Hospital Board Election
I recently took the opportunity to attend a District 2 Hospital Board candidate forum conducted by Mr. Sam Usem and Dr.
October 2024
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What We Have to Lose with Cuts to Federal Education Funding
Recently, presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested eliminating the Federal Department of Education and cutting federal education funding by half or completely. After discussing these cuts, he asked, 'What do you have to lose?' As a resident of Cook County, a father, and someone deeply invested in our children’s education, I want to answer that question clearly—because what we stand to lose is significant.
Pellet Gun Incident at Cook County High School: Officials Stress No Harm Intended, Swift Response by Staff and Admin
A pellet gun was confiscated from a student at Cook County High School on October 15, 2024, according to a memo sent by District 166 Superintendent Chris Lindholm. According to school officials, the incident was handled promptly and professionally.
Minnesota DNR announces annual public land sale
Online auction to be held Nov. 7-21
Maples in all of their colorful glory
Maples in all of their colorful glory
Fire Prevention Week at Birch Grove School in Tofte
The Tofte Fire Department did its annual presentation at Birch Grove School for Fire Prevention Week on October 10th. The kids were provided with workbooks, games and junior firefighter helmets.
WTIP Receives National Recognition to Strengthen Local News
On October 16th, WTIP North Shore Community Radio was named a Press Forward grant recipient. WTIP joins this inaugural, historic cohort of more than 200 local newsrooms across the country that are filling critical information gaps and working in service of our communities, thanks to funding from Press Forward, the nationwide movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news.
Arrowhead Transit Celebrates Success at MPTA Annual Conference
Arrowhead Transit had a successful first dayattheMinnesotaPublicTransitAssociation (MPTA) annual conference, which marks its 42nd year and is being held at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato.
Bruce Todd Kerfoot
Bruce Todd Kerfoot was born December 13, 1938 to Justine and Bill Kerfoot. He passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2024 at the age of 85.
Robert R. ‘Bob’ Olson
Robert R. “Bob” Olson, 79, of Grand Marais Minnesota died Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at North Shore Health in Grand Marais.