After the success of the inaugural Lutsen 99er, the series continues June 23, 2012, high above the shores of beautiful Lake Superior. This is a 99-mile (39-mile option also offered) racecourse that takes advantage of the scenery and topography of Minnesota’s North Shore. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. at Lutsen Ski Resort, in Minnesota’s Sawtooth Mountains, overlooking majestic Lake... READ MORE >
Cook County representatives were among the more than 1,000 delegates attending the Minnesota State Democratic- Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) Convention held June 2-3, 2012 in Rochester, Minnesota. Mary Ann Atwood chaired the local delegation, which included Pat Campanaro, Larry Caven, Frank and Barb Dvorak, Denny FitzPatrick, Anton Moody, and Stan Tull. Delegates endorsed incumbent Amy Klobuchar for United States Senate. The... READ MORE >
WTIP Community Radio offers a lot of interesting programming. There’s the Sidetracks and Swing Session music shows, Classic Country, School News, and of course Viking sports. There’s also the always-informative AM/PM Calendar shows. But did you know that WTIP is also a great source of information about what’s happening at the Cook County Board of Commissioners? It is—our county commissioners... READ MORE >
The WOW program (Workers on Wheels) is offering bicycles for summer use in Cook County to international and other out-ofcounty workers. The bicycles will be available at the First Congregational Church UCC, and distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 14. A $40 cash deposit is required, which will be returned when the bike... READ MORE >
As an introduction to 4-H, several Learn about… programs will be held this summer for youths 5 – 8 years old. On Wednesday, June 13 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., kids are invited to Learn about Ducks. Sara Silence will provide an introduction to ducklings. Children will view and learn about raising ducks. Learn about Horses will be held Saturday,... READ MORE >
Local author Susan May Warren of Grand Marais is up for another award. Romance Writers of America, a professional association of more than 10,000 members, has named Warren a finalist in the Inspirational Romance category of the 2012 RITA awards for her book My Foolish Heart. The RITA, the highest award of distinction in the romance publishing industry, recognizes excellence... READ MORE >
The Forest Service has completed its Federal Hardrock Mineral Prospecting Permits Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which analyzes environmental effects of prospecting for hardrock minerals owned by the federal government and located under national forest system lands within the Superior National Forest. No activities are proposed in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or the Mining Protection Area of the... READ MORE >
Cook County High School Principal Gwen Carman is proud to present certificates of excellence to CCHS juniors Mara MacDonell and Sarah Larsen. Mara and Sarah both scored in the top 3 percent of all students in the nation taking the preliminary scholastic assessment test (PSAT). Their scores qualify them for the college plans reporting service. In addition, each student will... READ MORE >
The weeks after Memorial Day are the time when many people begin taking their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) out of the garage for the summer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It’s also a time when the DNR reminds ATV owners and riders to ride safe and ride smart. “The weather warms up, school is out, and it’s... READ MORE >
Vision Circle: The Art of Roy Thomas is the title of a major retrospective featured at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery this summer. Sharon Godwin, director of the art gallery, said the exhibit is an appropriate summation of how this Ojibwa artist interacted with and viewed the world. “The circle of life–birth, life, death, the four seasons, the medicine wheel... READ MORE >
