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Some of Cook County on display at U-M



Devin Henry, a new PR person at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, has been working on Greater Minnesota issues and he found something many Cook County residents might find interesting. When the University of Minnesota opens its brand new Bell Museum on the St. Paul campus next month, said Henry, “a little bit of Cook County will […]

West End Flower Show blooms July 21



Birds, Bees and Flowers…in the woods is the theme of this year’s annual flower show. All residents, their families, guests and vacationers are welcome. Free admission. Garden Club members have featured the best of what’s grown locally (and in bloom) to create unique floral displays. Many different varieties of garden and wildflowers will be on display. Two Master Gardeners from […]

Amish midwife at Grand Marais Library



The Grand Marais Public Library is set to host Kim Woodard Osterholzer, midwife and author, who will discuss her recent book, a memoir of her experience as a midwife who’s caught over 500 babies since 1993. Osterholzer ushers readers behind the doors of Amish homes as she recounts her lively, entertaining, and life-changing adventures learning the heart and art and […]

July Art Colony artist talks and mini-classes



Entry Point activities are free and take place at the Art Colony unless otherwise noted. Mini-Class with Andy Ness:Monoprinting andGhost ImagesJune 30 | 9 – 11 a.m.Tuition: $15Appropriate for ages6 to adult Artist Talk with Andy Ness:Artists WhoExplore MemoryJune 30 | 12 p.m.Limited seating;please come early! Artist Talk:The Work of Andy NessJuly 7 | 12 p.m.Limited seating;please come early! Bookbinding […]

Community Calendar



Local Food Market Open from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center every Thursday starting June 14 through mid-late October. Food brought to you by Cook County growers and producers. Support locally made and grown! Bible Prophecy Meet Tuesdays from 4 -5 :30 p.m. Community Center to watch national and international speakers on the topic of Bible […]

WTIP North Shore Community Radio to kick off 20 More!



On Wednesday, July 18, WTIP radio will kick off its summer membership drive. The first day of the drive will include a full day of locally produced programming; beginning with DayBreak at 7 a.m. Afternoon news and music programming will culminate with a remote broadcast from the 41st annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races on Gunflint Lake. Hosts Joe Friedrichs and […]

Gunflint Trail Canoe Races set for July 18



In 1976, friends and neighbors on the upper Gunflint Trail organized the first Gunflint Trail Canoe Races to raise money for worthy causes benefiting all on the Trail. Since then only one year was cancelled – 1999 – when the great BWCA Blowdown occurred just a few days before the scheduled races. This year the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races will […]

Simple steps to increase ATV safety



With the all-terrain vehicle riding season in Minnesota in full swing – and the number of registered all-terrain vehicles continuing to rise – DNR conservation officers and safety officials remind people to be aware of the regulations and safety training opportunities before they head for the trails or allow youngsters to ride. While youth riders are required to complete ATV […]

Prepare now for a safe boating season



Before hitting the water for the first time this year, boaters should ensure their boats, equipment and safety items are in legal and proper working order, the Department of Natural Resources said. They should also review regulations in the 2018 Minnesota Boating Guide or at www.mndnr.gov/regulations/boatwater. “With this year’s late ice-out, boaters are especially anxious to get on the water […]