Local News
North House purchases more property in Grand Marais
Rhonda Silence-There has been no official announcement from the North House Folk School in Grand Marais about the purchase of a nearby parcel of land in Grand Marais.
Forest Service extends public comment period for ski hill expansion to December
Joe Friedrichs-The Forest Service is extending the public comment period for an additional 45 days for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) analyzing the proposal to expand Lutsen Mountains Ski Area.
'Rock snot' algae arrives in more North Shore rivers
Joe Friedrichs-In 2018, WTIP and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources advised anglers and hikers to be aware that a species of freshwater algae called didymo, also known as “rock snot,” was iden
Biden administration deals Twin Metals project near BWCA massive setback
Joe Friedrichs-The Biden administration dealt a serious blow Wednesday to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, ordering a study that could lead to a 20-year ban on mining upstream f
Border Route Trail 'impassable' after possible tornado rolls through BWCA
Joe Friedrichs-The National Weather Service in Duluth continues to research and analyze a possible tornado in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Clearwater Lake.
WTIP to host climate change discussion with 1854 Treaty Authority scientists
Joe Friedrichs-Coinciding with the international climate talks in Scotland next month, WTIP is hosting a community conversation on Thursday, Nov.
Electric bills likely to go up for Arrowhead co-op members if ski hill expands
Joe Friedrichs-Earlier this month, the U.S.
Tim and Beth Kennedy reflect on being Grand Marais business owners
Rhonda Silence-Birchbark Books & Gifts on First Avenue in downtown Grand Marais is closing its doors after over 25 years in business.
New business dots the Lutsen landscape with geodesic domes
Rhonda Silence-WTIP likes to share news of local businesses -- new businesses, new owners, milestone achievements.