Letters
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Mine supporters overlooking things
  My letter pointing out problems with a mining economy generated some spirited criticism including a flat out denial that Lake Vermilion is being polluted by a tailing pond.  Minntac has … more
2/5/12
Rep. Rukavina responds to critics of mining
Thanks for publishing my letter a few weeks ago. It seems I’ve ruffled a few feathers so I’m compelled to respond to my outraged critics. First, Bob Tammen’s response was so far off the wall … more
2/5/12
Mining doesn’t generate tourism
Tom Rukavina used to be a populist voice for the good folks of the Range, who are too good to be disappointed generation after generation by morally and financially bankrupt multinational mining … more
1/18/12 | 2 comments
Kudos for the e-edition
Good job on the new E-edition.  The layout is easy to read and the additional information about Cook and Tower is a nice bonus.  Keep up the good work and continue to include those excellent nature … more
1/18/12
Your editorial forgot one thing
Great editorial “A Time for Resolutions” but you forgot one thing .... to purchase items that are Made in U.S.A.! Pamela Zurvalec Orr, Minn. more
1/18/12
Rukavina describes the usual fallout in a mining economy
Rep. Tom Rukavina’s counterpoint in the Jan. 7, 2012, Timberjay was a fairly good example of what a mining economy usually produces.  Withering communities squabbling over inadequate revenues and … more
1/13/12
Hillman’s column was on the mark
Kudos to Mike Hillman for his succinct and powerful comparison of iron mining and sulfide mining. They are indeed radically different propositions. For a Twin Metals representative to liken the pH … more
1/6/12
I support restoring homestead credit
Last month homeowners, farmers, renters and small businesses across Minnesota received their Truth-in-Taxation statements in the mail that detailed their expected property taxes for next … more
12/20/11 | 5 comments
Santa is real, and miracles do happen
Yes, Tower- Soudan Elementary, there is a Santa Claus and miracles do happen! Our school has gone through a period of transition that forced families to make difficult decisions. In an effort to … more
12/20/11
Accurate pool expense figures are important
The Cook pool has been a wonderful asset to our community.  As noted in your article, in 2008, a local group called Save our Swim, stepped up to help fund the pool.  The group met with the … more
12/20/11 | 1 comment