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Lutsen - the juvenile eagle rescued on the North Shore in August 2020 is now living at The Raptor Center. Photo courtesy of UMN

The Raptor Center shares an update on Lutsen eagle

Rhonda Silence-

Back in August 2020, WTIP shared the story of a young bald eagle that cause

Grand Portage hosts community leaders, legislators

Rhonda Silence-

Although the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa recently sent a lett

Pike Lake Road construction project continues to crawl forward

Joe Friedrichs-

Financial reshuffling and other factors are leading to a decrease in the amount of money Cook County will use to improve Pike Lake Road, according to the local highway engineer.

Representative Rob Ecklund answers questions on mining, ski hill expansion and more

Rhonda Silence-

Rob Ecklund, our District 3A Representative, visited the North Shore on October 29-30, for what has become an annual tradition.

Moose cow and twins on the Gunflint - Photo by Colin Smith

Spring bear hunt in Grand Portage leads to reduction in moose calf predation

Joe Friedrichs-

Wildlife researchers in Grand Portage continue to analyze data related to calf mortality in the region’s moose population.

Fallen trees line the Border Route Trail after a storm Oct. 10 in Cook County. Photo courtesy of the US Forest Service

National Weather Service confirms tornado rolled through BWCA in early October

Joe Friedrichs-

A tornado with wind speeds between 111-135 mph swept through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness earlier this month, knocking down trees and making a popular hiking trail impassable in sections.

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Grand Portage responds to Cook County Chamber letter about ski hill expansion

Rhonda Silence-

The proposed expansion of Lutsen Mountains ski hill onto approximately 500 acres of nearby U.S.

Baptism River research focuses on brook trout after hot, dry summer in 2021

Joe Friedrichs-

Like many rivers and streams along Minnesota’s North Shore, the summer of 2021 was challenging for the Baptism River.

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa flag. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Treaty rights under consideration as Lutsen Mountains aims to expand

Joe Friedrichs-

Officials with the U.S. Forest Service say input from three Chippewa bands will play an important role in determining the possible expansion of Lutsen Mountains, a ski resort on the North Shore.

Vaccine boosters available for more Cook County residents in November

Joe Friedrichs-

Booster shots will be available in early November for some Cook County residents.