The Minnesota Department of Natural Resourcesâ Roundtable â an annual gathering of conservation partners to discuss fisheries, wildlife, and ecological and water resource topics and encourage partnership â will again include a no-cost, open registration opportunity.
» Corrections/Clarifications to the 12.6 County Commissioners November 28 meeting highlights article: The article stated: (previous County Administrator) Joerke and several department heads were classified at 260, the top pay scale grade. Correction: Joerke was the only employee classified at 260. No other department heads are at 260. Most fall at 240 or 250. This is correctly stated later in the article. The article stated: Commissioner Stacey Johnson had some concerns about the pay grades after meeting with DDA the day before the county board meeting. Clarification: This was brought to the Commissioners at the November 19th Committee of the Whole meeting. Johnson says, 'we just learned about this last week', but is referring to the one-on-one interviews with Patrick Melvin from DDA. This can be misconstrued as just learning about the pay grade concerns the day before. The article stated: Human Resource Director Alison Plummer said former County Administrator Jeff Cadwell didn't create the Keystone system. She noted that any system could be better, but she thought it was fair, and it would be a burden to start over again. Plummer also stated: 'All systems have pros and cons. We are used to using the system and do not think it is flawed. Any system could be better but it's not a horrible system.'
Printha Ellen Moe (Hargis) age 77, passed away suddenly and without warning on the evening of Friday, November 29, 2024. Printha loved the outdoors, gardening, and spending time laughing and playing games with friends and family. So many memories were made at the family cabin in Longlac, Ontario, which was built where she met her loving husband. She was an amazing baker and cook, and kept friends and family in coffee, sweets, and meals every chance she had. Her laugh was well-known across Cook County and beyond, and she was always gracious and willing to help those who needed it.
Leland B James (Jesse), 81, of Grand Portage passed away December 6th, 2024 in the North Shore Health Hospital with his wife by his side.
Gregory Harold Tofte, 72, of Tofte, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer on November 28, 2024.
BRIAN LARSEN
Paddle and Portage media is excited to announce it has been chosen as the official media partner for Canoecopia 2025.
Saturday, December 7, was a vibrant day in Cook County, with events like the Dark Sky Festival and many assorted events spread from Schroeder to Grand Portage. One of those offerings was the Holiday Market, a festive gathering featuring 17 local artisans at the Hub in downtown Grand Marais from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Below are some pictures from the Holiday Market. Staff photos by Brian Larsen.
Roger Livdahl (90), Child of God, husband, father, grandfather, and amateur harmonica player, passed away peacefully 11/27/24. Born to William and Ruth Livdahl he joined siblings; Amy, Buddy, Evonne, Eva, Jim, and later, Gerry on their farm in Rustad, MN.
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