Monday, April 20, 2009

Herald-Review - Daily Updates

Wellness Court: Do statistics show it working?
Itasca County Sheriff Pat Medure, part of the Itasca County District Court Wellness Court team, admits he was not completely on board when the concept of a court program to intensely supervise felony non-violent drug offenders was presented.

Legislation could exempt leased lands from property taxes
If you lease land in Itasca County, you may soon get a reprieve from paying property taxes on that property if proposed legislation is enacted. Sounds good? If you are one of the approximately 100 leasees that this could affect, you may want to contact Senator Tom Saxhaug (DFL-Grand Rapids), author of this proposed legislation, to give him your support. But, dont think the county will help in your cause. The county has no position in the matter.

Cohasset clarifies animal licensing requirements
Cohasset animal lovers will have an amnesty period from now until May 29 to obtain licenses for their cats and dogs, and only two animals may be owned by city residents living on residentially-zoned property.

Greenway makes some major cuts
To cut costs and do what they believe is best for students, Greenway School Board members are decidedly working toward more collaborations with the Nashwauk-Keewatin School District.

Eveleth teen's disappearance triggers push for legislation
ST. PAUL Ten days after their sons disappearance, Dan Zamlens parents testified at the State Capitol in favor of a bill that would create new guidelines for missing persons investigations.

$3 billion measure holds 40 Range projects
ST. PAUL An almost $3 billion omnibus bill in the state House would fund higher education and job programs statewide, as well as bankroll 40 infrastructure projects on the Iron Range.

Good sports: Grand Rapids Native Language Quiz Bowl team wins Good Sportsmanship Trophy at regional competition
The Grand Rapids Area School District Native Language Quiz Bowl Team was awarded the Good Sportsmanship Trophy at a competition sponsored by the Itasca Area Schools Cooperative/Itasca Community College, held March 13. Cass Lake placed first, Circle of Life second, and Greenway third. Thirteen teams participated in the competition, which was held on the ICC campus. This year's event included higher ed financial aid application training. Pictured, from left, are Patty Erven, coach, Brian Watson, Kay Kirt, advisor, Breanna Warrington, Kristina Isham, Dylan Annette and DJ Foust.

Coins come full circle
Hoping to downsize possessions and responsibilities, Larry and Janet Reed (Itasca Class of 1954) Eichman discussed what to do with a family coin collection, stored by them at their home in Jamestown N.D. for many years.

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