StoryCorps will record conversations between community members of opposing viewpoints North Shore Community Radio has partnered with StoryCorps, the national nonprofit dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs, as part of StoryCorps’ One Small Step Radio Station Hubs project. WTIP is one of six public radio stations across the country selected to... READ MORE >
WTIP Community Radio is thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2022 Radio Waves Music Festival, September 9 to 11, at Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Area. This marks the 15th year of this family-friendly festival, which features an array of diverse local and regional acts that span musical genres from folk singer-songwriters, classic country, R & B,... READ MORE >
Library Friends of Cook County is happy to announce a “Pop Up” used book sale on Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. All proceeds from the sale will go to benefit area libraries and reading programs. The sale will take place in the backyard of Joy & Co. at 16 1st Avenue West in downtown Grand Marais.... READ MORE >
The TIP Jar, a fund for local musicians negatively affected by the global pandemic, has distributed almost $50,000 in two rounds of grants to 100 musicians, WTIP Radio announced Monday, March 1. The effort was made possible by generous donations from music fans in our community. A partnership between the Cook County Chamber of Commerce and WTIP North Shore Community... READ MORE >
Library Friends of Cook County is happy to announce that five area libraries have received assistance grants totaling $4,400.00, from funds raised during the 2020 grant cycle. Grant recipients this year are: * Grand Marais Public Library: $1,000.00 to support a reading program for children ages 0 – 8. * Oshki Ogimaag Charter School: $650.00 for the Learning A-Z program... READ MORE >
The Radio Television Digital News Association announced May 12 that WTIP is among the winners of a 2020 regional Edward R. Murrow Award. The Murrow Awards are the embodiment of the values, principles and standards set forth by Edward R. Murrow, a journalism pioneer who set the standards for the highest quality of broadcast journalism. In the small market radio... READ MORE >
The Library Friends of Cook County announces that it has made media-related grants totaling $6,000 to three Cook County schools and the Grand Marais Public Library. The grants were made during the LFCC board of directors’ Oct. 9 meeting in response to requests made by the schools and library. The requests for proposals went out earlier to all the county... READ MORE >
There was an impressive crowd of 655 music lovers who enjoyed a full day of pleasant weather and eclectic performances on Saturday, September 8 at Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Area. Kicking off on Friday evening with the North Shore Community Swing Band, and closing with the SplinterTones on late Sunday afternoon, overall attendance at this annual, three-day... READ MORE >
WTIP Development Director The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF) announced that the WTIP Community Radio series, Bringing Out the Best of Ourselves, is among the nominees for the 2018 Touchstone Award. The award recognizes leadership in generosity, promoting civic engagement and encouraging inclusiveness. Bringing Out the Best of Ourselves is a four-part podcast series exploring how we can strengthen... READ 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... READ MORE >
