WTIP Community Radio offers a lot of interesting programming. There’s the Sidetracks music show, Classic Country with Carl Solander, School News, and of course Viking sports. There’s also the always-informative AM/PM Calendar shows. But did you know that WTIP is one of your best sources of information about what’s happening at the Cook County Board of Commissioners? It is—our county... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Art Colony received two grants and the Grand Marais Playhouse one grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC). The Art Colony will receive $4,000 to increase the hours of its part-time staff person. This will allow the administrator more time to focus on strategic planning for marketing and programming. A second award of $5,990 will be... READ MORE >
Although hours of daylight have increased and trees are starting to leaf out, the change of seasons can be a hard time for some people. Frequent weather changes and gray days can be tiring. Do you know the symptoms of depression? Do you know the difference between a case of “spring fever” and depression? The Human Development Center in Grand... READ MORE >
Each year 250,000 Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest before they reach a hospital. Bystanders or emergency personnel can save many of these lives using CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). At least eight lives have already been saved by law enforcement officers or emergency medical personnel using defibrillators donated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Mdewakanton... READ MORE >
Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc., in a cooperative effort with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, is hosting a series of videoconferences through June to encourage conversations across the state about rural – urban connections that impact individual lives, communities, and work. The goal is to foster increased innovation and job growth by leveraging the strengths of rural and... READ MORE >
The Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to join in its 40-Year Celebration on Friday, May 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at the courthouse. Over the lunch hour, Dave Boe, Duluth staff assistant for Congressman Jim Oberstar, and Ron Shelito, North Region supervisor of Minnesota’s Board of Water and Soil Resources, will share their experience and... READ MORE >
Dust off your bike and put on your walking shoes during the first annual Get Active Cook County Week May 17-23. The event is designed to increase physical activity by encouraging walking and biking. Participants are asked to pick up a packet and register at Superior North Outdoor Center (the bike shop), 13 S. Broadway in Grand Marais, by May... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education in collaboration with Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is offering three different Child Development certificates starting this fall in Grand Marais. The certificates allow students to acquire knowledge and experience with specific age groups of children and may be used toward the State of Minnesota Child Care Provider education requirement. Students have the option... READ MORE >
Although Cook County Sheriff Mark Falk has revoked a countywide burn ban, state and federal forest managers are keeping some of their restrictions in place. The restrictions are necessary due to unusually dry conditions this spring, but a week of recent rainy days has allowed the ban to be taken off or relaxed in some areas. “The Cook County sheriff... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education is currently accepting applications for the Wes Hedstrom Scholarship Fund, which was created in honor of longtime resident and Cook County Commissioner Wes Hedstrom. The award is for Cook County residents who are enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a distance degree program. Financial awards are determined by the Higher Education Scholarship Committee and... READ MORE >
