The much-loved Boreal Chorale & Orchestra Christmas concert will not be held this year. In an open letter to the 100 or so community members who gather to practice and perform in the concert, organizers said, “While we had hoped to be in a safe spot this fall to meet for vocal and instrumental rehearsals in preparation for our annual... READ MORE >
The annual Visit Cook County and Chamber of Commerce Fall Gala will not take place this year. In an email Chamber Director Jim Boyd explained, “The risks are simply too great in this uncertain pandemic environment. That’s a judgment shared by a significant majority of those of you who responded to a recent Visit Cook County – Cook County Chamber... READ MORE >
In an online ceremony held September 10, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership recognized 12 supermarket industry organizations and one advanced refrigeration system manufacturer for their exceptional achievements in reducing the impacts of commercial refrigeration systems on the environment. Cook County Whole Foods Co-0p was recognized for Superior Goal Achievement because it met the “Best Emission... READ MORE >
The Superior National Forest is reopening some areas of the Forest, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, given recent rains, cooling temperatures and progress made on active fire. However, certain closures will remain in place where active fires remain on the landscape. The Forest is lifting the full closure of the BWCAW, the Crooked Lake closure near the fires... READ MORE >
WTIP North Shore Community Radio is hosting the 14th annual Radio Waves Music Fest September 10-11. Radio Waves will once again be held as a virtual, on-air event featuring 18 local and regional acts. Funding for Radio Waves comes in part from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the Grand Marais Area Tourism Association, and the Gunflint Trails Association... READ MORE >
The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Wednesday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources asks hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears are marked with distinctively large, colorful ear tags and have radio collars. Researchers with the DNR monitor about 20 radio-collared black bears across the state, especially in 25, 27, 45 and 451 bear hunting... READ MORE >
Do you purchase hunting or fishing licenses or critical habitat license plates and wonder how the money is spent? Are you interested in good stewardship of budgeted funds and how agency operations are funded through licenses and related monies? Here is an opportunity to play an active oversight role. You can apply for a two-year appointment on the fisheries oversight... READ MORE >
Recently the Cook County Chamber of Commerce and Visit Cook County ran a survey asking area businesses about their plans for their staff and customers on the topic of going back to masking as a response to the COVID delta variant. Two weeks ago, Cook County Public Health Supervisor Grace Grinager issued an advisory recommending that everyone wear masks when... READ MORE >
Due to unforeseen circumstance the September 4 Annie Mack concert has been canceled. The concert was going to be held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Because of the late cancellation there isn’t time to promote a replacement for the open September 4 date, said NSMA Director Kate Fitzgerald.... READ MORE >
The annual Fall Fly-In/ Drive-In pancake breakfast will be held Saturday, September 18, 8:00 a.m. to 11a.m., Grand Marais- Cook County Airport. The public is invited to attend. Cost is $10 per person, children 12 and under $4. The event is hosted by the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization and money raised will support the Eagles scholarship program, the airport and... READ MORE >
