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Former Grand Marais resident Robert Saethre is an engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Photo courtesy of Robert Saethre

Grand Marais man working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Robert Saethre, a 1983 graduate of Cook County High School, is now working as an electrical engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee.

Christmas in Grand Marais - Photo by David R. Johnson

A WTIP roving report of Christmas memories

Rhonda Silence-

As Christmas approached, WTIP Community Radio reached out to some of listeners to ask if they had a favorite holiday memory to share.

Cook County Girl Scouts share thoughts on Christmas

Rhonda Silence-

Cook County Girl Scout Troop 4279 in Grand Marais is as excited about the holidays as anyone can be.

Sled Dogs, Cold Toes and a Gal from Texas Podcast: Episode 4

In episode four of the Sled Dogs, Cold Toes and A Gal from Texas Podcast, Anastasia learns about driving in snow, cleaning up after dogs and what neighbors do when help is needed in the North Woods.&n

Holiday songs by GES students

Great Expectations School Bearcubs (kindergarten) and Fawns (first-graders) visited WTIP this week to sing holiday songs for you.
Enjoy!

Northern Gardening: Bee-friendly gardens

December's Northern Gardening is about "Bee Friendly Gardens for Native Bees". Host Diane Booth is joined by Elaine Evans, U of M Extension educator and bee researcher.

Taylor Everson was St. Lucia at the 2019 Julefest at Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Photo courtesy of the family

A St.Lucia family tradition for Taylor Everson

Rhonda Silence-

The “queen of lights,” St. Lucia, visited Grand Marais on Saturday, December 7.

Community conversation with a master herbalist and naturopath

Master Herbalist and Naturopath Gigi Stafne completed a month-long residency at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais this fall.

Northern Lights in Cook County. Photo by Travis Novitsky

'Dark Sky Memories' from Grand Portage

Joe Friedrichs-

Shelley McIntire is a longtime resident of Cook County and a member of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

Photo courtesy Cook Cook County Alpine Ski team.

Alpine team practicing for upcoming season

Sterling Anderson-

The Cook County Alpine ski team got off to an early start on the 2019-2020 season with plenty of early cold temperatures and snow. By mid-November, the team was on the slopes and able to practic