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Lane Johnson examines a white spruce that was charred by the Greenwood Fire. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Abundant snowfall could delay risk for wildfires near BWCA and North Shore in 2022

Snow has been a word WTIP references often while sharing forecasts and weather updates during the winter of 2021-22.


The colder the better for canine athletes - WTIP file photo

North Shore set for 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Today (Jan. 30) is the start of the 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.


Emerald ash borer. Photo by Jeff Hahn

Brutal cold works wonders to keep invasive insects away from BWCA, North Shore

January did not mess around in Cook County when it comes to cold weather.


COVID wastewater analysis. Submitted photo by University of Minnesota from Getty Images

Wastewater data provides hope omicron fading in parts of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Medical School ongoing research, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, shows a predicted decline of the omicron variant surge for COVID-19 in the Twin Cities


Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

Cook County resident in early 30s dies from COVID-19

A Cook County resident in their early 30s recently died from COVID-19, according to data share


Winter settles on the Gunflint Trail. WTIP file photo by Travis Novitsky

Visitors, cold weather mean busy times for emergency responders

Winter brings a lot of fun to the Northland – but it can also bring danger.


PolyMet permit process sign. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Reversal of Polymet water permit latest in rulings, changes for proposed mine

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Jan. 24 reversed a decision by state regulators to issue the PolyMet Mining Corp.


Olya Wright is a climate activist who lives in Cook County. Submitted photo

Youth activist asks Grand Marais and Cook County to declare climate emergency

On a day when sub-zero temperatures blanketed Cook County, WTIP aired an interview Jan. 25 with local youth climate activist Olya Wright.
 


Katie Mumm and Parker Slanga outside Fisherman's Daughter in Grand Marais. Photo by Emily Wick

New owners set to take over Fisherman's Daughter in Grand Marais

There will be a new ownership team at Fisherman’s Daughter in Grand Marais next month.