Let me eat a little crow – twice March 18, 2014 At last week’s Education meeting, which was a short two hours long because we had to end at 6pm because townships were holding elections,we… Continue Reading
ISD 709 should be scared s***less September 11, 2013 This story will probably appear in tomorrow’s paper. I thought it might be a few years off. The District will be crippled if it… Continue Reading
Not on the list February 12, 2013 A while back I noted that Dr. Dixon’s new District was scheduled to hold interviews for a full time Superitendent. I wondered then if… Continue Reading
A meditation Pt 11 (at last) December 12, 2012 Keith Dixon only lied to me face to face on one occasion. He was so convincing I thought he must be telling the truth… Continue Reading
A meditation Pt 10 November 27, 2012 Calling any public figure a “liar” is pretty audacious unless you are Republican Congressman Joe Wilson calling President Obama a liar during the State… Continue Reading
Thugs for Better Schools IV October 27, 2011 I have yet to proof read this. I may come back and polish it up later so be forewarned. This is a story about… Continue Reading
What happened to the Duluth Academy? September 7, 2011 A reader with a long memory sent me this old post of mine pooh poohing the dramatic announcement of the City and School District… Continue Reading
The tears are welling up in my eyes August 18, 2011 New Centennial school chief: ‘Let’s get back to key processes’ ‘We’re not just keeping the doors open’ By Nicholas Backus Staff Writer Published: Tuesday,… Continue Reading
Someone who gets it July 15, 2011 I see that Loren Martell has written a letter-to-the editor which pretty well nails down the problems faced by the Duluth Schools. Its worth… Continue Reading
A “perennial candidate” comments April 30, 2011 Our perennial newspaper printed my column submitted a couple weeks ago with not too many alterations: Mostly they edited out Gary Westorff’s name repeatedly… Continue Reading
G’day February 26, 2011 While packing I’ve been busy watching: Wisconsin – Even extremists who hide their intentions to get elected may have a concern that is worthy… Continue Reading
a treasure trove of BS January 19, 2011 While looking up recent DNT coverage of the School District I also read this snippet I’d missed earlier in this editorial: Improved communications were… Continue Reading
The “Go to” guy again November 17, 2010 WDIO TV called as I was putting on the finishing touches to the big blog entry of the day. I invited them over to… Continue Reading
Thank you, thank you, thank you November 17, 2010 I paid no attention to tonight’s school board meeting as my wife and I had been invited out to dine with old friends. We… Continue Reading
Fairbault passed an operational levy November 3, 2010 I just heard a short list read on MPR of Minnesota school districts that had passed operational levies. Faribault was one of them. Dr…. Continue Reading
Take the money and run July 21, 2010 As I sit in my sun room with a nice breeze blowing at my back I’m recalling the grim school board meeting we endured… Continue Reading
My poor baaack! June 8, 2010 After building particularly big snow sculptures I’ll have a very sore back. Twelve hours of sitting on my tush, half of this in too… Continue Reading
Stuff in the Trib today June 2, 2010 Rather than separate posts I’ll just make quick comments on several of the stories in today’s Trib. I made the front page headlines and… Continue Reading
Four days! May 19, 2010 Dr. Dixon has already offered a four day week to deal with the dysfunctional state of affairs he has brought upon Duluth. The Board… Continue Reading
Joe Hill – as live as you or me March 20, 2010 My last post short changed Joe Hill. Joe has been the nice guy I described. I had heard from others that he was also… Continue Reading