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WTIP hosts county commissioner primary forum - District 4

The Cook County primary ballots have been mailed. They need to be returned on or before Aug. 11 and in the meantime WTIP is holding two live on-air primary forums.

Musician Derek Smith, formerly of Grand Marais, is making his living with music in New Zealand - Submitted photo

Grand Marais musician Derek Smith in New Zealand on COVID-19

Rhonda Silence-

Derek Smith grew up on the North Shore and is well known locally for his musical talents. In fact, he has been a guest performer on WTIP.

WTIP hosts county commissioner primary forum - District 2

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County primary ballots have been mailed. They need to be returned on or before Aug. 11 and in the meantime WTIP is holding two live on-air primary forums.

The Grand Marais Lions hope to open the Fishburger stand on Aug. 1-2. The line will look different this year. Photo R. Silence

Grand Marais Lions working to present music, fishburgers and fireworks in August

Rhonda Silence-

Fisherman's Picnic was cancelled for 2020 because of the concerns over COVID-19.

Grand Portage Tribal Councilman John Morrin shares thoughts on Washington football team name change

Rhonda Silence-

Members of Minnesota Native nations gathered at the American Indian Center in Minneapolis on Monday, July 13, to celebrate the announcement that the Washington NFL team would no longer be called

North Shore Health Care Foundation Update - Valerie Eliasen

WTIP's North Shore Morning host, Mark Abrahamson talks with Valerie Eliasen for the North Shore Health Care Foundation update.

LSProject: John Linklater - Superior National Forest woodsman and game warden

Northern Minnesota has had its share of skilled woodsmen and canoeists, including John Linklater.

Quetico Ranger Janice Matichuk shares an update with WTIP

Joe Friedrichs-

Janice Matichuk is the longest serving ranger in the history of Quetico Provincial Park.

Who is this masked woman? It's Cindy Giles, a Cook County Meals on Wheels delivery person. Submitted photo

Celebrating community volunteers: Meals on Wheels going strong

Rhonda Silence-

WTIP’s summer pledge drive is a celebration of volunteers—the people who share their time and talents with WTIP North Shore Radio.

Fireworks on the Grand Marais harbor, July 4, 2020 - Photo by David R. Johnson

Celebrating community volunteers: Putting on a light show

Rhonda Silence-

WTIP’s summer pledge drive is a celebration of volunteers—the people who share their time and talents with WTIP North Shore Radio.