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North Shore Storm photo by Michelle Ketola

North Shore hockey update December 28

Each week during hockey season, Jeff Asmussen updates us on the North Shore Storm hockey teams. The report includes scores and stats from the North Shore Storm b

North Woods Naturalist: Tamaracks

Typically tamaracks drop their needles in winter much the same as deciduous trees…but sometimes they don’t.

Previewing the 2018 Gunflint Mail Run

The Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race is an annual event held in early January to celebrate the history and beautiful winter way of life here in Cook County. The 2018 race will take place Jan

Community conversations: The 2017 Cook County tax survey

This past September a property tax survey was compiled and distributed by a group of local residents formed under the name 'Concerned Citizens for an Affordable Cook County.' The purpose of th

North Shore hockey update December 21

Each week during hockey season, Jeff Asmussen updates us on the North Shore Storm hockey teams. The report includes scores and stats from the North Shore Storm b

Minnesota Vikings extend special invitation to Jennifer Rue

Through the generosity of the Minnesota Vikings and Hotel Ivy, Cook County staff were able to provide an employee battling cancer a special trip to a Vikings game on Dec. 17.

Learning about Hanukkah with Gary Latz

Rhonda Silence-

Hanukkah 2017 began on Tuesday, December 13 and ends Wednesday, December 20.

Local youth demonstrates holiday spirit by returning lost cash

Need a story to brighten your day? Rhonda Silence talks with a very special young man.

GES Kindergarten students sing Christmas Carols

Fifteen members of the kindergarten class at Great Expectations School recently came to WTIP to record Christmas Carols. Thank you to teacher Ann Mundell for arranging this delightful afternoon!

Alpine Vikings on the slopes

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The Cook County Vikings Alpine team is competing at Giants Ridge in Biwabik today, December 15. Racing started at 11 a.m.