WTIP North Shore Community Radio will broadcast a special Minnesota House District 3A candidate forum Tuesday afternoon, October 21 at 2 p.m. Incumbent Representative David Dill (D) and challenger Eric Johnson (R) will be in the studio to answer questions from WTIP News Director Jay Andersen and Cook County News-Herald Editor Rhonda Silence. Listeners are welcome to participate by submitting […]
Write-in candidates for county offices must request vote count
It is far too late for a citizen to have his or her name printed on the 2014 General Election ballot. An individual may still run as a write-in candidate, however, for county offices there is an additional step. The policy for write-in candidates for county, state and federal offices changed in 2008. Election officials are no longer required to […]
Schroeder postpones decision on park plan
A lot of work has been done by the Schroeder Township Task Force over the last couple of years to create a design plan for the park adjacent to Father Baraga Cross on Lake Superior, said planning facilitator Greg Miron, who took over that task from Jim Norvell who has since moved from the area. Miron presented the final plan […]
Johnson and Anderson set school passing/reception records
Sometimes you win even when you lose. Such was the case for the Cook County Vikings when they faced off against the much larger (and appropriately named) Mesabi East Giants in the Vikings’ Homecoming game played at Lyle Anderson field on Friday, October 10, 2014. With seven kids on the sidelines not playing for a variety of reasons—three out due […]
Oshki Ogimaag students share Grandfather Teachings
The Grand Portage Community Center has always been a warm and welcoming place with the sign out front declaring— Gakina mamawi idimin, we gather here—but it has become even more so with the hanging of murals created by the children who took part in the 2014 Summer Youth Program. The beautiful and colorful canvasses—taller than most of the children who […]
Harvest Blues
The problem with gardening is harvesting. This is the negative thought crossing my mind as I trudge toward my garden to clear out pea pod vines and pull carrots. I know. I know. I should be thankful for good crops, not whiny. This year’s yield of peas and carrots is bountiful. It’s just that I’d rather be doing something else, […]
CCHS Band marches in Bayfield Apple Festival
On Sunday, October 5 the Cook County High School Band made its third appearance in the annual Bayfield Apple Festival parade in Bayfield, Wisconsin. The band first started travelling to Bayfield for this parade in 2011 when the parade celebrated its 50th anniversary. Why Bayfield, some of you may wonder? Director Kerri Bilben is a Bayfield High School graduate with […]
Frank Gillis Blues, Jazz & Boogie Show
Many years ago the old church building that now houses the Betsy Bowen Studio was the scene of some fabulous concerts with Frank Gillis and the Doc Evans Dixieland Band. Frank’s son Chris is reviving the tradition with two nights of performances that are a reunion of sorts for the talented musicians taking part. Chris Gillis invites everyone to the […]
Bluegrass Weekend features mandolin
Each year the North Shore Music Association sponsors a dynamic weekend for bluegrass musicians and fans at Lutsen Resort. Friday is check-in, registration, and jamming. Saturday is workshops, more jamming, and an evening concert by our featured group. And Sunday is… more jamming before check-out. It’s a pickin’ weekend in a relaxed setting—a wonderful opportunity to connect with your bluegrass […]
Celebrate Halloween at Birch Grove
Rhonda Silence Once again the Birch Grove Community School is hosting a day of Halloween fun for all ages. Everyone is invited to Birch Grove in Tofte on Sunday, October 26 from 2 – 4 p.m. There will be kids’ games, bingo, and an always popular cake walk. Bring your little ghosts and goblins for lunch and stay to decorate […]