Beargrease cancelled, Gunflint Mail Run resurrected
Before the first running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in 1980, there was the Gunflint Mail Run. On Monday, January 30 and Tuesday, January 31, 2012, locals plan to revive the race in Grand Marais—one of the only snow-covered spots in the state. Full Story
Darrell Smith named “Friend of EMS”
On January 21, Darrell Smith of Grand Marais was awarded the 2011 Arrowhead EMS Association “Friend of EMS Award.” Arrowhead EMS presents this award each year to an individual whose contributions to emergency medical services have impacted the Arrowhead region either within their community or throughout the region. Full Story
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The “people’s choice” winner of the 2011 business holiday lighting contest was the Blue Moose on the west end of Grand Marais. Full Story
WTIP seeks topics of interest
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. Full Story
Family questions hospital medication, pain management policies
During the public comment period of the Cook County North Shore Hospital Board meeting on January 19, 2012, Tod Sylvester of Grand Marais addressed the hospital board to express concern about the treatment of his mother, who died November 11, 2011 at the North Shore Care Center. Full Story
School board back to considering four-day week
With ISD 166’s financial adviser recommending that the district avoid dipping into its fund balance any lower than the equivalent of 20 days of operation and the school heading that direction very quickly, the school board looked at budget reduction options at its January 17, 2012 regular meeting. Full Story
School trust lands important in federal-state BWCAW land exchange
When Minnesota became a state in 1858, the federal government gave it sections 16 and 36 of every township, or their equivalent, so that the state could use the natural resources on that land to help pay for public education. This is known as school trust land. Full Story
CCLEP hires a coordinator
Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) received funding last fall for a part-time coordinator position for 2012. Virginia Danfelt was hired for this half-time position to handle administrative duties of the almost four-year-old nonprofit and assist the board in advancing their goals. Full Story
Blogger workshop is Feb. 4
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. Full Story
Precious Waters showing at Congregational Church
Everyone is invited to a see the film Precious Waters — a documentary which explores the issue of proposed sulfide mining in northeast Minnesota. Full Story
Family game night giveaway is back
Last year Gene’s Foods promoted family game nights by giving away board games and goodies. The grocery store is doing it again. Each Saturday in February, a drawing will be held to see who will receive a game to take home and share with the family. Full Story
Knowledge Worker: What it is, how to be one
“Knowledge worker” is one of those biz-talk terms that is so broad it can be nearly impossible to pin down. Carpenters build things. Retailers sell things. Housekeepers clean things. So what do knowledge workers do? Well, lots, as it turns out, much of which involves using computers and the Internet. Full Story
Tax return assistance again offered locally
In 1985 Jane Mianowski and “Pappy” Wright began helping senior citizens with their federal income tax returns under the IRS/AARPsponsored program called Tax Councilors to the Elderly (TCE). They were joined in 1986 by Harriet Walsh and Thelma Hedstrom, who just retired from this program last year. Full Story
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