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A search for childcare in the Duluth area brings up pages of options for parents

Lack of childcare a factor in family leaving community

Rhonda Silence-
Like many parents in the community, Maren Webb had difficulty finding childcare in Cook County. WTIP spoke to her at the start of this series on the childcare situation in Cook County.

Representatives from a variety of agencies gathered for an Emergency Operations Center exercise on November 27, 2018

Emergency Operations Center opened at Community Center

Rhonda Silence-

At about 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, text messages, emails and recorded phone messages were sent out to the community members on the county’s emergency preparedness contact list.


North Shore Health and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic have a unique partnership, officials say.

Visiting officials share thoughts on rural healthcare

Rhonda Silence-
Most WTIP listeners know that North Shore Health and the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic are housed at the same campus here in Grand Marais and that they work together in a variety of ways.

Infants require much more care and attention from childcare providers. - Photo courtesy of Flickr

YMCA seeks to collaborate on childcare solutions

Rhonda Silence-

In WTIP’s ongoing series, Childcare Challenges in Cook County, Rhonda Silence has been learning more about the


The Cook County Community YMCA has caught up with its waiting list of families needing childcare--for now.

Cook County Community YMCA is part of the childcare puzzle

Rhonda Silence-

In WTIP’s ongoing series, Childcare Challenges in Cook County, we’ve been talking to the people involved


The site of the former Human Development Center in Grand Marais. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Human Development Center closes in Grand Marais

Joe Friedrichs-

A community mental health center serving residents in Cook County has closed its doors.


Little ones enjoying playtime - Photo courtesy of Parker Knight, Flickr

A regional look at a local problem--lack of childcare

Rhonda Silence-

WTIP has recognized that a lack of childcare in the community is causing concern locally and regionally. We talked to Bill Hansen, a community leader and board member of the Lloyd K.


 

Lakeville man found deceased at George Washington Pines

Rhonda Silence-

On Nov.15, 2018, while on patrol, a Cook County Sheriff’s deputy noticed a vehicle parked in the parking area at the George Washington Pines Memorial Plantation.


Ballots are recounted Nov. 15 at the Cook County Courthouse. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Anton Moody will remain on city council following recount

Joe Friedrichs-

Anton Moody will remain on the Grand Marais City Council following a recount this morning stemming from the Nov. 6 election.