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Lifelink 3 Flight Paramedic Jason White - Submitted photo

Paramedic Jason White: from ambulance to medical helicopter

North Shore residents often hear and see emergency medical helicopters flying overhead, transporting critically ill or injured patients to Duluth hospitals.

Dappled Fern Fibers' Dorothy Broomall and Mary Ellen Ashcroft. Photo credit - Renee Kinworthy

A poetic beginning for Dappled Fern Fibers

Rhonda Silence-

WTIP likes to share news of local businesses -- new businesses, new owners, milestone achievements. Our latest offering is about

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Addressing the 'million-dollar question' about vaccine preventing the spread of COVID-19

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Vaccination events for the coronavirus continued this week in Cook County, including an event Feb. 18 for local residents who are age 65 and older to get the vaccine.

Health Care Foundation honors health care heroes

Rhonda Silence-

The North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF) hosted something that is quite rare in these COVID-19 pandemic days--an in-person gathering.

Tofte Treasurer Dan Shirley. WTIP file photo

Tofte treasurer hoping someone comes forward to serve

All three West End townships are preparing for their annual elections and town meetings on Tuesday, March 9.

Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha. Submitted photo

State auditor shares update on Cook County housing issues, pandemic relief

Joe Friedrichs-

Julie Blaha is Minnesota’s state auditor. Among many other objectives and duties, she oversees nearly $40 billion spent annually by local governments in Minnesota.

Sylvia Galbraith, owner of 47 Degrees North - Photo courtesy of 47 Degrees North

47 Degrees North marks the spot for local quilters

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Sylvia Galbraith, a former Cook County resident, moved back to the North Shore in 2019 after 20 years away. This fall she launched a new business in her former hometown of Lutsen.

MnDOT and Cook County Chamber preparing for road construction

Rhonda Silence-

Although the major concern about our roads at this time is whether or not they are icy or snow-covered, planning continues regarding this coming spring's reconstruction of Highway 61 through

Nick Cusick is the public information officer for Cook County and North Shore Health. Submitted photo

Cook County and North Shore Health hire public information coordinator

Joe Friedrichs-

Nick Cusick is a name, voice and face many in Cook County will become familiar with in the months and potentially years ahead.

EDA welcomes new board member, considers HRA

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) met on February 9 and after welcoming a new board member tackled a variety of issues, including continued discussion of the possi