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Charles Skinner and Tom Rider during construction of the new gondola, 2015. Photo courtesy of Lutsen Mountains

Tom Rider talks about sale of his share of Lutsen Mountains

On January 5, Lutsen Mountains announced a change of leadership at the North Shore ski hill.

Matthew Schmidt in the 2022 Gunflint Mail Run. Photo by Katie Mumm

WTIP talks with musher Matthew Schmidt about Gunflint Mail Run victory

With fresh snow falling on the Gunflint Trail area Saturday morning, a collection of local, regional and national mushers took to the trail for the 2022 Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race.

Deadline to file as township candidate is January 11

Rhonda Silence-

Each year in March, the three West End townships—Lutsen, Schroeder, and Tofte—hold their annual meetings and elections.

Beaver activity near the North Shore. Photo by Tom Gable

Study analyzes beavers as 'ecosystem engineers' near North Shore rivers

Joe Friedrichs-

A new study shows the critical role beavers play in regulating water storage along the North Shore.

New Marathon owners Sam and Sabby Bains with former owners, Lynn and Craig Schulte. Photo courtesy of Steve Bragg, Calhoun

New owners for Grand Marais Marathon

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Marais Marathon gas station/convenience store has new owners.

Process to hire first HRA director begins in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

The start of the new year brings ambitious expectations for the recently formed Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) board in Cook County.

Cook County currently in 'most severe' phase of COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Friedrichs-

Local healthcare resources are strained at this time and a fresh surge of COVID cases driven by the omicron variant is expected to cause further stress.

Lynx tracks in Cook County. WTIP file photo

Growing snowpack in 2022 good news for some species near Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

Heavy snowfall near Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters region was the key topic in many conversations across the WTIP listening area to wrap up 2021.

Greenwood Fire on Friday, August 20. Photo courtesy of US Forest Service

A look back: WTIP's top news stories from 2021

Joe Friedrichs-

Though local outdoor and environmental news coverage remains a primary focus of the news department, 2021 saw a mix of local, state and national issues covered by WTIP.

Ice fishing for trout opens New Year's Day for lakes located entirely within BWCA

Joe Friedrichs-

The ice fishing season for trout on inland lakes located entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness opens Saturday, Jan. 1.