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WTIP talks to Commissioner Doo-Kirk
Staff Reports | July 16, 2016
WTIP Community Radio offers a lot of interesting programming. There’s the North Shore Morning show with the pop quiz and the Friday evening Roadhouse with Dave Tersteeg and Dick Swanson. There’s Small Change Trivia and the Monday Night Mix. But did you know that WTIP is also a great source of information about what’s happening at the Cook County Board... READ MORE >
Cascade Vacation Rentals celebrates new employee housing
Staff Reports | June 25, 2016
May 27 was a happy day for Mike Larson and Steve Surbaugh, partners in Cascade Vacation Rentals, Inc. (CVR). CVR hosted an open house and tour of the newly completed employee housing/multi-use building, conveniently located up the hill behind their offices in the heart of Lutsen. The beautiful building (also referred to as their campus project) features two very nice... READ MORE >
WTIP talks to Commissioner Gamble
Staff Reports | June 18, 2016
WTIP Community Radio offers a lot of interesting programming. There’s the North Shore Morning show with the pop quiz and the Friday evening Roadhouse with Dave Tersteeg and Dick Swanson. There’s Small Change Trivia and the Monday Night Mix. But did you know that WTIP is also a great source of information about what’s happening at the Cook County Board... READ MORE >
Depression can increase as seasons change
Staff Reports | April 30, 2016
Although hours of daylight have increased and trees are starting to leaf out, the change of seasons can be a hard time for some people. Frequent weather changes and gray days can be tiring. Do you know the symptoms of depression? Do you know the difference between a case of “spring fever” and depression? Depression is a serious illness than... READ MORE >
Food Shelf needs some helping hands
Staff Reports | April 30, 2016
The North Shore community frequently steps up to help the Cook County Food Shelf financially. Various groups host fundraisers and food drives throughout the year. Generous citizens drop checks in the mail or nonperishable items in shopping carts at local grocery stores. But did you know there is another way to help the food shelf? There is always a need... READ MORE >
Food Shelf needs some helping hands
Staff Reports | February 06, 2016
The North Shore community frequently steps up to help the Cook County Food Shelf financially. Various groups host fundraisers and food drives throughout the year. Generous citizens drop checks in the mail or nonperishable items in shopping carts at local grocery stores. But did you know there is another way to help the food shelf? There is always a need... READ MORE >
State Patrol offers winter driving tips
Staff Reports | January 02, 2016
According to Sgt. Neil Dickenson of the Minnesota State Patrol, this is a great time to talk about winter driving safety and remind drivers about the dangers of driving on slippery roads to reduce the chances of being involved in a crash. Dickenson lists these tips as important for drivers: . Avoid unnecessary travel if conditions are toopoor.. Buckle up,... READ MORE >
DNR offers tips for safer snowmobiling
Staff Reports | November 28, 2015
With another snowmobile season coming soon, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging snowmobilers to get this season off to a smooth and safe start. DNR officials say riding snowmobiles can be an enjoyable form of outdoor recreation when following the rules of the road and trail, such as: . Take a safety-training course; to legally ride a... READ MORE >
Food shelf needs help to give help
Staff Reports | September 12, 2015
For years the Cook County Food Shelf has been helping community members who face situations such as unexpected medical bills, reduced work hours, or even unemployment. The Food Shelf has been there to help make ends meet with a box that supplies three nutritious meals for three days. Food Shelf Board Chair Steve Deschene said unfortunately donations have decreased drastically... READ MORE >
Superior National hosts Rally for the Cure
Staff Reports | August 29, 2015
Superior National at Lutsen is celebrating Rally for the Cure’s 20th Anniversary with a women’s 18-hole golf scramble event on Sunday, September 13. Rally has been a valued partner of Susan G. KomenTM since 1996. Its volunteer-organized golf, tennis and social events work to educate women about breast cancer and remind them to get their annual screening. Since 1996, Rally... READ MORE >