Grand Marais Water/ Wastewater Superintendent Tom Nelson presented a timeline to the Public Utilities Commission PUC) in which the wastewater treatment plant will achieve compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) new mercury requirements by the spring of 2020. Nelson addressed the commission at its Feb. 17 meeting. The timeline, said Nelson, must be submitted to the MPCA by […]
WTIP wins Associated Press broadcasting awards
WTIP North Shore Community Radio has received 11 awards in its media category in the 2015 Minnesota Associated Press Broadcasters news contest. WTIP Station Manager Debbie Benedict said the awards showcase another year of high-quality production at the Grand Marais-based station. “These awards showcase our continued effort to produce diverse content in news, music and features for our listeners along […]
Marketing grant awards recipients named
The Grand Marais Area Tourism Association (GMATA) together with Visit Cook County met on March 18 and reviewed 19 applications requesting funds from their Local Event Marketing Grant program. The allocated budget for the program was $13,000 and there were requests totaling over $22,000. In order to prioritize and disperse the funds fairly, GMATA president Dave Tersteeg developed a ranking […]
Cookie jars and Grandma
On a recent phone call my daughter mentioned that her children didn’t know what a cookie jar was until she brought hers out from storage. “What’s that?” They asked, pointing at this strange thing sitting on the kitchen counter. I almost dropped my teeth. My grandchildren have never seen a cookie jar? Shame on me. I have broken one of […]
Learn about Minnesota passengers on the RMS Titanic
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Christopher Welter—Minnesota/RMS Titanic Connections, a free program being offered at the following dates and locations: Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m., Two Harbors Public Library; Friday, April 8, 1:00 p.m., Silver Bay Public Library; Friday, April 8, 6:00 p.m., Grand Marais Public Library. Leading up to the April 15, 1912 anniversary of the […]
Hovland Community Club to be revived
Following up on a well-attended community meeting on March 18, community members are gathering once again to talk about the history of the Hovland area. One of the few things on which there seemed to be consensus at that March meeting was that the Hovland Community Club should be restarted. A potluck and meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, April […]
Ragtime Concert in Duluth
Lake Superior Ragtime Society presents the April in Duluth Ragtime Concert. Come enjoy performances of this lively, toe-tapping music. The concert will take place on Sunday, April 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the First Covenant Church on 2101 West 2nd Street, Duluth, MN. Call 218-724-7696 or 715- 394-4319 for more information.
Local Energy Thursdays at North House Folk School
April is Earth Month! The Cook County Local Energy Project presents Local Energy Thursdays at North House Folk School. Each event is free and takes place 7-9 p.m. April 7 is Seal it up! A Home Energy Efficiency Pep Talk with builder and energy auditor Mike Senty. Watch an energy efficient house be built from the ground up. Win a […]
Community Calendar
Upcoming Events & Courses at North House Folk School Upcoming Events: Volunteer & Service Learning Weekend, April 22-24. Upcoming Courses: Butchery Basics, April 16-17; Build Your Own Yurt, April 28-May 1; Green Wisdom for Spring, May 7-8; Intro to Sprouted Grain Flours, May 8. Apple Pruning in Trellised Orchards Workshop Thursday, April 14 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the […]