Operators of two local wastewater treatment facilities were honored at the 73rd Annual Wastewater Operations Conference in Brooklyn Center, MN on March 25. Recognized were Tom Nelson from the city of Grand Marais and Ryan Brandt with Superior National Golf Properties of Lutsen. Nelson and Brandt received awards for outstanding performance in wastewater operations in 2009. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency... READ MORE >
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is currently accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve on its board. The following five board positions will be open as of July 1, 2010: Aitkin County, Cook County, Itasca County, and two at-large board positions. The ARAC serves individual artists and non-profit arts organizations who reside in the seven counties which make up the... READ MORE >
The Mission Endowment Committee of Bethlehem Lutheran Church offers one scholarship of $1,000 to a graduating senior of its congregation. Interested youth may pick up an application from the bulletin board outside the office of Jaime Ryan, youth director. Application deadline is Monday, May 17. Applications may be turned in at the church office. A timely decision will be made... READ MORE >
A number of sportsmen and conservation groups have commended the introduction of legislation in the U.S. House of Repres ent atives that would restore Clean Water Act protections for streams, lakes, wetlands and other important waters. According to Congressman James Oberstar, the America’s Commitment to Clean Water Act would help sustain the healthy habitat, robust fish and wildlife populations and... READ MORE >
U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) has joined senators Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and George Voinovich (R-Ohio) in a letter calling on the chairman and ranking member of the Senate budget committee to include $475 million in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which has been cut to $300 million in the president’s budget proposal. “The Great Lakes are a national... READ MORE >
When WTIP writes a story, it aims to highlight the human side of the issue in order to illustrate the impact and relevance to the area. Recently, WTIP’s News Director, Barbara Jean Johnson, received an award for two stories that exemplify that effort. Two of WTIP’s pieces received 2009 Minnesota AP Broadcasters Awards: Battling Extinction with Furry Critters and Chanel... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education CCHE) is starting a guest lecture series this year, a program at the North Shore Campus facility that provides an opportunity for retired professionals to share their expertise with the community at large. Each month a featured speaker will give a half-hour presentation in his or her area of expertise, followed by discussion with refreshments provided.... READ MORE >
Fear, loneliness, hopelessness, and embarrassment are some of the many feelings experienced by people suffering from compulsive eating. These feelings can be hard or almost impossible to overcome alone, but Overeaters Anonymous (OA), a 12-step program, helps members throughout the world deal with these issues. Members of OA range from the morbidly obese to the anorexic. These individuals experience many... READ MORE >
Parents are reminded to register their children for this summer’s youth baseball programs with Community Education before Thursday, April 29. There is a $15 late fee applied after April 29, and the absolute cut-off date is May 6. T-Ball for 5- and -6-yearolds will be held Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Game nights are Mondays at 4:30 p.m. If your child... READ MORE >
Continued lack of rain, warm temperatures, and wind are creating very high fire danger across northern Minnesota. To reduce the potential for human-caused wildfires, the Forest Service and Department of Natural Resources have increased fire restrictions that will begin on April 23, 2010. The following activities will be prohibited on all DNR and national forest lands, which includes the Superior... READ MORE >
