Ski through the beautiful Superior NationalForestona2kmtraillit with dozens of candle luminaries on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. during the Sugarbush Trail Association’s 2012 Candle Light Ski/Hike. For those wishing to snowshoe, a half-mile section of the Superior Hiking Trail will be lit as well. Last year over 100 people enjoyed the event at the Oberg Mountain Trailhead... READ MORE >
The Cook, Lake and St. Louis County DFL co-hosted a candidates’ forum Jan. 27 at the Clair Nelson Community Center in Finland. More than 50 people from the three counties came to hear 8th Congressional District DFL candidates Jeff Anderson, Tarryl Clark and Rick Nolan discuss the issues. People in the audience were invited to write questions for the candidates... READ MORE >
The Cook County Ridge Riders held the first snowmobile drag races of the year on Devil Track Lake on Saturday, January 21. Racing began at noon and despite cold weather and wind on the lake, a number of racers came out to compete. Prizes were awarded to the first and second place finishers in four snowmobile size classes—600cc, 700cc, 800cc... READ MORE >
An informal get-together is being planned at the Superior North Outdoor Center (the bike shop) in Grand Marais on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. to talk about biking. The meeting is open to all female bikers. Talk will be about possible rails to trails trips, organizing a bike maintenance class, and showing some slides of the 260-mile Katy Trail... READ MORE >
Hamburger recipes are being sought until Feb. 15 for WDSE’s H is for Hamburger. From hot dishes to hors d’oeuvres, meatballs to meat loaves, soups to stews— the list goes on and on. There’s good reason. It’s easy to work with; it’s affordable; it’s delicious and it has health benefits. When made well and eaten in moderation, hamburger provides calcium,... READ MORE >
What could be better than focusing on fibers in the heart of winter? Over Presidents’ Day weekend, Feb 15-20, North House Folk School and the Grand Marais Art Colony in Grand Marais will host the second annual Northern Fibers Retreat celebrating all manner of fiber craft. On the schedule are over 25 inspiring courses including weaving, bead embroidery, origami, and... READ MORE >
Snow has arrived and with it, Nordic skiers will have the chance to make tracks and history on the nation’s largest groomed ski trail system. The Volks Ski 400km will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 as part of Winter Tracks, the county’s 10-day family-friendly celebration of winter. This non-competitive event brings enthusiasts together in an attempt to cover the... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Association has awarded Barbara Young the 2011 Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Associations’ Volunteer of the Year award. Barbara accepted her award from President Shannon McKeeth at the 2012 Explore Minnesota Tourism Convention in Rochester, Minn. on Jan. 25. Barbara and her husband Ted were one of the original 13 members of the Minnesota Historic B... READ MORE >
Local author, blogger and entrepreneur Susan May Warren will conduct an all-day workshop on modern marketing techniques from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Cook County Higher Education’s North Shore Campus. Cost is $75, which includes lunch. In this two-part Saturday class, Marketing 101 starts with the basics of marketing: What is it? What are the elements... READ MORE >
WTIP North Shore Community Radio is committed to serving and responding to the needs of its community of listeners. As we begin the New Year, we’d like to hear what local issues are on your mind, what you and your friends and associates are talking about, and what concerns do you have for our community. Your ideas will help inform... READ MORE >
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