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Cities to air fears over school plan
The mayors of Cook, Tower, and Orr, along with a host of other local elected officials, will be hosting a public meeting at the Cook School this Wednesday, Feb.
"Up north" isn't there just for your pleasure
Mining plan allows both economic and environmental stewardship. In a recent commentary , Betsy Daub of Friends of the Boundary Waters suggested that the movie "Avatar" was being played out in the narrative of new mining operations proposed for northeastern Minnesota.
Construction timetable outlined
School board members discussed a timetable for construction and met with key managers for District 2142a s restructuring during a study session last week.
Statewide it was the coldest January since 1994. Babbitt was the minimalist, with minus-48 on Jan.
PolyMet mine plan meeting draws huge crowd, despite cold
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Business North - The Daily Briefing - Business Newspaper Online PolyMet mine plan meeting draws huge crowd, despite cold 12/10/2009 by Beth Bily Bitter cold didn't keep them away at Mesabi East High School last night.
Like any meeting involving PolyMet, hundreds of people from around the Northland attended.
Hill Biomass purchases Ainsworth plant a
Hill Biomass, Inc., of Cook, has purchased the remaining assets of the former Ainsworth OSB plant, south of Cook.
If you read the letters from the Vote Yes committee you see how anyone with a no vote is attacked.
Why we can't ignore ISD 2142's salary a
Our report this week on ISD 2142a TMs teachersa TM contract, and how it went from a fairly typical salary schedule to one of the highest-paying in the state in just four years, was as much as shock to me as Ia TMm sure it will be to readers.
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that it is making financial contributions to food banks near its operating locations totaling $20,000 from its corporate Foundation.
Elementary students performed two patriotic songs, there was a performance by the high school band and choir, American Legion member Val Ferrian gave remarks, and winners of the schoolwide essay contest read their essays.
Iron Range Towns Discuss Education Options
Leaders from five Iron Range communities heard from residents and each other about the fate of their schools.
On Wednesday November 4th at 6pm area residents are invited to attend a meeting at the Tower Civic Center.
Community members from Tower, Ely, Cook, Orr and Babbitt plan to gather next week to discuss other options - including the creation of a new school district - to ensure a quality education for students.
Iron Range copper mine project inches ahead
Minnesota's first copper mine took a step forward Wednesday as state officials released a 1,500-page environmental impact study for the Iron Range proposal.
11. The Eagles took an early lead and cruised to a 25-8 victory. The Eagles play at home again on Friday, Sept.
More than two dozen classic and antique boats were on display at the annual Lake Vermilion Boat Show on Sunday, Sept.