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Respected band teacher inspires kids
After attending the Cook County Schools band concert on May 19, I just had to make a public statement of gratitude to a wonderful teacher. Bill Tormondsen has been teaching kids for decades. Full Story
No lights, just repainted trafficlanes
I enjoyed Rhonda Silence’s Unorganized Territory
last week about streetlights at various intersections. I was the one who started the discussion. I talked to the county highway department about the intersection at County Road 7 and Highway 61. Full Story
Elect a governor who wants to be governor
Like most of you I’ve spent the last few weeks enjoying the early spring, getting our garden in and finally catching fish on the opener. But while I was at home this year, our Minnesota Legislature was down in Saint Paul fighting for us. Thecharge was led by Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher. Full Story
Got it? Give it
Geri Jensen’s recent letter to the editor suggested our taxes be increased to help schools educate all students. She emphasized the values of educating the students who do not choose college, but do the very necessary building, repairing and up-keep of our ever more technological society. Full Story
Mauer and Dorr both hit homeruns
Joe Mauer continues to be one of the leading hitters in major league baseball, combining an outstanding batting average with timely homeruns and RBI’s. In like manner, Cook County
News-Herald
columnist Mitch Dorr continues to combine an outstanding batting average of excellent column with timely "homerun" pieces that belong in the win column. Full Story
Observe Memorial Day because freedom isn’t free
Recently, I attended the VFW Post 137 (Veterans of Foreign Wars) renaming dedication ceremony for my Post in Duluth. Two Posts, Dupre-Alexander VFW 137 and Fox-Sutherland VFW Post 6320, were combining. The newly named Post is now the McConnell-Modeen VFW Post 137. Full Story
Faith in God puts mind at ease
In response to Lou Jenson’s May 22 letter: Full Story
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