A Deep Haven, Minnesota man with a link to Cook County’s North Shore was charged in January 2010 with sexually abusing a 15-yearold boy. William Allan Jacobs, 66, a former captain of the Minneapolis Park Police, owns a cabin on Cascade Beach Road in Lutsen. As Jacobs awaits his 2×2 & 2×4 ads to October 25 trial 17 other young... READ MORE >
The annual Johnson O’Malley awards banquet will be held at the Grand Portage Community Center at 5 p.m. May 26. Sponsored by the Grand Portage Reservation, these education awards recognize all students living in the Grand Portage community, and those eligible for Indian Education programs. A longstanding tradition in the Grand Portage community, the O’Malley awards banquet is a potluck... READ MORE >
Bethlehem Lutheran Church is inviting all children in third through fifth grade to experience Joseph’s journey from prison to palace during Vacation Bible School the week of June 21 – 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students become part of history as they see, hear, touch and taste what it was like to live in Pharaoh’s empire. They will explore... READ MORE >
Great Expectations Foundation is hosting a brat dinner and dance with Over the Waterfall to celebrate spring and raise money for Great Expectations School at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 21 at the 4-H Building at the Community Center. Grilled brats and hot dogs with all the fixings will be available at 5:30; the food will be available until it is... READ MORE >
A senior men’s golf group is starting at Superior National at Lutsen. What they may lack in skill, they more than make up for with a sense of humor. Men ages 55 and up are invited to join the group. “No young studs,” say organizers. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Buzz Flolid at (218) 663-7363. There is no fee... READ MORE >
With the walleye and northern fishing season opening on May 15, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that even on a warm day in the boat, water temperatures can hover in the low 50s. A 2007 report by the U.S. Coast Guard stated that a boating accident is five times more likely to be fatal if the... READ MORE >
The2010 Ham Run Half Marathon was held under mostly sunny skies on Sunday, May 2. There were 120 runners on the “Trail less traveled”—46 men and 74 women. The temperatures held at around the mid-50s, keeping racers cool as they covered the scenic 13.1-mile trek. The Ham Run 5K also saw good participation with 47 finishers—22 men, 25 women. The... READ MORE >
People who like fishing should also like natural shores and vegetated shallow areas in lakes and rivers. Why? Because good fish habitat means more fish. Most fish, at some stages in their lives, are dependent on shoreline and shallow water habitat. Rock and gravel bottoms in lakes and rivers are spawning areas for many game fish, like walleye. They also... READ MORE >
Finding a new job in today’s market is often a stressful and long-term process. According to the Federal Reserve’s latest report, the overall unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent of the labor force in June, the highest since 1982. The longterm unemployment rate — the proportion of the labor force that has been out of work for at least 15... READ MORE >
WTIP North Shore Community Radio celebrated two anniversaries recently. Thursday, April 29 marked 12 years of WTIP’s service, and April also marked Deb Benedict’s ninth year as executive director. Throughout its 12 years of service, WTIP has worked to serve its listeners. When Benedict came on board, she worked to embrace opportunities to build relationships and serve the station’s everincreasing... READ MORE >
