News
New Book LOCAL AUTHOR
There is new book out titled “Life Over Easy” written by local author Leo Wilenius. Leo is a contributor to the Cook News-Herald and had this to say about his book. “ Life Over Easy is a collection of short stories as were my two books prior. The stories are centered in the Northland with chapters on the outdoors, people, childhood, life events, commentaries and thoughts from all over. I try to make it a fun read.”
Summer volunteers needed to feed local children
Volunteers are needed region-wide in order for United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s free summer lunch program, Meet Up and Chow Down, to once again provide free summer lunches to all children ages 1-18 as planned starting June 9.
BUYCK AREA NEWS
Well, I have to say that Mother Nature is playing games with us giving us high 80s and 90s, then a little muchneeded rain. We still need more, but the temps wet from hot to cold, including 30s and snow showers on Sunday. This is really becoming a little bit too much with temperatures from 90s to the 30s. Monday it was in the low 50s, but that wind was not helping. It felt like it was in the low 40s with that wind. They say the same thing for tomorrow: the wind will be back at it and we are back in the fire danger. We just can't catch a break.
Residents of Unorganized Township 63-17 vote to incorporate
Ballots have been counted and residents of Unorganized Township 63-17 have voted to incorporate into St. Louis County's newest township. Unorganized Township 63-17 is located in northern St. Louis County between Beatty and Greenwood townships.
High voltage safety training held at Buyck Fire Hall
Lake Country Power conducted a “High Voltage Safety Training” session at the Buyck Fire Hall on Monday, May 5. The training was to bring awareness to the dangers related and the precautions needed when dealing with electrical supply lines and meters surrounding residential and business locations.
Cabin fire in Greenwood Township
On May 8 at 3:08 p.m., the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to the 4500 Block of Serenity Point Road in Greenwood Township, due to a reported structure fire. While emergency services were responding, it was learned that the structure was fully engulfed and spreading to the nearby woods.
Orr City Council raises water rates by 5 percent
Orr’s City Council began their May 12 meeting with old business. Tabled from April was the suggestion of raising water rates by 5 percent for three consecutive years. Councilor John Jirik had asked for rates from other Northland communities for comparison, and Administrator Angela Fabish accommodated with nine. The issue became not whether to raise rates, but whether to three times. At Jirik’s suggestion, the council agreed to a one-year 5 percent raise and revisit the issue at that time.
Public invited to panel discussion about Social Security
“Social Security Affects Us All: What’s at Risk?” is the topic of a panel discussion to be held Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m., at the Cook Community Center, 510 Gopher Drive in Cook.
