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LANSING, MICHIGAN  ~~   April 22, 2020 (LSN)  The Michigan Public Service Commission today put on hold Enbridge Energy LP’s application seeking siting approval to replace and relocate the portion of the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac while the MPSC takes public comment and considers the company’s request for a declaratory ruling on whether new siting authority from the MPSC is needed for Enbridge to construct this segment. 

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RED ROCK, ONTARIO   ~~~  April 22, 2020  (LSN)  Due to public health concerns as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Live from the Rock Folk Festival originally scheduled to take place Aug. 7-9, 2020 has now been canceled. 

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COOK COUNTY, MINNESOTA  April 10, 2020  (LSN)  In order to protect the health and safety of our community, we have cancelled summer programming through August 31, 2020, including all on-site classes and activities, and our annual Arts Festival.

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COOK COUNTY, MINNESOTA  March 18, 2020  (LSN)  The Grand Marais Art Colony Staff, Board, and volunteers are united in a proactive approach to mitigate the impact and spread of coronavirus in our region. As an anchor institution in the Arrowhead Region arts community, it is imperative to lead through our actions. We put the public interest ahead of our own.
 
The commitment to postpone or cancel programs is one we take seriously, with profound care and concern for the livelihood and vitality of working artists, our instructors, program participants, as well as our dedicated staff and volunteers.

 

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COOK COUNTY, MINNESOTA  March 12, 2020  (LSN)   As you are aware, there are several confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State of Minnesota. The Grand Marais Art Colony is taking precautions as the safety and health of our students, staff, artists, visitors and volunteers is a top priority. 

Some of the actions we are currently taking include stepped-up cleaning of our buildings and our staff have taken on added responsibilities for cleaning surfaces we touch frequently such as door handles, handrails, tools, equipment, counter tops, etc. with disinfectants

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THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO,  February 25, 2020  (LSN) Heritage. Ownership. Nimbyism. Environmentalism. Consumerism. Reconciliation. The wit and wisdom of playwright Drew Hayden Taylor returns to the Magnus stage with a satirical look at the contemporary cultural debate in Canada. In a story based on actual events from the recent past, wild rice is at the centre of the battle in Cottagers and Indians – a humorous dramatization of an increasingly bitter conflict in cottage country.
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HERMANTOWN, MINNESOTA  February 20, 2020  (LSN) –  Congressman Pete Stauber issued an invitation to high school students who reside in Minnesota’s Eighth District to enter the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Every year, Congress holds an art competition to highlight talented young artists throughout the nation. The winner from each Congressional district will have their artwork displayed in the United States Capitol for the following year.

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MADISON, WISCONSIN  January 24, 2020  (LSN)  State Representative Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield) issued the following statement on the three bipartisan bills signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers

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Thunder Bay, Ontario  January 23, 2020  (LSN)   After a brief but thorough renegotiation process, TBSO President Linda Penner and TBSO Music Director Paul Haas are pleased to announce the renewal and extension of his contract with the Thunder Bay Symphony for the next four years.

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Thunder Bay, Ontario  December 3, 2019  (LSN)   Get ready to pack your bags—because the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is giving you another chance to win a fabulous Dream Vacation for two!

After launching the 2nd Dream Vacation Lottery on November 16th, last year’s top volunteer lottery ticket seller, Ken Boshcoff picked up 50 of the 1,500 tickets for this year’s lottery. Everyone who purchases a ticket from him (or any other seller) has two chances to win.