After years of successful participation in local and regional initiatives addressing sustainability, the North House Folk School is debuting a special event April 23-25, welcoming students, instructors and presenters to campus for a weekend of program activity – the Northern Sustainability & Simple Living Symposium. Scott Pollock of North House said nine courses are lined up, welcoming students to engage... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is proud to open its 40th season with the swashbuckling adventure Treasure Island by Ken Ludwig based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Performance dates are April 22-25 and April 29-May 2. Performances are Thursday through Saturday 7 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults and $7 students 18 and under. Playhouse members... READ MORE >
The Ham Run Half Marathon, the popular Gunflint Trail event, has always been a green race, and this year it will be even greener. Anyone who has been to a race knows how many paper cups it takes to keep runners hydrated properly. The past two years biodegradable cups made from corn were used at rest stations. But this year... READ MORE >
As a business owner you are responsible for creating a safe and comfortable work environment for your employees. Do you have policies in place that will reduce the chances that you will have a sexual harassment issue? Would you know how to address a harassment issue? This month’s luncheon will focus on sexual harassment—how to recognize it, how to address... READ MORE >
Split Rock Lighthouse is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2010 with special events and activities planned throughout the year. “Split Rock Lighthouse is one of Minnesota’s signature places and one of the most exciting historical destinations in the state,” said Nina Archabal, director of the Minnesota Historical Society. “It is a crown jewel of the Society’s historic sites program.” To... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct a lottery for 9,500 permits spread throughout 11 permit areas for this fall’s bear hunt. The bear hunt begins Wednesday, Sept. 1, and concludes Sunday, Oct. 17 applications are due Friday, May 7, 2010. Individuals must apply for the lottery at a license agent or the DNR License Center at 500... READ MORE >
Minnesota residents who wish to participate in the 2010 moose hunt this fall in northeastern Minnesota must apply by Friday, May 7. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will make 213 permits available in 30 zones. Hunt participants will be selected in a random drawing. Season dates will be Saturday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 17. Hunters may apply... READ MORE >
This spring, boys and girls ages 5-18 will again have an opportunity to participate in a five-week USTA Junior Team Tennis program. This after school program allows students to learn the game of tennis, while playing with their peers and having a great time. Teams or groups will be organized by matching players of similar age and ability. They participate... READ MORE >
Minnesota’s 2010 walleye opener will be Saturday, May 15, one week later than usual. State law sets the walleye opener two Saturdays prior to Memorial Day weekend, which does not occur until the last weekend of May this year. The later start means that the walleye opener will not coincide with Mother’s Day weekend, which will be Saturday, May 8,... READ MORE >
Kim Smith of Grand Marais, 43, pled guilty March 9, 2010 at the Cook County courthouse to four felony counts of theft by check and reappeared in court on April 7 for sentencing. Each count carried a maximum sentence of 10 years and/or a $20,000 fine, however the sentence Smith received was much less severe. Four other counts of theft... READ MORE >
