News and Issues

Got a basement? Check for radon!

Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers and not uncommon in Minnesota. Two homes in our area have tested quite high for radon. The tests are easy and expensive. Find out more on the Mn Health Department website, including how to obtain tests.

Cloquet Valley Internet Initiative (CVII)

CVII is a multi-township effort to improve the options residents have for high-speed internet service. Representatives from area townships have been meeting to make sure that we not are left out of the planning for high speed Internet access that is going on in Lake County and other nearby areas.

If you have not completed the online survey regarding internet service, please do so by going to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VZ2P8JQ

Read more about efforts to bring improved internet service to our area.

Invasive Species and proposed DNR public access

The DNR conducted a biological survey/invasive species general inspection on Big Pequaywan Sept. 11. No invasive plants or animals were present in the samples taken. This confirms our opposition to the DNR-planned public boat launch on the Big Lake. The DNR has yet to answer the question... why do they want to expose a now-clean lake to certain introduction of invasive species through a boat launch?

Read the entire report (PDF)

For more information on invasives, go to Stop the Spread

Copper Mining

For information on proposed copper mining in our area , including maps of proposed areas to be explored, go to http://www.friendscvsf.org/