The Loeffler-Kemps’ political fingerprints September 21, 2015 I’ve mentioned the Loeffler-Kemps political activities rather often of late. I can’t help but wonder if daughter, Rachel, who was one of only three… Continue Reading
A rare comment from me about ISD 709 in the age of Coronovirus April 20, 2020 https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/education/5382179-Duluth-Public-Schools-face-large-deficit-for-2020-2021-school-year I don’t begrudge the Duluth News Tribune putting up a demand for a subscription to access their stories but I miss the days… Continue Reading
Rosie had to clean out her Mother’s House September 10, 2019 For a second night in a row I went to Old Central and the School Board room to listen in on the standing committees…. Continue Reading
Buildings are crumbling all around us September 10, 2019 As I headed to Old Central and the school board meeting to talk about how to replace member Gorham I found myself in the… Continue Reading
A rule you ignore at your peril August 30, 2019 Its one thing for the boss to blindside his subordinates like President Trump does with every tweet. Its quite another for a subordinate to… Continue Reading
I am feeling a little peevish… August 2, 2019 … about the Teacher’s Union right now. Let me tell you why. Its not because after an extensive several hour grilling they didn’t endorse… Continue Reading
Teaser for my next Reader Column June 13, 2019 My artistry is modest but I had some fun today. I always like to find a fun picture to go with my text and… Continue Reading
A Win for Equity in Duluth January 24, 2018 The Duluth School Board is off to a strong start. Last night the new board swept aside Supt. Gronseth’s and David Kirby’s and Rosie… Continue Reading
Minnesota School Boards in Concert December 5, 2017 I just snapped this picture of all my monthly school board books (meeting agendas and accompanying documents) from 2014 through 2017. As you can… Continue Reading
The Esko Girl was missing November 29, 2017 There was one noteworthy absence from yesterday’s special School Board meeting to give the Western School Equity group a public hearing – the newly… Continue Reading
End of the Campaign odds’n ends November 18, 2017 I’m not yet ready to start my new life free from the School Board. The final step will be to put all the campaign… Continue Reading
The 2017 election’s good news a post mortem and a caution or two November 14, 2017 A week ago I wanted to begin a post by writing that my defeat for School Board was a small price to pay for… Continue Reading
Eternal Vigilance November 8, 2017 I have had a night to sleep on the final words of my last post: “I have no plans to comment on the Duluth… Continue Reading
“Dear Fellow Sufferers” November 5, 2017 The paper version of the DNT today ended its extensive letters to the editor with an unintentionally funny critique of me from a Mr…. Continue Reading
The blame game October 25, 2017 The public is about to get two really grim reports about the finances of the Duluth Schools in coming days. I’ll give my eight… Continue Reading
The Trib – today October 23, 2017 Time for me to door knock again but first a nod to the Trib. Art was treated fairly in the Front page story about… Continue Reading
Does reporting the words and deeds of an elected official constitute “sexism” if the official is a female … October 20, 2017 … and the reporter is a male? Or, vice versa? Last night Rosie Loeffler-Kemp and I attended the Chamber of Commerce’s Pat ourselves on… Continue Reading
Ho Hum October 18, 2017 The Tribune’s editors continue in their dreary analysis and endorsements. Rosie Loeffler-Kemp who was a major reason for the ugliness that cost me an… Continue Reading
I do not envy Congressman Nolan October 17, 2017 This news story surprised me today. Annie Harala who is stepping down from the School Board; it has been rumored for health considerations; has… Continue Reading
A tale of two reporters October 14, 2017 Today’s Trib story about the School Board candidates speaking at the Chamber of Commerce Forum was covered by two reporters. Normally Jana Hollingsworth covers… Continue Reading
