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"Behind the Work" is a regular feature on WTIP. Each segment focuses on an individual and the work they do in the region. "Behind the Work" is dedicated to exploring people’s lives, what they do to get by, and the contributions people make to the community. It is not only an exploration of people’s livelihoods, but also and exploration of their passions and hobbies.

Arts, cultural and history features on WTIP are made possible in part by funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Eric Larsen

Eric Larsen is a polar explorer. His expeditions bring him around the world and into school classrooms to discuss the environment and global warming.

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Staci Lola Drouillard

Staci owns and operates Lola’s Sweetlife Bakery in Grand Marais out of the old church now known as Betsy Bowen’s Studio. Tucked into a small kitchen, about 200 square feet, Staci makes deluxe cakes for all occasions, scones, muffins, pies, cookies and more.
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Ann Curtis

Ann Curtis is head of the Cook County Schools ISD 166 Cafeteria. She serves school breakfast and lunch daily and makes the majority of the meals from scratch.
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Marco Good

Marco Good runs Beautyway Horselogging. He and his draft horses perform a variety of jobs from logging timbers to giving old-fashioned sleigh rides in the winter.
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Chuck Petek

Chuck Petek has been a barber in Grand Marais for 41 years. Chuck does more than just cut hair; he’s a shoulder to lean on for many and is always willing to listen. He’s privy to much of the town gossip and holds people’s secrets dear.
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Shannon Perkins

Shannon Perkins, like many Cook County residents, works more than one job to get by. Shannon has a college degree in social work but picked up many odd jobs to make things work in Cook County.
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Dave Seaton

Dave Seaton is a luthier or instrument maker. His primary focus is guitar making and repair. His guitars are played by prominent musicians including local artist Michael Monroe. Dave’s workshop is located halfway up the Gunflint Trail on Hungry Jack Lake.
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Peggy Staples

Peggy Staples is a waitress at South of the Border in Grand Marais. She’s not afraid of early mornings or cranky customers, and she knows how to sling hash brown potatoes!
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Elaine Erickson

Elaine Erickson is a full-time clerk at the Grand Marais Public Library.

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Amanda Drake

Amanda Drake is a trained farrier with a passion for horses. She sought out training while still in high school, making her not only the only farrier in town but the youngest too!
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