The Grand Marais Arts Festival kicks off on Friday, July 9 and continues through the weekend with an amazing mix of art, music, theater, and more. This year’s Arts Festival will offer 60 artist’s booths, live music with Michael Monroe, Briand Morrison and others, family storytelling with Rose Arrowsmith Decoux, a staged sword fight scene from the Grand Marais Playhouse’s... READ MORE >
y Since Library Friends received some r especially nice art and art-related books n this year, we felt it made sense to bring d them before a group that could truly appreciate them. Naturally, we thought of d the Art Colony’s Arts Festival. So Library h Friends and these fine books will be for r sale at the Arts Festival... READ MORE >
Once again the Cook County Lions Club is seeking nominations for two very special awards—Cook County Citizen of the Year and Cook County Senior Citizen of the Year 2010. Nominations are sought for individuals who have made Cook County a better place to live. Last year’s recipients were Citizen of the Year Dick Parker and Senior Citizens of the Year... READ MORE >
Boating and fishing on lakes and rivers is a treasured Minnesota pastime. Protecting these lakes and rivers from invasive plants and animals requires us all to use extra care when hauling boats from one lake to another this summer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Aquatic invaders such as zebra mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil threaten our valuable... READ MORE >
A tradition for over 30 years, the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races will offer an evening of Northwoods fun on Wednesday, July 21. The Gunflint Lodge waterfront will be buzzing with activity starting at 4 p.m. with food, games, socializing and of course—canoe racing. Leading up to the Canoe Races, organizers have been busily devising interesting events, such as minnow races,... READ MORE >
A nonprofit exchange program is inviting Cook County families to host international exchange students for the 2010-2011 school year. The teenage students come from over 30 countries and attend local high schools. The students have their own spending money and insurance. Host families are responsible for meals, a place to sleep and a nurturing environment. STS Foundation has a local... READ MORE >
Lutsen Resort’s kickoff event was a lot of fun as three chefs from well-known Minneapolis restaurants (La Belle Vie, Sea Change and The Barrio Tequila Bar) joined Chef Rob Wells and Sous Chef Henry for a Friday night Tapas and wine tasting and a Saturday night sixcourse wine dinner. Robert McPherson popped the cork at the Saturday night event, which... READ MORE >
Visitors to Grand Marais have a new resource to help them explore all of the outdoor adventures the area has to offer. Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply, located at 20 E. First St., opened its doors on Monday, June 14 and is ready to offer gear, guided tours, rentals and more to its guests. Stone Harbor is a unique addition to... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education’s next guest lecture series is First, Catch a Rabbit on July 6, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, with refreshments. Ralph Latham will present the topic and lead the discussion, which will center on writing and writing skills for all genres. We learn to write by writing, by reading the writers who have mastered the craft, by... READ MORE >
The mantra heard frequently on WTIP North Shore Community Radio is “It’s all about the listener.” WTIP is now seeking the input of its listeners as it moves into its 13th year of service. The station has developed a listener survey designed to collect comments and information about public preferences and needs. “We really want our listeners to let us... READ MORE >
