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A rumble strip in the Lutsen area - Photo by Rhonda Silence

North Shore listening to rumble strips

Last week the Minnesota Department of Transportation hosted a “Listening Session” to provide information on the installation of side-shoulder rumble strips on Highway 61.

Intensive training at Cook County Emergency Services Conference

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Emergency Services Conference took place Friday and Saturday, April 27-28.

North Shore meteorologist set to retire

Joe Friedrichs-

Carol Christenson spent more than three decades working as a meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth.

Grand Portage Tribal Council primary election results in

Rhonda Silence-

The primary election held to fill two vacancies on the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Tribal Council is complete.

Difficult driving conditions near the Caribou River on Highway 61. Photo by Jean Cochrane

Spring storm makes driving difficult on local roadways

A spring blizzard on the North Shore has caused treacherous road conditions for Cook County and the surrounding region.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Search for new Sawtooth Mountain Clinic CEO continues

It was a busy meeting for the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Board in late April.

Joe Radinovich. Submitted WTIP file photo

Radinvoich tenders his resignation with Iron Range board

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A prominent Iron Range Democrat who was hired for a civil service position after the job posting time was shortened from 21 days to 24 hours has resigned.

A look at the Law Enforcement Log, April 16-22

Each week the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provides a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center in the past week.

Taiga Design+Build earns national recognition for Grand Marais home

Rhonda Silence-

There are three new homes along the new Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais, constructed by Anton Moody of Taiga Design+Build.

Grand Portage Tribal Chair candidate Marie Spry

Talking with Tribal Council candidate Marie Spry

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is holding a primary to fill two vacancies on the Tribal Council, the positio