After the Civil War 2 – “Little Billy Gronseth from Morgan Park” September 18, 2013 That’s how Superintendent Gronseth described himself to me when he introduced himself to me after the last School Board meeting. He was puzzled and… Continue Reading
The limits of Cunning July 13, 2018 The THIRD damning story of the Summer about ISD 709 showed up this morning. Its not a surprise to me but Jana Hollingsworth does… Continue Reading
Our little thing – 1 November 19, 2017 A quick search on Wikipedia tells me that “little” is not originally part of the Sicilian Mafia’s term for itself, “our thing” or “Cosa… Continue Reading
Three days before the election! September 8, 2017 Like I said in an earlier post. The Trib’s new motto could be “fair and balanced.” Reader’s View: School Board election about moving forward… Continue Reading
The Mother of all ISD 709 Issues… September 29, 2014 …was handled scrupulously and extensively by the Tribune on Sunday. I’m going to pull out many paragraphs and insert my own thoughts. In 2009,… Continue Reading
recrimination = finger pointing February 15, 2012 Whoopsie Daisy! Our richest and poorest elementary schools might might face construction delays. Its all IV Foster’s fault. The people in charge of the… Continue Reading
Shortcuts January 26, 2012 That’s how to describe the Duluth School Board’s modus operandi as demonstrated once again by this story and this editorial: The opportunity seemed clear:… Continue Reading
Pulling the cork out January 11, 2012 “There is an error”when you try to reach the story in the Nadir about community leaders encouraging the School District to be honest with… Continue Reading
Panic Attack December 26, 2011 I’ve had a couple people send me emails asking me what the heck is happening in the Duluth Schools relative to Dr. Foster’s being… Continue Reading