In August of 2009 the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte started a new program Stories of the Fishing Life told by those who lived it. The program of saving stories is now a quarterly event that is filmed and digitized onto DVD discs. This effort preserves the history of commercial fishing families and the lifestyle they experienced and... READ MORE >
Several local fire departments are joining together to help out one of their own—Randy “Cooter” Nelson of Tofte, who has undergone emergency heart surgery. On Sunday, November 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., everyone is invited to the Schroeder Town Hall for spaghetti, sloppy joes, chili, great desserts and all the fixins. The benefit is sponsored by the Schroeder,... READ MORE >
Everyone is invited to gather with friends and neighbors at the Hovland Town Hall and have fun while supporting the local fire department. The Hovland Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association is sponsoring a potluck benefit supper on Saturday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. In addition to a wonderful community meal—expect some wild game dishes—there will be a silent auction and... READ MORE >
The Winterer’s Gathering at North House Folk School has become a northland tradition, with yurts and canvas tents popping up on the Grand Marais waterfront, demonstrating winter camping and activities. If the weather doesn’t change, this will likely be the warmest Winterer’s Gathering ever. This year’s event will be Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 21. Community members are encouraged... READ MORE >
In response to a few calls WTIP Community Radio has received regarding the Vikings girls’ volleyball games, and their desire to have radio broadcasts of the games, station director Deb Benedict is seeking qualified volunteers. “We would love to be able to do this. But in order to make this happen, we need broadcast volunteers familiar with the language for... READ MORE >
The local Arrowhead Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is collecting deer hides again this year during the rifle hunting season. Money raised from the sale of hides is used for youth hunter Forkhorn Camp scholarships and local habitat improvement projects. Bright orange collection boxes are located at the Holiday Station Store in Tofte, Buck’s Hardware in Grand Marais,... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, November 9, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that firearm hunters harvested and registered 85,163 deer since the opening season, up very slightly from last year’s 85,074. The early harvest numbers suggest the overall harvest will be somewhat higher than last year, when hunters took about 195,000 deer. Deer hunter numbers are also up this year.... READ MORE >
What does a big game coordinator do, anyway? Just in time for the 2010 firearms deer hunting season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recorded a new audio program featuring an interview with Lou Cornicelli, DNR Big Game Program coordinator. “He offers insights into what it takes to manage large game populations and provides some excellent information to... READ MORE >
The Zoar Lutheran Church Annual Lutefisk and Ham Dinner is a muchanticipated event. Some for the delicious ham, some for the fun of socializing—and some for the Scandinavian delicacy— lutefisk! Thisyear’s dinner will be held Saturday, November 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Birch Grove Community Center. The cost is $13 for adults and children up to 12... READ MORE >
Sue Riley remembers her husband’s love for life and education fondly. “Dan was a lifelong learner,” she says. “He was always supportive of the young people we knew pursuing their dreams through education.” And now, thanks to Sue’s efforts to keep her husband’s legacy alive, a new scholarship is available in Cook County for high school seniors pursuing a liberal... READ MORE >
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