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Cache Bay is the southeast entrance to Quetico. WTIP file photo by Matthew Baxley

WTIP speaks with Canadian official about active wildfires in and around Quetico

Joe Friedrichs-

There are six active fires burning inside Quetico Provincial Park at this time, including one wildfire approximately 30 miles from Saganaga Lake at the end of the Gunflint Trail.  


Delta Lake Fire in July 2021. Photo by Timo Rova of the US Forest Service

Smoke from wildfires impacts outdoor recreation in BWCA, North Shore area

Joe Friedrichs-

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness have infiltrated the region’s skies this summer.


Cook County courthouse - Photo by Rhonda Silence

COVID pandemic adds new layer to 'workforce burnout' in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

As the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have come and gone in Grand Marais and the county with the highest vaccination


Construction on the Gunflint Trail in July 2021 has impacted the Larch Creek entry point to the BWCA. Submitted photo

Gunflint Trail construction stirs concern from local residents, BWCA visitors

Joe Friedrichs-

Multiple construction projects scheduled for this summer on the Gunflint Trail are sparking concerns among some residents of the iconic roadway that winds from Grand Marais to the edge of the Boundary


Wolves and moose both call Isle Royale home. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Script starts to flip on wolves and moose at Isle Royale

Associated Press (AP)-

In recent years, common sentiments shared between wildlife researchers and visitors to Isle Royale National Park focused on too many moose and not enough wolves.


The Astray Fire from July 2021. Photo by by Brendan O'Neil/USDA Forest Service

Forest Service shares update on campfire ban, BWCA fires

Joe Friedrichs-

A campfire ban remains in place inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and at dispersed campsites across Superior National Forest.


Visit Cook County's Murray the Moose with a fan during the October Moose Madness Festival - File photo by Rhonda Silence

Visit Cook County begins effort to renew local lodging tax

Rhonda Silence-

Visit Cook County, the countywide tourism organization, gave a presentation to the Cook County Board of Commissioners in June.


Gunflint Trail sign. WTIP file photo

Power outage July 12 for upper Gunflint Trail area

Joe Friedrichs-

There will be a power outage on the Gunflint Trail from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 12.


Campfires at disbursed campsites and within the BWCAW are banned effective July 9, 2021. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Forest Service enacts campfire ban in Superior National Forest including BWCA

Rhonda Silence-

WTIP has some very important breaking news for anyone heading into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.


Nick Cusick is the public information officer for Cook County and North Shore Health. Submitted photo

County's public information officer resigns after several months in new post

Joe Friedrichs-

Nick Cusick’s short tenure as Cook County’s public information officer has come to an end.