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Lake Superior School District - Image courtesy of School District 381

Lake County School District changes policy to require masks for elementary students

Rhonda Silence-

On September 16, the Lake Superior School District, which includes the Two Harbors and Silver Bay schools, reported three positive cases of COVID-19 at Minnehaha Elementary School and one case at Two


Garry Gamble. 2017 photo by Joe Friedrichs

Garry Gamble's run as columnist in local newspaper comes to an end

Joe Friedrichs-

While noting what he describes as “opposing voice(s)” who cast false accusations and a misrepresentation of his words, former county commissioner and local newspaper columnist Garry Gamble


Gunflint Trail sign. WTIP file photo

Reports of cell service on the Gunflint Trail as autumn arrives

Joe Friedrichs-

Word travels fast on the Gunflint Trail, particularly now that people can send text messages and make calls from a cell phone.


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Sarah Waddle named next director of local community center

Joe Friedrichs-

A Cook County resident will be, appropriately enough, the next director of the local community center.


Two huskies were found, apparently abandoned, on the Sawbill Trail on Sept. 21. Photo courtesy of Arrowhead Animal Rescue

Sheriff's Office seeking information on abandoned huskies

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance from the public in locating the owners of two dogs apparently abandoned on the Sawbill Trail in Tofte September 21.


Bull moose in the Boundary Waters. Photo by Kevin Kramer

Environmental issues bring attention to 1854 treaty rights

Joe Friedrichs-

Dozens of bull moose in northeastern Minnesota will likely be harvested this year during a moose hunt by three Chippewa bands in northeastern Minnesota, according to local wildlife officials.


High winds in the early hours of September 21 have caused power outages throughout the county. Photo by Rhonda Silence

High winds cause power outages throughout county

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The Cook County Sheriff’s Office and Arrowhead Cooperative are aware of several power outages in the county in the Schroeder and Lutsen areas and in Grand Portage, due to high wi

Wildfires in the BWCA in August 2021. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service

Mapping out the Boundary Waters' ability to store carbon

Joe Friedrichs-

A new scientific analysis and online mapping tool assembled by The Nature Conservancy will allow land managers and other decision-maker


Deer in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Christa R. via Flickr on Creative Commons

Grand Portage wildlife official working to slow spread of CWD in Minnesota deer

Joe Friedrichs-

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a brain disease found in some deer, elk and moose populations.


Fire grate in the BWCA. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Campfire ban lifted for BWCA, Superior National Forest

Joe Friedrichs-

The campfire ban is over in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.