this time of year. Ron Stoffel, DNR wildfire suppression supervisor ”
Common sense tells northlanders to be extremely careful with fire because our forests are getting dry. However, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to make it very clear that fire danger, with the exception of far southeastern counties, is high. Open burning restrictions— burning of brush and yard debris— will go into effect at 8:00 a.m. Full Story
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