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A green sweat bee on a wild flower--one of 450 bee species in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Biological Survey

Wild bee survey underway in Hovland Scientific and Natural Area

People visiting the Hovland Woods Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) in Hovland may be surprised to see someone in a flower-filled field waving an insect net.

Builder Matt Groth of Grand Marais Construction working on the water and sewer lines to phase 1 of his project. Submitted photo

Working to build workforce housing: Matt Groth of Grand Marais Construction

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If you type “housing” in the search bar on the WTIP website, hundreds of archived stories will pop up.

Local and regional DNR shares boating safety reminders

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has seen a deadly start to the open-water season in Minnesota.

Are there fewer bear encounters this year?

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers, and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears when heading outdoors, whether for a quick hike or a longer camping trip.

Coast Guard plans to close North Superior Station in Grand Marais

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On June 9, the U.S.

Lisa Bauer is the Cook County Chamber member relations manager. Submitted photo

Cook County Chamber adds member relations manager

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Cook County Chamber Executive Director Jim Boyd sent out a press release this week announcing that the chamber has named Lisa Bauer to its new, part-time position of member relations manager.&nbs

Local governments continue exploration of HRA

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Representatives of the Minnesota Housing Partnership visited Cook County Friday, June 4, to learn about some of the housing projects proposed or underway in the county.

County Planning Commission recommends approval of permit for kennels

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The Cook County Planning Commission met on June 9 and tackled an issue that has historically created some controversy in the county, dog kennels.

Local firefighters experience live fire in training

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A mobile burn simulation trailer came to the Grand Marais Fire Department fire hall on Sunday, June 13, to give local firefighters the opportunity to complete and update their training.

Filming on the North Shore. Photo courtesy of 37th Degree and the Upper Midwest Film Office

Filming wraps up on North Shore, more projects invited

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Back in May, WTIP spoke with Riki McManus of the Upper Midwest Film Office -- an interesting organization, working to bring movie and TV p