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Cooperation Station children on a winter outing - Photo courtesy of Cooperation Station

Grand Marais child care facility could close due to staffing shortage

There are a number of efforts underway at this time to try to find a solution to the lack of child care in the community.

Gunflint Trail Fire Department relies on lakes - and lots of hose - for fires

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At the beginning of January, WTIP spoke with Grand Marais Fire Chief Ben Silence about a program in the city of Grand Marais that asks residents to “Adopt a Fire Hydrant” by clearing the l

A medical bag, containing Narcan and nitro has gone missing from the Tofte Fire and Rescue garage. Submitted photo

Tofte township seeks public help after Fire & Rescue break-in

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Tofte township Supervisor Craig Horak has asked the community for help in finding out who broke into the Tofte Fire and Rescue garage and took equipment and radios.

Representative Ecklund ready for new legislative session

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Minnesota legislators are preparing for the first session of 2022. WTIP caught up with District 3A Rob Ecklund for an update as he prepares for the new year at the Capitol.

Fighting fire in winter is especially challenging, as seen in this Dec. 2008 fire at Caribou Highlands. File photo R. Silence

Learning more about winter water sources for firefighters

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At the beginning of January, WTIP spoke with Grand Marais Fire Chief Ben Silence about a program in the city of Grand Marais that asks residents to “Adopt a Fire Hydrant” by clearing

Senator Tina Smith -- Photo courtesy of Tina Smith's office

Legislation aims to rebuild public health departments in Minnesota and other states

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Similar to healthcare facilities across the country, public health departments are struggling to find employees to fill important jobs as the COVID pandemic continues.

The Carlson family will be converting the former Loons Nest Gift Shop to a coffee shop. Photo courtesy of the family

Coming this summer--a coffee shop on the Gunflint Trail

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WTIP likes to share news of local businesses -- new businesses, new owners, milestone achievements.

A crane lifts the Hjørdis at North House Folk School in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

North House Folk School staff and others rally to give Hjørdis a lift

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Often referenced as the flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, North House Folk School’s Hjørdis had a holiday season to remember.

North House Folk School master plan could bring changes to historic waterfront structure

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The North House Folk School campus has seen a lot of changes since the school's founding in 1997.

Grand Marais fire hydrant - Photo by RaeAnne Silence

Grand Marais Fire Department asks residents to "adopt a fire hydrant"

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The winter of 2020-2021 brought a total of 56.5 inches of snow to the North Shore. As 2021 ended, our seasonal snowfall had already totaled 56.5 inches.