Public meeting regarding Highway 61 project scheduled for November 7
A public meeting has been scheduled to provide information about proposed improvements on Highway 61 in Grand Marais. MnDOT staff will share details about the project, construction phasing, traffic control and will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and learn how to stay informed/involved with the project. The meeting will be held at the Grand Marais city council […]
WTIP selected to participate in the “Community Counts” program
WTIP radio was one of 10 rural public radio stations selected to participate in the National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) “Community Counts” initiative. The “Community Counts” program is designed to help community-based stations enhance original content creation, increase audience engagement, grow revenue and expand services. Funding for the program came from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which awarded […]
I.S.D. 166 school board meets at Grand Portage
The I.S.D. 166 school board met at The Old Log Cabin in Grand Portage on Thursday, October 25, with about 20 people in attendance. The regular business meeting was over fast, starting at 5:04 p.m. and ending at 5:13 p.m. However, following supper, which was open to the public, superintendent Dr. Crandall gave a presentation about the number of native […]
The stuff we all feel, but don’t talk about…
Why is it that we’ve been intimidated, as a society, into false living? Rather than live authentically we’ve allowed ourselves to be strong-armed through political correctness, pseudo-selective tolerance, and manufactured consensus–the “press” of the social media crowd–to conform to a culture that, in many ways, seems foreign to us? A culture that has blurred the lines between sensitivity to one’s […]
Tourism—Too much of a good thing
As I See ItAt first I couldn’t decide whether to write about tourism or taxes until I realized they are inextricably linked. I retired to Grand Marais because it was a small, surprisingly erudite, quirky yet caring little town in a lovely setting. Now, however, on most days in summer I can’t find a parking spot, the grocery store shelves are bare, the […]
Vote for honesty and integrity
We seem to be living at a time when honesty and personal integrity are rare commodities, especially in politicians. I admire and value a person who is honest and whose actions reflect that honesty on a daily basis. I admire and respect a person who consistently acts upon his dreams, stays true to his beliefs and actively seeks the opportunity […]
If you care
It is great to see the choices we have in our local election, both city and county! To serve on these boards takes a considerable commitment of time, energy and work. It is not always easy, as you never please everyone. If you are pleased with the actions of our city council and our county board, re-elect the incumbents. New […]