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Boundary Waters portage up the Gunflint Trail. Photo by Amber Kramer

2019 permits for BWCA not available until after Feb. 19

Joe Friedrichs-

After an unsuccessful attempt last week to launch a new system by which permits are purchased and secured for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in 2019, the Forest Service said another attempt


Birch Terrace Supper Club in Grand Marais. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Local restaurant still past due on county loan

Joe Friedrichs-

While speaking directly to members of the Cook County Revolving Loan Committee in October 2018, the owners of the Birch Terrace Supper Club in Grand Marais vowed to pay off their unfilled debt.


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Ely and Gunflint Trail outfitters respond to BWCA permit problems

Joe Friedrichs-

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) visitors dreaming about trips next summer were disappointed when the online permit syst


Blake Freking in the 2019 Beargrease Marathon. Photo by Nace Hageman

Blake Freking wins 2019 Beargrease Marathon

Joe Friedrichs-

The 35th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was the highlight of competition along the North Shore during a brutal stretch of cold weather. 


 

Cook County offers emergency shelter, if needed

Rhonda Silence-

Due to the extreme cold, if anyone needs emergency shelter overnight, please contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Office at 218-387-3030 and assistance will be arranged.


 

Cold weather closures across the county

Rhonda Silence-

The National Weather Service has announced “a period of historic cold temperatures and life-threatening wind chills” through late morning on Thursday, January 31.  For th


 

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.


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Please share your feedback! Fishing in a changing climate series survey

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WTIP recently completed a series about climate change and its impact on North Shore fish and fishing, and we're looking for your feedback!