Jack Peck, 9, son of Darren and Annalisa Peck of Tofte, was recently issued a passport, exchanged his U.S. currency for Norwegian, adopted a new name, and spent a week where everyone speaks nothing but Norwegian. The young man from Tofte didn’t travel to Scandinavia—but he certainly got a taste of Norway at the Concordia Language Village Skogfjorden in Bemidji,... READ MORE >
In an effort to control vegetation and to help establish new forests, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be applying herbicides to approximately 469 acres of state land in the area overseen by the DNR Two Harbors office. That herbicide treatment includes 392 acres in the Grand Portage State Forest in Hovland. “All of the sites that will... READ MORE >
The Lake County director of Health and Human Services, Dennis Reid Henkel, 61, of Duluth was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), open bottle and speeding on Tuesday, July 13. Henkel was on his way to a regional director’s meeting at Superior Ridge Resort in Schroeder. Henkel was driving his silver Subaru Forester when stopped for speeding on... READ MORE >
A Duluth man, stopped by a Cook County Sheriff Deputy near Cascade River for speeding through the 40-mph zone on Friday, July 16, led the deputy and an assisting State Patrol Trooper on a brief chase on foot . Brad Michael Williams, 34, was pulled over for the traffic stop, but then ran from his car. He jumped over one... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, July 20, citizens gathered at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts or tuned their radios to WTIP Community Radio at 7:00 p.m. to hear the 10 candidates for Cook County Board of Commissioner seats answer questions live for two hours. Approximately 35 people came out to the ACA to watch and listen as WTIP’s Jay Andersen asked questions... READ MORE >
A highlight of Fisherman’s Picnic is tennis. There are tournaments throughout Fisherman’s Picnic weekend, so sign up to play or head to the newly renovated courts to watch from the stands. The tournament includes play for juniors on August 4 and 5; for seniors and masters on August 5 and 6 and the open August 6 – 8. Go to... READ MORE >
They may look like mild-mannered North Shore gals, but Amber Wright, Laurie Senty and her daughters, Kelly Senty and Tess Senty, are Iron Women! Thewomen, all of Grand Marais, participated in the Liberty Triathlon at Lake Independence in the Twin Cities on June 12, 2010. The Sentys took part in the long course, which includes a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile... READ MORE >
Since taking ownership of Terra Bella Floral & Gifts at the end of April, the Sandi and Clint McQuatters family of Grand Marais have excitedly been adding their own touches to the flower and gift shop. One of the first additions was a colorful sign out front declaring, “The Earth Smiles in Flowers.” Visitors will also smile at the delightful... READ MORE >
One of the most interesting political races of this election year is the contest for the Sixth Judicial seat currently held by Judge Kenneth Sandvik. Eight candidates with ties to the North Shore are campaigning for this post. Theyall meet the Minnesota state statutes to serve as judge. According to Cook County Auditor-Treasurer Braidy Powers, they must be eligible to... READ MORE >
Just a few minutes after the Cook County – Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) agreed that it needed to pay its director for the additional hours he has been working, Director Matt Geretschlaeger announced his intention to retire. In an attempt to deal with a budget deficit in May 2009, the EDA cut Geretschlaeger’s hours and pay from 40... READ MORE >
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