The seventh season of Native Report continues at 8:30 p.m. April 5 with features on Andy Wells, Spirit Little Cedar Tree, and Barrow Whalers of the North (Part 3). The popular show, seen locally on WDSE PBS North 8, Duluth, will introduce viewers to entrepreneur Andy Wells; highlight the Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe and explain the significance of the... READ MORE >
The Cook County Food Shelf will receive over $2,421 after a March 25 fundraiser. Three local churches agreed to participate in partnership with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans by taking a special designated offering for the local food shelf at church services Sunday, March 25. According to Gwen Lenz, the food shelf board secretary, these donated funds will be used to... READ MORE >
Spring boat shows are popular this time of year, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds residents to review dock and boat lift canopy regulations before investing in new equipment to ensure it will meet current standards. Canvas watercraft canopies are allowed; however, boat lifts with metal or other hard-surface roofing do not meet current Minnesota statutes. State... READ MORE >
Unseasonably warm weather is inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors. It is also creating some hazardous conditions. Ice on the lakes is deteriorating sooner than usual and may not be safe for travel. Also, water temperatures are barely above freezing. At the same time, as snow cover disappears, dead grass and leaves are dried by sun and wind, making... READ MORE >
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested an alleged deserter from the U.S. Air Force at the Grand Portage port of entry on Saturday, March 10. Caleb May, 21, of Biloxi, Mississippi was taken into custody by CBP officers upon his entry into the United States after a check of his identification revealed that he was the subject of a... READ MORE >
Celebrate spring on the North Shore with NSMA’s annual community celebration of the outstanding musical talent in Cook County. This year’s Local Musicians Showcase features a wide variety of musical styles, from jazz to folk, classical to bluegrass. Performers include Briand Morrison, the Flute Reed River Band, Erika Haglund and Bill Beckstrand, SkyBlue, Myron Bursheim, and Svoh. The showcase begins... READ MORE >
There is a lot of truck traffic on Highway 61 and truckers should know about a new law now in effect regarding the use of cell phones. In response to a growing number of accidents, the U.S. Department of Transportation has prohibited interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles. The new law went... READ MORE >
Cook County Higher Education in collaboration with Lake Superior College and the North Shore Care Center will be offering the Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide training course beginning Thursday, March 27. The eight-week course, taught by instructor Mark Abrahamson, will meet from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on three Saturdays from 8 a.m. to... READ MORE >
The 3rd Annual Easter Egg Fundraiser for Kids Plus will be held Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Center. Once again, there will be photos with the Easter Bunny, indoor ice skating, an Easter egg hunt, refreshments and much more, including an Easter Cake Contest. Community bakers are invited to bring a decorated cake for... READ MORE >
Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) Commissioner Tony Sertich is holding a series of 10 listening sessions for the public across the agency’s service area this spring. Two of the sessions are on the North Shore. “As we plan our future investments, we want to gather input on how we can better assist business, community, and workforce development in... READ MORE >
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