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A special Scandinavian celebration: Julefest 2018

The “queen of lights,” St. Lucia, visited Grand Marais on Saturday, December 15, one of the longest, darkest, days of the year.

Christmas Blues - Carly Puch

North Shore Morning Host, Bob Padzieski talks with Community Education and Outreach Advocate, Carly Puch for the Violence Prevention Center about holiday stresses.

JV boys swept the podium at the Cook County invite – Elijah Blanck, 3rd; Ray Dressely, 2nd; and Cy Oberholtzer 1st

Good showing for Alpine team at Cook County Invite

Rhonda Silence-

Alpine Ski Coach Charles Lamb said KooKoo at Lutsen Mountains was in great shape for the opening meet, the Cook County Invite on Friday, December 14.

Andrea Orest and her family. Submitted photo

New health improvement coordinator Andrea Orest visits WTIP

Andrea Orest was hired in late November to be a statewide health improvement partnership (SHIP) coordinator in Cook County.

George Washington Pines - Field Trip with Gunflint Ranger

Gunflint District Ranger, Michael Crotteau will lead a "Field Day with the Public" to George Washington Pines to discuss what the Kimball Vegetation Management Project will mean to the area.

Scott and Chris Mehlhaff in one of the luxurious rooms at Best Western Plus - Superior Inn on the Grand Marais waterfront

A look inside Best Western Plus - Superior Inn in Grand Marais

Rhonda Silence-

The Best Western Plus - Superior Inn in Grand Marais underwent major renovations over the last year. The exterior got a fresh northwoods look that everyone can see.

Historic Cook County: Shipwrecks in the Grand Marais Harbor?

Lake Superior is well known as a graveyard for many shipwrecks, but some people might be surprised to learn that at least two ships have the Grand Marais Harbor as their final resting place.

Dark Sky Festival to be held in Cook County

Cook County is home to some of the darkest skies in the country. This weekend, Dec.

Small Town Lip Synch Challenge hits West End

Rhonda Silence-

In October 2018, a group of creative Cook County residents decided to launch a “Small Town Lip Sync Challenge,” similar to those produced by police departments across the United States.

It's Christmas Bird Count time!

The 2018 Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 15, with some birds being counted during "count week" -- three days before and three days after the actual cou