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WTIP Radio Waves Music Festival hits all of the right notes

WTIP North Shore Community Radio welcomed 110 musicians to the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior, September 8 through 10 as part of the Radio Waves Music Festival. This was the 16th annual event, which is a celebration of local music and community on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The festival is organized by WTIP Community Radio and brings together a diversity of musical acts that span many genres.

Moving on

We in Cook County have been applauded for our recycling efforts even though we’re among the few communities that still have to sort and deliver our own recycling. We are also proud to have three—yes, THREE—secondhand stores in our tiny community: First & Second Thrift Store, Oddz ’n Endz, and the Recycling Center.

BEYOND REASON

The Acorn In the warmer months, I spend a lot of time in the backyard, often beneath the cooling shade of our giant oak tree. On occasion I’m sans shoes and socks.

Send a little sunshine

I love getting cards in the mail. Little surprises that friends and family are thinking of me. But like phone calls, it works both ways. If I want to receive cards, I need to send cards. I recently found an article called 15 cards you should write as soon as you can. My plan is to pick up a box of cards and start this project right away. The summer is winding down. Fall will soon be here and then, as we all know, short days and long winter nights. Cards will bring a cheeriness to our lives. Even with the cost of postage, the joy you will be sending is priceless.

Double Chocolate Cheerful Cupcakes

Ingredients For the cupcakes: • 1 cup (4 1/2 oz) all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup (2 oz) Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted. • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 cup (200g/7 oz) sugar • 3/4 cup buttermilk • 1/2 cup canola oil • 2 large eggs • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Method 1.

Happy Hikers will venture to White Sky Rock

The Happy Hikers will trek to White Sky Rock and Lake Agnes on September 20, 2023. The Happy Hikers will climb to the White Sky Rock overlook, and then up the new stone staircase and hike through the woods to the lovely Lake Agnes and Hunter’s Point.

Rec Park is up from last year

While August revenues were flat compared to last year, the Grand Marais Rec Park is up seven percent overall from 2022, said Rec Park Director Dave Tersteeg, who was addressing the park board at the September 5 meeting.

Surveys show Telehealth is a useful tool for Cook County residents

What do Cook County residents think about their internet access? On behalf of the Department of Employment and Economic Development Office of Broadband Development (OBD), Wilderness Health listened and surveyed Cook County residents as part of a statewide plan to understand the stories behind internet and digital access.

Reading Is Magic!

Grand Marais Public Library invites the community to Reading Is Magic, a magic show that encourages youths toward a lifelong love of reading. Performed by Chaz Misenheimer, this free public event happens at the library on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.