Two Grand Portage residents, Dean Frederick Deschampe Sr., 46, and Anita Ellen Shearer, 38, were arrested on September 9, 2010 for allegedly purchasing the prescription drug OxyContin from an individual cooperating with the St. Louis County Sheriff ’s Department. Illegal purchase of OxyContin, a pain management drug, is a felony. According to the St. Louis County criminal complaint, Duluth investigators... READ MORE >
Shianna Lien, an eighth grader who lives in Grand Portage, participated in the Grand Portage Mentorship Program, a six-week program which places students from seventh to 11th grades in mentorship positions with business professionals in the community. The students receive oneon one mentoring and develop skills related to the various workplace environments. Shianna has a “team” of mentors—Grand Portage Tribal... READ MORE >
Chip Cravaack, the endorsed Republican Congressional candidate for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, challenging long-time Congressional leader Jim Oberstar, announced endorsements from the Independence Party and a DFL group this week. Tim Olson, Independence Party candidate for Congress, has withdrawn from his run for the 8th District seat. He attended a fundraiser for Cravaack and said, “I will do everything in... READ MORE >
Beginning September 20, the Cook County Highway Department will be doing work on Clearwater Road (County Road 22) that will result in periodic road closures for up to one week. “We are replacing five culverts, including the major cross pipes near West Bearskin Lake Landing and Aspen Lake,” said Highway Engineer David Betts. “Road closures may delay traffic between two... READ MORE >
An AARP Driver Safety beginning class will once again be offered at the Cook County Senior Center in Grand Marais. Theclasses will be conducted from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 22. Thefee for AARP members is $17; non-members $19. Minnesota drivers aged 55+ receive a 10 percent auto insurance discount by taking an approved eight-hour driver safety... READ MORE >
All girls ages 5-18 are invited to come check out local Girl Scouting activities at a kick-off meeting Thursday, Sept. 23 from 3:15 to 5 p.m. atSawtooth Elementary playground. (If raining at the Free Church.) New girls, returning girls or any girls interested in seeing what we do are encouraged to come! Parents should arrive at 4:30 p.m. and plan... READ MORE >
The Harvest Dinner at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Grand Marais will be held on Friday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will include Nancy Lindquist’s fishcakes, ham, parsley buttered potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, beet pickles, rye bread and apple dessert. This northern comfort food is from local gardens or homemade by parish women. Tickets are $12 for adults,... READ MORE >
Amber and Jason Wick will present Driving your Sales through Networking at the Cook County Business Network Luncheon in Grand Marais on Wednesday, September 29. Particularly in today’s economy, networking is a simple and inexpensive way to build sales, contacts, and confidence. The Wicks built their entire business by cultivating strong networks. They will share how to set networking goals,... READ MORE >
WTIP Community Radio offers a lot of interesting programming. There’s the Sidetracks music show, Classic Country with Carl Solander, School News, and of course Viking sports. There’s also the always-informative AM/PM Calendar shows. But did you know that WTIP is one of your best sources of information about what’s happening at the Cook County Board of Commissioners? It is—our county... READ MORE >
After the hustle and bustle of Fisherman’s Picnic and the Cook County Fair, the Grand Marais Lions and Lioness Clubs finally take some time to relax during their annual steak fry at Gunflint Hills Golf Course in Grand Marais. On Aug. 24, the Lions played a round of golf and enjoyed a steak dinner prepared by the Lions Club Master... READ MORE >
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