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On the farm in Cook County

Agriculture is hardly the first thing folks think of when they picture Cook County. In fact, many people think the cold climate and difficult soil make it almost impossible to grow food here, but all that doesn’t stop Nick Wharton and his family from trying. WTIP’s Barbara Jean Johnson has this report from our ongoing series on homesteading in Cook County.


 

Large archaeological find unearthed offshore in Grand Portage

Last week in Grand Portage an unexpected archaeological find occurred in Lake Superior just offshore from the historic national monument.


 

Local arts organizations receive ARAC grants

The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council recently approved grant applications
totaling over $159,000 to be awarded in McKnight/ARAC Artist Support Grants,

 

Behind the Work: Randy Schnobrich

This edition of Behind the Work focuses on Randy Schnobrich, woodworker and fine craftsman. With more than 20 years of woodworking under his belt, Randy has built everything from cabins to dogsleds, commissioned furniture to custom doors. Randy also teaches several woodworking classes at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais. 

 

Three poets featured in Grand Marais reading Friday

April is Poetry Month and three poets from Duluth will be in Grand Marais to read from their work on Friday.

 

Musical comedy with a blood lust opens in Silver Bay

A huge plant that likes human blood. No it’s not a new 3-D horror flick, it’s a musical comedy.

 

Making maple syrup is a sticky business

Syrup season is in full swing on the North Shore. This year, sap in the Arrowhead ran before the rest of the state, forcing syrup produces to kick operations into high gear much earlier than usual.


 

March 27 Weekend Art News

The Stations of the Cross exhibit at the Grand Marais Art Colony continues through Easter Sunday with extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.


 

Art News for March 20 weekend

"Stations of the Cross" opens at the Art Colony at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Betsy Bowen submitted the painting at left for the exhibit.


Stations of the Cross by Rose Kadera Vastila

“Stations of the Cross" opens Sunday at Art Colony

During the up-coming Easter season, a special exhibit is being hosted at the Grand Marais Art Colony.