Lester Golf Course is one of the City run courses in our fair city. It has been losing money for years, but it does provide a nice place for taxpayers to golf. Recently Mayor Larson announced that the course will be closed due to necessary budget cuts due to Covid-19. Her decision seems reasonable, yet…
Hermantown: How Do You Grow?
Hermantown is the only small town/city in Saint Louis County to grow not only in population but also commercially. What’s special about this little town? It does not have the beautiful lake views like it’s bigger neighbor Duluth. Although, those views are only a short drive away. As a matter of fact, if you aren’t…
When Global isn’t Good
The global economy has created wealth for a lot of people. Because of this, countries that once had extreme poverty, now have better living conditions. Military strategists and political experts explained that these better conditions would eliminate war. Much like crime and addiction numbers decrease in a good economy. It’s hard to argue with their…
Deemed Non-Essential
So, what exactly is a nonessential medical treatment? Joint replacement procedures or even C-section delivery seem essential but are not. That’s a bit concerning to think about. Who makes these decisions? Many doctors seem to be saying they can be done safely. It’s pretty sad to see so many nurses and other “Non-Essential” people being…
More Taxes… Bad Timing.
Saint Louis County increased commercial property taxes drastically at an unfortunate time for many business owners in the region. The increases follow a residential property tax in the last year that left homeowners hurting financially, many were concerned about elderly neighbors and younger folks just starting out and living on fixed incomes. The businesses that…
Time to Face Fears
One of the symptoms that goes unnoticed, and remains undiscussed during this COVID-19 pandemic is fear. If our ancestors did not recognize threats with fear you or I would not be here. Most of us have heard of the term “Fight or Flight Response.” There is, of course, another biological occurrence when we experience fear;…