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Voting took place at all three Cook County townships on March 9. File photo by Rhonda Silence

Very low turnout for March 9 township elections

Rhonda Silence-

March 9 was election and annual meeting day for North Shore townships--Lutsen, Tofte, and Schroeder. Elections took place in person, with COVID-19 protocols in place.


Coronavirus, COVID-19. Image courtesy of the CDC

New cases of COVID-19 reported in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported among Cook County residents in recent days. Among those who tested positive were a man in his 50s, another in his 30s and a local woman in her


Schroeder resident Steve Schug casting his vote in 2020. Things look different this year. File photo by Rhonda Silence

Township annual meetings and elections look different this year

Rhonda Silence-
Tomorrow, March 9 is election and annual meeting day for our local townships--Lutsen, Tofte, and Schroeder.

Vaccinations for Cook County will continue throughout 2021. WTIP file photo

Some Cook County residents 55 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine

Joe Friedrichs-

Cook County Public Health officials announced today on WTIP that Sawtooth Mountain Clinic patients age 55-64 with certain underlying medical conditions or social stressors are now eligible to receive


Small Business Development Center Consultant Pat Campanaro - Submitted photo

SBDC consultant offers assistance with COVID business relief loans and much more

Rhonda Silence-
Local businesses have until March 15 to apply for a modified COVID-related business relief loan.

Local fire departments taking part in a live fire exercise in 2019. File photo by Rhonda Silence

Grand Marais Fire Department seeking members

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At the beginning of the February 24 Grand Marais City Council meeting, the council approved the hiring of a new firefighter, Patty Wilson, for the Grand Marais Fire Department. 

Ambulance and emergency responders. WTIP file photo

Cook County resident famous for hockey career found dead in treatment center

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A member of the “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team and longtime Cook County resident has died at a treatment center for mental illness.


Ty Olson during his 'Ski for Fire' journey in 2021. Submitted photo

Minnesota man nears Lake Superior after 250-mile journey with a cause

Joe Friedrichs-

Ty Olson is a 32-year-old filmmaker who lives in Minnesota.


WTIP building. Archived photo

WTIP hosts community conversation one year into pandemic

Joe Friedrichs-

It’s been one year since WTIP started its coverage of the coronavirus and reporting local news on the COVID-19 pandemic.