People who like fishing should also like natural shores and vegetated shallow areas in lakes and rivers. Why? Because good fish habitat means more fish. Most fish, at some stages in their lives, are dependent on shoreline and shallow water habitat. Rock and gravel bottoms in lakes and rivers are spawning areas for many game fish, like walleye. They also... READ MORE >
Finding a new job in today’s market is often a stressful and long-term process. According to the Federal Reserve’s latest report, the overall unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent of the labor force in June, the highest since 1982. The longterm unemployment rate — the proportion of the labor force that has been out of work for at least 15... READ MORE >
WTIP North Shore Community Radio celebrated two anniversaries recently. Thursday, April 29 marked 12 years of WTIP’s service, and April also marked Deb Benedict’s ninth year as executive director. Throughout its 12 years of service, WTIP has worked to serve its listeners. When Benedict came on board, she worked to embrace opportunities to build relationships and serve the station’s everincreasing... READ MORE >
WTIP Community Radio offers a lot of interesting programming. There’s the Sidetracks music show, Classic Country with Carl Solander, School News, and of course Viking sports. There’s also the always-informative AM/PM Calendar shows. But did you know that WTIP is one of your best sources of information about what’s happening at the Cook County Board of Commissioners? It is—our county... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Art Colony received two grants and the Grand Marais Playhouse one grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC). The Art Colony will receive $4,000 to increase the hours of its part-time staff person. This will allow the administrator more time to focus on strategic planning for marketing and programming. A second award of $5,990 will be... READ MORE >
Although hours of daylight have increased and trees are starting to leaf out, the change of seasons can be a hard time for some people. Frequent weather changes and gray days can be tiring. Do you know the symptoms of depression? Do you know the difference between a case of “spring fever” and depression? The Human Development Center in Grand... READ MORE >
Each year 250,000 Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest before they reach a hospital. Bystanders or emergency personnel can save many of these lives using CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). At least eight lives have already been saved by law enforcement officers or emergency medical personnel using defibrillators donated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Mdewakanton... READ MORE >
Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc., in a cooperative effort with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, is hosting a series of videoconferences through June to encourage conversations across the state about rural – urban connections that impact individual lives, communities, and work. The goal is to foster increased innovation and job growth by leveraging the strengths of rural and... READ MORE >
The Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to join in its 40-Year Celebration on Friday, May 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at the courthouse. Over the lunch hour, Dave Boe, Duluth staff assistant for Congressman Jim Oberstar, and Ron Shelito, North Region supervisor of Minnesota’s Board of Water and Soil Resources, will share their experience and... READ MORE >
Dust off your bike and put on your walking shoes during the first annual Get Active Cook County Week May 17-23. The event is designed to increase physical activity by encouraging walking and biking. Participants are asked to pick up a packet and register at Superior North Outdoor Center (the bike shop), 13 S. Broadway in Grand Marais, by May... READ MORE >
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