Arvis Thompson appeared before the commissioners during the public comment period on Tuesday, April 8. She thanked them for using the public process to hire a new county administrator and asked them to use this process again on the second try.
Like many Americans, I believed prescription insurance was essential. So when my wife and I had to tighten our belts and drop our coverage, I braced for higher costs.
To the (Dis) Honorable Pete Stauber This is a letter from an angry constituent who is saying STOP, STOP, STOP, STOP this insanity from the current administration. You are a part of that administration and can attempt to reinstate some sanity if you can find just a shred of your spine, your morals, and your sense of right and wrong.
Staff report Cook County Schools is seeking community feedback regarding the possibility of a fall 2025 bond referendum to address the improvements that were in… Login to continue reading Login…
Understanding Your Hospital Bill: We’re Here to Help By Nicole Siegner, Interim Chief Financial Officer We know that a hospital visit can be stressful, and… Login to continue reading Login…
Life in Christ Lutheran Church is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its new church building on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at… Login to continue reading Login…
The letters from Cook County originally delivered to Rep Pete Stauber's office on March 6 are now confirmed as received! (For the origin story of their original delivery see the March 22 issue of the News Herald.) The first confirmation came via the DC area resident and cousin of this writer with whom I had left the letters who wrote: '...(my husband) and I spoke with several congressional staff members who are friends of ours to advise us on the best path forward. Indeed, due to the continued anthrax security measures, their best advice was to have the letters delivered through the internal mail service at the Capital, as there is a post office within the offices, so I'm happy to report they're safely with his staff.'
Brian Larsen County board April 8 meeting Mike Keyport, Emergency Management Director, brought forth a request from Lutsen Township to establish the Lutsen Town Hall… Login to continue reading Login…
Brian Larsen Grand Marais Public Library Director Amanda St. John pleasantly surprised the Library Board with the news that the library had received an unexpected… Login to continue reading Login…