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Checking in with MnDOT as Highway 61 construction begins

It is construction season. That is definitely the case in downtown Grand Marais and it has been confusing for many drivers.

Cook County sign at the Cook-Lake county border - Submitted photo

Cook County COVID case count climbs as vaccine eligibility expands to children 12 and up

Joe Friedrichs-

The case count for COVID-19 in Cook County continues to climb with multiple cases reported over Mother’s Day weekend and to start the second full week in May.

ISD 166 narrows superintendent search as candidates emerge

Rhonda Silence-

School District 166 is moving along with the hiring of a new superintendent. WTIP’s Rhonda Silence reports on the hiring process at a special meeting Monday, May 10.

Unglued is a book by Jeff Zuckerman. Submitted photo

Author event to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Cook County Public Health & Human Services recently announced a virtual event with Jeff Zuckerman, author of Unglued: A Bipolar Love

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

Senator Tina Smith shares thoughts on BWCA analysis, potential legislation

Rhonda Silence-

There has been a great deal of news about the possibility of copper-nickel mining in Northeast Minnesota, here in the state, as well as on the federal level.

Map of prescribed fires for May 8 and 9 on Superior National Forest. Image courtesy of US Forest Service

Forest Service preps for prescribed fires over Mother's Day weekend

Joe Friedrichs-

Staff with the U.S. Forest Service on Superior National Forest are going to attempt to burn up to 100 acres of federal land over Mother’s Day weekend (May 8 and 9).

Voyageur II returning to Grand Portage to resume Isle Royale trips

A sign that spring has arrived is the journey of the Voyageur II returning from its winter home in Duluth to Grand Portage.

North Shore state parks could shut down in July as Senate GOP objects to 'clean cars' rule

Joe Friedrichs-

A collection of elected officials in the Minnesota Senate say they would be willing to block funding for all of Minnesota's state parks this summer, including the collection of parks on the North

Cook County Chamber hiring a member relations manager

Rhonda Silence-

Since the Cook County Chamber was formed about eight years ago, Executive Director Jim Boyd has been the only employee, working under the direction of a very dedicated chamber board.

Grand Portage reports new COVID-19 case, but overall number still low

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has been diligent in its efforts to keep COVID-19 from spreading in the community.