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North House Folk School has purchased this corner lot in Grand Marais 10-22-21

North House purchases more property in Grand Marais

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.


The view of the existing Ski Hill area from the Lutsen Mountains gondola. File photo Rhonda Silence

Forest Service extends public comment period for ski hill expansion to December

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.


Researchers collect samples of rock snot on the Devil Track River in Oct 2021. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

'Rock snot' algae arrives in more North Shore rivers

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


Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Biden administration deals Twin Metals project near BWCA massive setback

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


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

Border Route Trail 'impassable' after possible tornado rolls through BWCA

The National Weather Service in Duluth continues to research and analyze a possible tornado in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Clearwater Lake.


1854 Treaty Authority. WTIP file photo

WTIP to host climate change discussion with 1854 Treaty Authority scientists

Coinciding with the international climate talks in Scotland next month, WTIP is hosting a community conversation on Thursday, Nov.


The Kennedy family has grown along with the businesses established by Beth and Tim. Submitted photo

Tim and Beth Kennedy reflect on being Grand Marais business owners

Birchbark Books & Gifts on First Avenue in downtown Grand Marais is closing its doors after over 25 years in business.


A bird's eye view of geodesic dome at Live Klarhet in Lutsen. Photo courtesy of Nicole Leand

New business dots the Lutsen landscape with geodesic domes

WTIP likes to share news of local businesses -- new businesses, new owners, milestone achievements.