An artist holding a torch in one hand and a lump of molten glass in the other is a rare sight for hot-glass making, but that is exactly how torch glass artist Dan Neff creates delicate marbles, pendants and other glass wonders. Neff says, “I find inspiration in the palette of the outdoors and often try to emulate this in... READ MORE >
Don’t miss this opportunity to work with renowned painter Howard Sivertson during a five-day workshop at the Art Colony. Sivertson will focus on watercolor techniques that he says will surely expand students’ repertoire. Sivertson will demonstrate the process of watercolor painting for traditional/representational artists. Emphasis will be placed on improving watercolor techniques including value sketches, design, composition, rendering, wet-on-wet and... READ MORE >
Local youths are encouraged to register and take part in a number of athletic camps and educational programs organized by Cook County Community Ed this summer. . Volleyball Camp – June 14-17, 12:30- 2:30 p.m., Pam Taylor & CCHS Varsity players, $30 . Girls Fast Pitch Softball – Wednesdays in the Rec Park, June 23-July 21, 1-3 p.m. Coaches Jessie... READ MORE >
A new Minnesota Public Radio News/Humphrey Institute poll shows former Sen. Mark Dayton with a wide lead over his two competitors in the DFL gubernatorial primary. Thepoll also found that if the general election were held right now, Dayton might have a slight edge, but it would be a toss-up regardless of which Democrat takes on Republican Tom Emmer. The... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and U.S. Forest Service have announced that effective at noon May 14, seasonal burning restrictions have been lifted in all counties and burning permits for vegetative matter will once again be available. Heavy rains drenched northeastern Minnesota earlier in the week, dramatically decreasing the threat of wildfires. Likewise, the restrictions placed on campfires... READ MORE >
On Saturday, May 8, the roof was raised on the Vasquez family’s new home in Catemu, Chile. This family is one of many who lost their homes to the Chilean 8.8 earthquake last February. Local donations made to the Chilean Relief Fund have helped support this effort, led by an American-Chilean couple, Keri Wolfe and Christian Fernandez, who have headed... READ MORE >
Only two weeks remain to enter the Minnesota Cup — a statewide entrepreneurial competition — and anyone with a business idea is encouraged to enter. Now through midnight on Friday, May 21, entries may be submitted at www.minnesotacup. org for a chance to claim a piece of the $130,000 available in prize money across six award divisions: High Tech, BioSciences,... READ MORE >
Having negotiated plea agreements in a criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, false imprisonment, assault, and terroristic threats case, Susan Ann Thompson, 40, and Kevin Robert Thompson, 52, of Grand Marais entered guilty pleas before Judge Kenneth Sandvik on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Susan Ann Thompson, 40, appeared first, represented by attorney Christopher Stocke who said that his client had filed a... READ MORE >
A trial date has been set for Edwin Olaf Vick, 74, of Shakopee, MN. Vick was arrested in the Twin Cities on October 5, 2009 and charged with probable cause related to the armed robbery of the Grand Portage Trading Post. Vick is scheduled to appear before a jury at the Cook County courthouse on July 27, 2010. The robbery... READ MORE >
A jury trial was set for a 54-year-old man from Apple Valley, MN charged with interference with privacy; 5th degree assault, inflicting or attempting bodily harm; and trespassing after he was caught peeping into the window of a home on the Croftville Road in Grand Marais. However, the charges were lessened on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 when the defendant, Lee... READ MORE >
