The Cook County Chamber Board of Directors strongly supports the two November ballot questions put forward by ISD 166, Executive Director Jim Boyd has announced. One ballot question seeks voter approval for a $6.5 million bond issue that would be used for building repairs and improvements. The other ballot question seeks an additional operating levy that would raise $800 per […]
SMMPA representatives talk solar, coal and rates with Grand Marais PUC
Two Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) officials Chris Schoenherr, director of agency and government relations, and Executive Director and CEO Dave Geschwind, appeared before the Grand Marais Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on August 17 to discuss four topics: the potential for community solar programs; rate structure changes; an amendment to the SMMPA agency agreement; and climate change/carbon fee and […]
Barb Backlund appointed to Grand Marais Park Board
Barb Backlund was appointed by the Grand Marais City Council to fill the term vacated by Grand Marais Recreation Park Board member Reid Dusheck who moved out of the city limits earlier this summer, thereby forfeiting his seat. Backlund attended her first meeting on Tuesday, September 6, joining Jennifer Stoltz, Kaye Tavernier, Dave Mills and Sally Berg on the board. […]
North Shore Storm second in girls’ and boys’ cross country race
Jake Paron ran away from the boys’ varsity field at the North Shore Challenge held September 1 on the Pincushion Mountain trail system leading the boys’ North Shore Storm team to a second place finish in the eight-team field. The places of the top five runners from each team are added up to determine the team’s finish. Paron, a junior […]
Back-to-School
It is that time of year when the excitement of back to school is in the air. I remember the feeling so well. I would babysit all summer to make money for new school clothes. One day trip to Duluth would usually eat up every dime. I loved bringing the clothes home and laying out possible outfits for the first […]
1010 Interiors celebrates 25 years
LeeAnn Zunker of 1010 Interiors has a lot to celebrate. She turned her home decorating habit into a very successful career creating beautiful homes on the North Shore. Working as a hairstylist, Zunker discovered her love for interior design when she bought her first home. She found her calling and went back to school, eventually earning a two-year degree in […]
September brings music festivals
Two annual music events will once again “rock” the North Shore this month. WTIP’s Radio Waves Music Festival will take place Sept. 9-11 at the Grand Marais Rec Park. In addition to lots of music, the outdoor venue will feature food, children’s activities, and camping. For scheduled play times and a list of the performers, contact WTIP North Shore Community […]
Crossing Borders celebrates 20th anniversary
If you love the fall color, the North Shore of Lake Superior and beautiful art, mark your calendar for the fall art tour – the 20th anniversary of the Crossing Borders Studio Tour will be held Sept. 23 through Oct. 2. The tour takes you into six art studios along Lake Superior. Originally crossing the Canadian border, the tour now […]
Acclaimed musician Ann Reed to perform at ACA Sept. 24
Beloved Minnesota singer/songwriter Ann Reed will perform at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Reed is one of the few female guitarists who primarily play the 12-string guitar. Reed, a lifelong Minnesotan, began teaching herself to play at age 12 and has been a performer for her entire adult life. Growing up, she was influenced […]
Rally for the Cure to be held at Superior National
Once again Superior National at Lutsen golf course will be awash in pink when the ladies take to the links to participate in the 2016 Rally for the Cure fundraiser to support the mission of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. A women’s 4-player 18-hole golf scramble will be held Sunday, September 13 with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. […]