Public Affairs
Local telephone service disrupted again Tuesday morning
-Local telephone service was disrupted this morning for about an hour around 8:30 a.m.
Largest Duluth union considers strike
Jay Andersen-Members of The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 66 in Duluth may decide to authorize a strike if the union votes to reject an offer from the city today.
“Safe Mines” bill introduced in Minnesota legislature
Carah Thomas-A bill to strengthen Minnesota mining laws was recently introduced in the state legislature.
Living on the Edge: Part 11
Carah Thomas-One way communities often try and grow their local economy is through business development. It was in this spirit that the county and city first started talking about developing a business park.
County may lose all local government aid
Jay Andersen-Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is proposing drastic cuts in the state’s budget, not the least of which is aid to local governments.
MPCA study finds chemical pollution in remote Minnesota lakes
Carah Thomas-In the last decade, studies have revealed that endocrine disrupting chemicals, or EDC’s, are present in virtually every watershed in the United States. There is growing concern that eve
New study ranks Lake County as “unhealthiest” but with a bright future
Jay Andersen-A new report reveals how counties across America stack up when it comes to health. The news is not good for Cook County’s neighbor to the west.
County Highway Engineer resigns
-Cook County Highway Engineer Sharon “Shae” Kosmalski has resigned her position effective no later than Sept. 30 of this year. The resignation became effective Feb.
Rep. Dill to face kidney transplant surgery
-Rep. David Dill, the District 6A DFLer who represents Cook County, among others, is getting ready for a kidney transplant.
Governor proposes large cuts in local government aid
-Gov. Tim Pawlenty released plans Monday to close a $1.2 billion state budget deficit, relying on hoped-for federal funding and further cuts to healthcare and welfare programs.
