A charge of felony criminal sexual conduct in the second degree was added August 5, 2009 to five other charges against Kevin Thompson, 52, of Grand Marais. His wife, Susan Ann Thompson, 40, has now been charged with aiding and abetting her husband and is facing five of the same offenses against the alleged victim. The charge of felony criminal... READ MORE >
The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte has announced the winners of its Aug. 10 fundraising raffle: Commercial Fishing with Dale Tormondsen — Orville and Donna Lunke, Grand Marais; Charter Fishing with North Coast Charters — Nancy and Paul Millus, Bellerose Village, N.Y.; Lutsen Mountain Stay and Ski package — Doug Brace, Bloomington; two rounds of golf with cart... READ MORE >
On Tuesday morning, July 28, a loon was discovered on the side of the road at Peninsula Point Trail near the Caribou Trail in Lutsen. Pat Vaughan was riding his bike when he noticed the loon. He was able to contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Dave Ingebrigtsen of the DNR Wildlife Division provided advice and contacted another... READ MORE >
Plants that grow in and under the water are part of our surroundings, whether we are fishing, swimming or just sitting on the shore. A diversity of aquatic habitats makes for healthy lakes, rivers and wetlands that are home to a variety of fish, birds and wildlife. Unfortunately, some people see aquatic plants as problems or weeds. But aquatic plants... READ MORE >
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) began a continuous sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) on Aug. 10 in Minnesota. The first cutoff for ranking purposes is Sept. 30. “The Conservation Stewardship Program changed dramatically in the 2008 Farm Bill,” said spokesman Daniel Weber. “NRCS took the time to develop a program that would... READ MORE >
Thethird North Coast Fjords Timex 3 Event Day Fundraiser on Saturday, August 8 was a great success for the Sawtooth Mountain Riders Saddle Club. While slightly cloudy and a bit overcast, the weather was just right for the horses and competitors; it wasn’t too hot or too cold. While overall entries for this year were down a bit from previous... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education in collaboration with Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College will be offering Introduction to Anishinaabe Language this fall semester beginning Aug. 24. The 16-week four-credit course will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:40 p.m. via interactive television at the Cook County Higher Education classroom 105 B. The course will introduce students... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Art Colony is hosting its 7th annual Plein Air Painting Competition Aug. 28 through Sept. 6. Plein air artists are invited to paint Cook County from Aug. 28 through Sept. 3 for any or all of the days. Events for the week include a night-time paint out, guest speaker Howard Sivertson and a quick paint. Theevent culminates... READ MORE >
Pat Thomas, local butterfly expert and wildlife gardener, will present a program about North Shore butterflies Aug. 23 at Sugarloaf Cove. Pat will introduce participants to the wonderful variety of butterflies that call this area home and will help select plants to attract butterflies to your yard. The free program begins at noon. Sugarloaf Cove is located on Highway 61... READ MORE >
WTIP’s Radio Waves Music Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 12 at Sweetheart’s Bluff adjacent to the Grand Marais Rec Park and Campground. Thedaylong festival boasts 11 acts, on-site food vendors, a dance floor and lots of fun. In order to pull off the festival, volunteers are needed to help with a variety of activities including staffing the ticket booth... READ MORE >
