Al Rudeck has been named president of ALLETE Clean Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ALLETE Inc. Rudeck will replace Eric Norberg, who retired July 1, 2016, after 38 years with ALLETE. “Eric leaves behind a legacy of innovation and creative entrepreneurship. Under his leadership, ALLETE Clean Energy has grown in scale, scope and reputation as a trusted partner who can […]
Cook County receives preliminary 2015 population and household estimates
Despite a recent minor baby boom, Cook County, apparently, has nearly achieved zero population growth. Cook County’s population was estimated at 5,219 in 2015, with the average household containing a shade over two people. On August 9, Cook County Commissioners received the preliminary 2015 population and household estimates that were prepared by the Minnesota State Demographic Center. The city of […]
Steele, Spoon victorious at Fisherman’s Picnic Trail Run
Shane Steele won the Fisherman’s Picnic 5-mile trail race in 30 minutes, 44 seconds, beating Grand Marais native Joey Chmelik by one minute 33 seconds. This was Steele’s third victory here on the rugged five-mile trail run. He also won in 2012 and 2013. On a beautiful Saturday, August 6, the 26-year-old Finland, Minnesota runner averaged 6 minutes, 8 seconds […]
Fairy Doors and Fantasylands
I strongly believe in fantasy and playtime. There is a great value in using your imagination. Now some of that has gone viral and you can use your phone to play fantasy games like Pokémon Go. I will admit I have played this game with my nephew and I thought it was fun. As we were outside playing this game […]
North Shore Rollers host Minnesota State Log Rolling Championships
Dominic Wilson led the North Shore Rollers with his first place finish in the boys’ U-13 bracket at the Minnesota State Log Rolling Championships held in Grand Marais on Saturday, August 6. Wilson defeated Dominick Magnone of Wauconda, Illinois three falls to none in a best of five falls match. Magnone was crowned boys’ U-13 World Champion last week in […]
Up next at the Playhouse
The Grand Marais Playhouse summer theater is in its final weekend with Arsenic and Old Lace playing Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and The Addams Family Saturday at 7 p.m. A huge thank you to the cast and crews of both shows. That was fun! Next at the Playhouse, Monroe Crossing returns to Grand Marais September […]
Elders ready for Rendezvous Days
The Grand Portage Elders will be operating three fundraising events during Rendezvous Days, August 12, 13 and 14. They will be running bingo in the Grand Portage Fire Hall Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Times will be 4 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. There are great prizes to be won such as gift certificates, casino packages […]
Lineup announced for ninth annual Radio Waves Music Festival
The lineup for WTIP’s ninth annual Radio Waves Music Festival has been announced. The family-friendly festival, held at Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Area and Campground Sept. 9-11, will feature three days of live music in a tented outdoor venue from a diverse mix of local and regional artists and bands. Festival goers can look forward to several […]
Community Calendar
Events at Drury Lane BooksSaturdays at 11 a.m., Muffin Man Story Hour with stories for young children. Saturday, August 13, 5 p.m.: Writer’s Salon with authors Michael McConnell and Jack Baker reading from their book, The Wedding Heard ‘Round the World: America’s First Gay Marriage. Thurs., August 18, 5:00 p.m., Full Moon Reading with Reed Schmidt. (55) 8/13bGet ready for […]
Fisherman’s Picnic 2016
Fish Toss Kids, 12 and under Seth Erickson and Gabe Erickson 55 feet Monroe Chumklang and Jewel Skrien 45 feet Ole Skrien and J. Kemppainen 40 feet Women, 13 and up Emily Jacobsen and Lily Gruber Schulz 53 feet Jewel Skrien and Cindy Skrien 49 feet Sam and Meg 40 feet Men, 13 and up Josh Piland and Aaron Kerr […]