The Cook County Salvation Army Service Unit’s “Merry Christmas for Kids” is in full swing. There is a Christmas tree at the North Shore Federal Credit Union decorated with lovely tags—each bearing the name of a young person and a description of something on his or her wish list. This year’s project is directed toward children in Cook County 17... READ MORE >
With the holiday season here, it’s time to trim Arrowhead Electric’s mitten tree! Donations of new and homemade mittens, gloves, hats, neck warmers and scarves for distribution to the local Salvation Army will be accepted in the Lutsen office lobby until Dec. 16. Last year, donations made it possible to warm over 40 local adults and children. Arrowhead Electric also... READ MORE >
Cook County Emergency Management Director Jim Wiinanen, together with volunteer Tyler Howell, made a presentation recently to the Grand Marais Lions at Sven and Ole’s on Broadway. The presentation focused on family emergencies and what to do when the bad thing happens. In addition, they presented an outline of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. This program consists of... READ MORE >
Are you ready to get wild? WDSE Cooks is ready for you! Sixteen local cooks went wild with host Juli Kellner for the PBS 8 cooking show “W” is for Wild! What’s on the menu? How about roasted venison with wild mushroom pudding, wild rice bread, or cheesy wild rice soup? That’s just the hint of the line-up. Tune in... READ MORE >
A joyful tradition continues this month, with the 2011 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The count will be held Saturday, December 17 in the Grand Marais “counting circle.” People to watch bird feeders and to walk and drive in the circle are needed. The counting area is a 7.5-mile radius circle from a point 3 miles south of the middle... READ MORE >
In a tourism community, customer service is everyone’s job, whether it is giving helpful directions to a visitor, knowing where someone can snowshoe and ski, or being patient and courteous with slow-moving summer traffic. Tourism development as a community endeavor will be the focus of At Your Service on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cook County... READ MORE >
Susan Spies, facility manager at Carefree Living Silver Bay, today announced that a Christmas Tea will be held on Sunday, December 18, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., in celebration of the facility’s one-year anniversary. The event will be open to the public. In keeping with the holiday spirit, we are asking those who attend to bring a non-perishable food item... READ MORE >
Is your website enabled for iPhones, Android phones and, increasingly, tablets? Marketing strategies for mobile media are different than regular websites. Learn to connect with customers using smart phones including how to design and utilize mobile websites, mobile apps, QR codes, location-based services, and digital coupons. Don’t know what these are? You will know once you’ve attended this class and... READ MORE >
The WTIP Youth Radio Project has been in the news several times lately as the radio station has recruited a new group of teens to take part in the program. An added incentive for students just may be international acclaim! Three commentaries from WTIP’s Youth Radio Project students have been selected to air on Germany’s Radijojo, the World Children’s Radio... READ MORE >
Registration and equipment pick-up for boys and girls ages 8 – 15 who will be participating in Cook County Youth Recreational Hockey will be Thursday, Dec. 8. From 5:00 – 6:30 in the warming house next to the Community Center hockey rink in Grand Marais. There are no fees to participate. Equipment can be rented for $25, to be returned... READ MORE >
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