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Summertime art at Cross River Heritage Center

Schroeder artist Bruce Palmer has a summertime exhibit of his painting in the Fireplace Room of the Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder. His work will be on display until July 4. Palmer began serious pursuit of painting in 1958 at the St. Paul Art Center on Summit Avenue. His teachers have included Paul Kramer, Clement Haulpers, Mac LeSuer and... READ MORE >

Three Cook County students advance in state history competition

Three students from the Cook County Middle School’s eighth grade class advanced from the regional competition at UMD to the state competition during the recent Minnesota State History Day held at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. There were five categories to choose from: Performance, Exhibit, Website, Documentary, and Paper. Each student was required to also write a... READ MORE >

Award-winning local radio—WTIP

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 on St. Scholastica dean’s list

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 >

Rysdahl, Noyce named to St. Mary’s dean’s list

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 >

Sande earns degree, named to NDSU dean’s list

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 >

Gecas named to dean’s list at the University of Minnesota, Morris

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 >

Bohnen, Larson earn honors at CLC

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 >

Endangered listing not warranted for coaster brook trout

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 >

Gift of Fear

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 >