The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released some initial statistics from its increased aquatic invasive species (AIS) patrol efforts. So far this year, the AIS violation rate among boaters is 20 percent. “This rate is unacceptable,” said Maj. Phil Meier, DNR Enforcement Division operations manager. “The majority of violations could have been avoided if people had taken the... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Public Library invites you to be inspired and amazed by magician Star Michaelina at 1 p.m. Friday, July 27. Star Michaelina presents The Magic of Dreaming Big, an interactive, comedy magic show for children of all ages. This funfilled show features books that help everyone learn what can be accomplished by following your dreams. Iron Range native... READ MORE >
Members of the Grand Marais Garden Club Flower Show Committee are completing preparations for the annual flower show on Friday, July 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center at 317 W. 5th St. The theme this year is A Woodland Garden. Many beautiful arrangements of locally grown flowers will be displayed. The master gardeners will... READ MORE >
Annual spring breeding waterfowl index surveys indicate average numbers of breeding mallards, lower numbers of bluewinged teal and other ducks, and large numbers of Canada geese in Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The survey, designed specifically for mallards, estimates duck numbers for just a portion of the states. The survey areas estimated breeding mallard population index... READ MORE >
Summer solstice signals to us that our summer has begun and we can look forward to sunny days and warmer temperatures. All of these climate changes excite the members of Zoar Lutheran Church. We are looking forward to our worship on the rocks on Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. This year we have the benefit of the Father Baraga Cross... READ MORE >
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced on June 29 that the absentee voting period for the State Primary Election had begun. Absentee voting ends August 13. Ritchie also told voters that they can use the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online tool to check the status of their absentee ballots. “We anticipate that almost 300,000 Minnesotans will vote... READ MORE >
The Cook County tennis courts were buzzing with excitement June 29 – July 1 as the North Shore Federal Credit Union Classic offered family friendly tennis action. The North Shore Federal Credit Union Classic is a unique event that features an adult and junior tournament conducted at the same time and location. Junior tennis players through seniors played through the... READ MORE >
Beer lovers, meet your makers! That’s the invitation from the organizers of the 2012 Hopped Up Caribou Beer Fest at Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen on Saturday, July 14. The Hopped Up Fest features a mouth-watering barbecue and live music by Cook County’s Most Wanted in the mountain side beer garden from 3 – 6 p.m. Beer lovers will have... READ MORE >
WTIP Community Radio will broadcast two primary election candidate forums live from the Grand Marais studios. WTIP’s Jay Andersen and Rhonda Silence of the Cook County News-Herald will share the questioning, with the public invited to call in or e-mail questions before or during the broadcasts on Tuesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 26 from 6 – 7 p.m. each... READ MORE >
The Cook County Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, has announced that six grants totaling $11,427 were awarded to nonprofit organizations serving the Cook County area. Established in 2003, this year marks the eighth consecutive year of grant making for the Fund, which has awarded over $50,500 to date. “Our board is very pleased... READ MORE >
