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Ecklund talks soil and water funding, proposed jail expansion

Every Thursday morning while the Minnesota Legislature is in session, the WTIP news team checks in with District 3A Representative Rob Ecklund to hear an update from the Capitol.

Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - WTIP photo

A look at the Law Enforcement Log

Rhonda Silence-

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.

A contested race for Lutsen township supervisor

Rhonda Silence-

The official filing period to run for office on the local township boards closed in mid-January and township elections are coming up next week, March 12.

Sarah Somnis is running for reelection as supervisor on the Tofte Town Board - Photo courtesy of the candidate

Tofte voters to select supervisor and treasurer

Rhonda Silence-

The official filing period to run for office on the local township boards closed in mid-January and township elections are coming up next week, March 12.

Local government representatives exchange information

Representatives of Cook County, the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the

Possible drug use at Cloud Cult concert sends three to hospital

Joe Friedrichs-

Lutsen – During a recent sold-out concert by the Duluth-based band Cloud Cult at Papa Charlie’s on Ski Hill Road, emergency responders were called to the scene to assist people ex

A new section of Gitchi Gami Trail is under consideration for Lutsen - Image courtesy of ARDC

Planning in progress for Gitchi Gami State Trail in Lutsen

Rhonda Silence-

When complete, the Gitchi-Gami State Trail will be an 89-mile paved bicycle trail between Two Harbors and Grand Marais.

Four Canadian wolves released at Isle Royale

Joe Friedrichs-

Four more wolves arrived to Isle Royale National Park in recent days.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

2019 permits for BWCA now available, system working

Joe Friedrichs-

Reports were mostly positive this morning as many anxious paddlers, canoe outfitters and resort owners hoping to book a permit for the 2019 paddling season in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Visit the airport to see sights like this 1938 Stinson Reliant, restored by Roy Aero Service. Photo courtesy of Mike Raymond

Aviation enthusiasts invited to learn more about Arrowhead Eagles

Rhonda Silence-

For more than a decade, a loose-knit group of pilots and community members has hosted a fly-in pancake breakfast at the Cook County Airport, as a way to get the community interested in aviation.