Local News
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser for Chiapas, Mexico - July 4th
-The First Congregational Church of Grand Marais and St. John's Catholic Church have parterned together to put on an ice cream social on July 4, from 6-8 p.m at the First Congregational Church.
North House Offering Classes on Northwoods Cuisine and Soba Noodles
-North House Folk School will be offering two classes on foods at the end of July. WTIP volunteer Mark Abrahamson spoke with instructor Eric Edgin about these classes on North Shore Morning.
Grand Marais Art Colony features artist Tim Pearson at July 5 Exhibit Opening
-July is a busy month for the Grand Marais Art Colony. In addition to their annual Arts Festival, there will also be an artist exhibit starting this Saturday featuring the work of Tim Pearson.&nb
Violence Prevention Center Update: July 1
-Jodi Yuhassey and Lucy Perpich of the Violence Prevention Center talked to WTIP about resources available to those suffering from PTSD associated with domestic and sexual violence, while also providin
The 9th Annual Hovland Arts Festival
-Every year, artists get together at the Hovland Arts Festival to display and sell their works.
Home Energy Improvement Program helps working families
-The AEOA (Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency) is offering a Home Energy Improvement Program with funds from the IRRR
Volunteer Opportunities available at the Dragon Boat Festival this July
-Ainslie Kincross and Matthew Brown of the North Shore Dragon Boat Festival talked to WTIP about the upcoming event, how to get involv
Upcoming Gypsy Moth Quarantine
-A gypsy moth quarantine is due to take effect in Cook and Lake counties as early as July 1, 2014.
Wilderness Outpatient Treatment Program offering counseling and Rule 25 Assessments
-WTIP talked to Greg Barnier, the director of Wilderness Outpatient Treatment Program, a program that offers drug and alcohol addiction counseling and Rule 25 assessments in Cook County.