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Guest Commentary: More advice for state leaders

This is the second of two pieces from Jim Miller on the hazards facing cities in Minnesota in the form of deficits and drastic budget cuts and how the state can help these struggling communities.

By Jim Miller, Executive director, League of Minnesota Cities , December 09, 2010

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Guest Commentary: Advice for new state leaders

When the new governor and legislature take office next month, their collective energy and attention will be directed to how to solve yet another state budget deficit, most likely several times larger than the $1 billion deficit that proved so difficult to resolve in the last session.

By Jim Miller, Executive director, League of Minnesota Cities , December 02, 2010

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Guest Commentary: Much remains on tailings study

On the surface, the use of taconite tailings for highway and construction projects appears to be a straightforward application. Beneath the surface, the application is not that simple.

By LeRoger Lind President, Save Lake Superior Association, Two Harbors , September 23, 2010

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Guest commentary: You live here; now give here

Live here. Give here. It sounds so simple. And in our community, it is this mentality that has created a permanent resource to address the changing and emerging needs of this community.

By Barbara Hamilton, Chairwoman, Two Harbors Area Fund Advisory Committee , September 16, 2010

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Guest Commentary: Four-day is a golden chance

Change is difficult. When something has been done a certain way year after year, decade after decade, a recognizable pattern is created. People become accustomed to and comfortable with that pattern, and when it suddenly changes it can cause confusion, stress, and, occasionally, even anger.

By Rich Sill, French River , August 26, 2010

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Guest commentary: School change is evident all over

Guest commentary: School change is evident all over Have public schools really changed, or are they run just like they were 50 years ago as charged by some critics? There is some element of truth in both perspectives.

By Shari Prest, ARK Associates , August 19, 2010

Guest Commentary: County issues make her run

I am a candidate for the District 4 seat on the Lake County Board of Commissioners.

By Judy Olson , July 01, 2010

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Guest Commentary: State denial was right decision

Education Commissioner Alice Seagren rejected a proposal by Lake Superior School District last week for approval to implement a four-day week.

By Mark Broin, www.vote381.com , June 17, 2010

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Guest Commentary: Diligence made on 4-day idea

The incomplete submission for permission to apply a four-day school in the coming year, as described in the Minnesota Department of Education’s letter, appears to have resulted from an oversight or faulty interpretation by the district.

By Leo Babeu, Lake Superior School District Board chariman , June 17, 2010

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Guest Commentary: It’s ‘goodbye’ as we move on

Giving a graduation speech isn’t easy. I have to stand in front of an audience of both complete strangers and my closest friends and try to say something meaningful, as well as make them laugh occasionally, or at least keep them from falling asleep.

By Sonja Peterson, Two Harbors Class of 2010 , June 03, 2010

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Guest Commentary: Bergman wants another county term

I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as Fourth District Lake County Commissioner.

By Paul Bergman, Two Harbors , May 27, 2010

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Guest Commentary: Plan will be fought

Shortly after the overwhelming results of the recent Lake Superior School District 381 referendum vote were official, the school board met to choose an alternate course of action.

By Mark Broin, Larsmont , May 27, 2010

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Guest Commentary: Let the students have their input

We have voted, and once again expressed our dismay with how our district is managed financially. So now it is time to have some input, which, apparently, those in charge have finally said they would like to hear.

By Kevin Downey, Two Harbors , May 27, 2010

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Guest Commentary: The reason it’s come to this

When Lake Superior school board members approved the move to a four-day school week next fall, they joined a small but growing trend among Minnesota school districts.

By John Fitzgerald , May 27, 2010

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Guest Commentary: 4-day benefits worth the try

At the May 19 regular School Board meeting, the school board gave final approval to the four-day school week for the 2010-11 school year.

By Phil Minkkinen, Lake Superior School District Superintendent , May 27, 2010

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