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County staff and election judges are waiting to accept mail ballots and to help voters at the Cook County courthouse

Everything you need to know on Election Day in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Voter turnout is traditionally very high in Minnesota, as nearly three-quarters of eligible Minnesota residents cast a ballot on average over the past four general election cycles, the highest voter t


A mix of rain and snow led to icy road conditions

Slippery roads lead to several crashes on Sunday

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The rain and snow mix that fell on Sunday, November 4 played a role in a number of car crashes in Cook County.
 


Green Party candidate for MN Senate Paula Overby 10-31-18

Green Party's Paula Overby visits Cook County

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Election season continues and so does campaigning. This week WTIP was visited by Paula Overby, the Green Party endorsed candidate.


National Weather Service

Significant snow could impact roads Sunday

Rhonda Silence-

A winter storm watch has been issued for Sunday morning through Monday, November 5. According to the National Weather Service, Cook County could see snow totals of 6 inches or more.


 

Forest Service shares plans for logging, prescribed burns near the Gunflint Trail

Rhonda Silence-

An open house was held Nov. 1 at the Gunflint Ranger Station in Grand Marais to discuss the Kimball Vegetation Management Project Area.


 

DNR issues permits for PolyMet copper-nickel mine

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced that it has issued permits for PolyMet Mining’s proposed NorthMet mining project in northeast Minnesota.


 

DNR addresses wolf concerns in advance of firearm deer hunting season

Joe Friedrichs-

This fall there were reports in Cook County of wolves encroaching on hunters, in particular, bear hunt


One of the new homes on Second Street in Grand Marais - Photo by Mary Somnis

Concerns, corrections on Nordic Star homes

Rhonda Silence-

The North Shore community has been watching One Roof Community Housing and the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) work together on housing projects for several years now.


Submitted photo

Sex trafficking prevention training now required at North Shore hotels

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Human trafficking is a public health issue and a violation of human rights that occurs throughout the world and in communities across Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.