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Highway 61 pavement planing project begins April 29
Staff report | May 03, 2019
A pavement planing project was scheduled to begin Monday, April 29 on Highway 61 in St. Louis County. The area being planed stretches from the Crow Creek to the Gooseberry River. Motorists will encounter lane closures, Mondays through Thursdays in the areas where the work is taking place. There will be no lane closures on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. The... READ MORE >

Local artists, organizations receive grants from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
Staff report | May 03, 2019
Local Cook County artists and organizations were awarded grants from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council on March 21, 2019. Arts Learning Grant Greg Mueller of Lutsen was awarded a $2,440 Arts Learning Grant to support the North Shore Community Pour, an interactive, learning experience in cast metal sculpture for 2019 Grand Marais Arts Festival attendees. Participants will create sand molds... READ MORE >

Campsite Kids— A summer program for K-5th grade
Staff report | May 03, 2019
Registration is now open to attend the summer program at Birch Grove. The campsite is located in the woods behind Birch Grove Community School, complete with tents, hammocks, picnic tables, activity centers, and bonfire pit. Great summer “woodsy” fun for children K-5th! To attend, kids must have completed kindergarten. Camp runs from June 10 to August 23, Monday – Friday... READ MORE >

North House and the Art Colony to offer two weeks of summer camp
Staff report | May 03, 2019
Summer art and craft camps at North House Folk School and the Grand Marais Art Colony are week-long day camps for youth ages 5 – 14 (or entering grades K-8). As a camper you will try out lots of skills while making new friends and having fun! Kids will be in a small group while they learn from instructors who... READ MORE >

Be aware of bears this spring; DNR lists tips for avoiding conflicts
Staff report | May 03, 2019
Homeowners are reminded to be aware of bears this spring and check their property for food sources that could attract bears. “Bears are roaming around now with the loss of snow and warmer weather, so interactions with people have started in many areas of Minnesota,” said Eric Nelson, wildlife damage program supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources. As bears... READ MORE >

North Shore Winery announces distributor partnership with Vinocopia
Staff report | April 26, 2019
North Shore Winery is pleased to announce a new distributor partnership with Vinocopia, Inc. of Minneapolis. This new partnership will allow North Shore Winery to distribute its red and white wines across the state. “We continue to be amazed by the support of our customers and wanted to offer our wines in restaurants and liquor stores across Minnesota,” said Chuck... READ MORE >

Caregiver appreciation luncheon May 8
Staff report | April 26, 2019
Care Partners, with support from the Opp Hvidston Foundation, is hosting a Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon on May 8 at Naniboujou Lodge. Caregiving for a parent, spouse, or older friend or neighbor can be challenging. You are invited to join other caregivers in the county to enjoy a delicious luncheon, a short panel of caregivers, and leisurely time to visit, enjoy... READ MORE >

Superior National Golf Course to open Mountain 9 on April 26
Staff report | April 26, 2019
Superior National at Lutsen will open the Mountain 9 on Friday, April 26. The Mountain 9 is located adjacent to the Sawtooth Mountains and the scenic slopes of Lutsen Mountains Ski Area, and will be open daily for the season. Early season golf overlaps late season skiing at Lutsen Mountains offering two weekends to golf and ski. According to Heath... READ MORE >

Grand Marais area fisheries office announces survey work
Staff report | April 26, 2019
Each year, fisheries staff from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Grand Marais area office conducts fisheries surveys and assessments to monitor changes in fish populations, and to evaluate management strategies. Survey methods and their frequency vary based on the types of information needed to make management decisions for individual lakes and streams. Large lakes with heavy use are surveyed... READ MORE >

Lutsen 99er youth scholarships now open
Staff report | April 26, 2019
The Joynes Youth Challenge, powered by Darn Tough Socks of Vermont, is thrilled to offer 100 scholarship entries into the 2019 Lutsen 99er on June 29, 2019. Here’s what you need to know: Scholarships entries are available for youth riders in grades 7-12. Scholarship entries are available for the following distances: 19 miles, 39 miles, and 69 miles. For more... READ MORE >
