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The tiny animal shelter on the Grand Marais waterfront needs to be moved soon. File photo by Rhonda Silence

Sheriff working to find home for dog pound

Rhonda Silence-

At recent meetings of the Grand Marais City Council and the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority, work gets under way for an improved boat launch at the Grand Marais Recreation Park


Trail Center Restaurant employee Gloria Longsoldier, of Pine Ridge, SD - Photo courtesy of One Spirit Employment

One Spirit Employment worker recruitment program launched

Rhonda Silence-
For decades, North Shore businesses have faced challenges finding enough workers to fill jobs. Sarah Hamilton of Trail Center is one of those business owners.

Cook County logo. WTIP file photo

COVID vaccine eligibility expands, case count increases in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Local public health officials announced on WTIP this morning that 400 vaccines will be administered this week in Cook County during an event Thursday, March 18, at the community center in Grand Marais


Cook County Sheriff's Office - logo courtesy of Cook County Sheriff's Office

Emergency 911 service restored in Cook County

Rhonda Silence-
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has announced that the 911 emergency system is back in service. The outage began at 1 p.m. 

Sarena Nelson and Clair Nalezny have joined Steve Surbaugh as the co-owners of Cascade Vacation Rental. Photo courtesy of CVR

Changing management at Cascade Vacation Rentals

Rhonda Silence-
Cascade Vacation Rentals has become a very well-known company in our community and to visitors to the area.

Cook County Sheriff's Office - Photo by Rhonda Silence

A look at the February law enforcement log

Rhonda Silence-

Throughout the month the Cook County Sheriff's Office provides a brief summary of calls made to the law enforcement center.


Grand Portage Tribal Council Member John Morrin presents a blanket to Ty Olson. Photo by Joe Friedrichs

Ski For Fire journey ends successfully in Grand Portage at Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

Ty Olson completed his 250-mile journey across the boundary waters border lakes this week. He ended his journey at Lake Superior at Grand Portage.