WTIP North Shore Community Radio is the recipient of two awards. Deb Benedict, the station’s director, has been selected as Broadcaster of the Year by the Independent Public Radio network, AMPERS. The station was also recognized for its work during the Ham Lake fire. AMPERS is an organization of 12 independently licensed and managed, locally responsive, community-based public radio stations... READ MORE >
Jessica Nelson of Grand Marais has been named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth. Jessica is the daughter of Tom and Patty Nelson of Grand Marais, and is a 2007 graduate of Cook County High School. St. Scholastica students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to achieve the honor.... READ MORE >
Bradlee Rysdahl of Tofte and Elliot Doherty Noyce of Grand Marais have been named to the second semester dean’s list at St. Mary’s University. Rysdahl is the son of Jeanne and Dennis Rysdahl of Tofte. He is a 2008 graduate of Cook County High School. Noyce is the son of Donald Noyce and Patricia Doherty of Grand Marais. He is... READ MORE >
Leif A. Sande of Grand Marais is among 1,300 students who graduated from North Dakota State University in Fargo this spring. Sande earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, and graduated with honors. In addition, Sande was named to the spring 2009 dean’s list. Leif is a 2005 graduate of Cook County High School He is the son... READ MORE >
Paul Gecas of Grand Marais has been named to the University of Minnesota, Morris dean’s list for Spring Semester. Paul is the son of Greg and Barb Gecas of Grand Marais. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a GPA of 3.67 for the semester, must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits for... READ MORE >
Victor Bohnen and Benjamin Larson are among 315 Central Lakes College students named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list. Victor is a 2005 graduate of Cook County High School and is the son of Nonie Bohnen and Bill and Dawn Daniels Bohnen of Grand Marais. Ben is also a 2005 graduate of Cook County High School and he is... READ MORE >
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has found that a petition to list the coaster brook trout, a form of brook trout found in the Great Lakes and its tributaries, as endangered is not warranted. On March 1, 2006, the Service received a petition from the Sierra Club Mackinac Chapter and the Huron Mountain Club asking the Service to list... READ MORE >
The Violence Prevention Center will host a discussion of Gavin DeBecker’s book, The Gift of Fear on Wednesday, July 15, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. DeBecker discusses how to spot even subtle signs of danger before it’s too late. He offers specific ways to protect yourself and those you love including: how to act when approached by a stranger, when... READ MORE >
Sometimes situations come up such as unexpected medical bills, reduced work hours, or even unemployment. The Cook County Food Shelf is there to help out in these situations. If you are facing an unexpected budgetary crisis, the Food Shelf can supply a box that supplies three nutritious meals for three days. However, the Food Shelf is not intended to be... READ MORE >
Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association is offering a free program about the ice storm of 2009 at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at Sugarloaf Cove. Travelers along scenic North Shore Highway 61 may be shocked to see an abundance of damaged trees this year and wonder what happened and will the trees survive? Sugarloaf naturalist Alexis Berke will describe... READ MORE >
