Local News
Doo-Kirk: The Indigenous People's Day resolution and action could have been handled better
-In an interview on WTIP’s North Shore Morning, Commissioner and Board Chair Heidi Doo-Kirk apologized for how the Indigenous People’s Day resolution and subsequent action was handled.
Fall events and activities at the Grand Marais Public Library
-The Grand Marais Public Library offers activities for all ages. WTIP volunteer Yvonne Mills spoke with library director Steve Harsin on North Shore Morning.
Public comments focus board attention on Indigenous People’s Day
-Most of the people filling the commissioner’s room for a special meeting of the Cook County board Tuesday were not there for either of the two items on the agenda.
"Care Giver Coffee" sessions offered by Care Partners
-Care Giver Coffee get-togethers and volunteer training are some of the offerings at Care Partners this fall.
Events offered by the Violence Prevention Center
-"Speak up, even when your voice shakes!" is the topic of tomorrow’s Brown Bag lunch sponsored by the Violence Prevention Center.
Local officials weigh-in on Indigenous People's Day
-Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day? Local units of government weigh-in as controversy grows. WTIP’s Jay Andersen has this report.
Stage Door: End of the season
-‘Stage Door’ takes us behind the scenes at the Grand Marais Playhouse.
October is College Knowledge month at Cook County Higher Education
-Potential students can get help with the tools needed for application to college and training programs.
‘Fishing Through the Ages’ features speakers from three generations, October 9
-‘Fishing Through the Ages’ is the theme of this year’s annual Storytelling Dinner sponsored by the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum. WTIP volunteer Yvonne Mills talked with
Folksinger and songwriter John Gorka performs October 10
-Recognized as innovative and intelligent, folksinger/songwriter John Gorka will perform at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 10.