Cook County Higher Education will offer the ServSafe food manager training on May 7 at its North Shore Campus in Grand Marais. The full certification course runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $175, which includes the textbook. The renewal course runs from 8 a.m. to noon the same day and costs $75. This training is designed to... READ MORE >
WTIP North Shore Community Radio invites community members to stop by the station for birthday cake between 1 and 3 p.m. on Monday, April 29 to help celebrate the station’s 15-year anniversary. WTIP began in January 1992 as a dream by local citizens who saw a need for a local radio station that could share and disseminate information that was... READ MORE >
Before venturing out to campgrounds, trails and public water accesses, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises people to check online or call ahead to avoid surprises. “Winter weather is always a challenge to public water access,” said Nancy Stewart, DNR public access program coordinator. “Because of the late ice out this year, DNR crews have been unable to inspect... READ MORE >
This summer, a project is being initiated in the million-acre-plus area from Silver Bay to Grand Portage known as the Lake Superior North Watershed (LSNW). The lakes and streams of this area have historically been monitored by citizen volunteers, and thanks to the efforts of these folks, we know our waters are some of the healthiest in the state. Over... READ MORE >
Do you have a favorite North Shore river? Maybe you live on it. Maybe you fish in it or kayak down it. Minnesota Environmental Partnership is holding a first-ever workshop for people who care for the North Shore and its rivers, to help them be stewards of their streams. “River People: North Shore Stream Stewardship Conference” will include presentations on... READ MORE >
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota master naturalist volunteer. Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Duluth, is hosting a Minnesota master naturalist volunteer training May 7-11. Master naturalist volunteers complete a 40-hour hands-on course with expert instructors and fellow learners – studying natural history, environmental interpretation, and conservation stewardship. Final certification comes with... READ MORE >
While you’re doing your spring cleaning, consider donating your gently used books to the Library Friends. These books, recent magazines, videos, DVDs, and CDs are needed for the Friends’ annual book sale Aug. 1-3. Income from this sale helps support the Grand Marais Public Library and all public school libraries in Cook County. Sorry, moldy or musty books, textbooks, cassettes... READ MORE >
After a lengthy process, the Cook County Family YMCA has named Emily Marshall its Branch Executive Director. Marshall will begin her new role on May 13, 2013. Marshall is currently employed as the aquatics director with the Duluth Area Family YMCA where she has been serving since 2002. Marshall has served in numerous other roles for the YMCA, including member... READ MORE >
Blandin Foundation has a long history of supporting the active engagement of communities to ensure their telecommunications and technology vitality. To this end, the Blandin Community Broadband Program supports work that increases awareness about the value of broadband, business and residential use of broadband in rural communities and public and private investment in rural broadband capacity. The Blandin Foundation has... READ MORE >
Elizabeth Perry, owner of E.R. Perry Signs & Engraving LLC in Grand Marais, may be Cook County’s least-known business success. From her shop and production facility, Perry and her employees prepare a wide array of printed and engraved tags, signs and other products for clients across the country. They sell those products online, primarily, and ship via UPS, FedEx and... READ MORE >
