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Sixth Judicial District seeks resolution for citizens with outstanding warrants

The Minnesota Sixth Judicial Branch is holding a "Virtual Warrant Resolution Event" on Tuesday, February 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wolf reports near Grand Marais leave some feeling uneasy

Joe Friedrichs-

Wolves traveling and hunting near the North Shore is a common occurrence each winter.

Lake County could follow Washington NFL team by changing lake name

Joe Friedrichs-

There is a public hearing Jan. 26 in Lake County to consider changing the name of a local lake currently identified by a racial slur.

Appointments fill up for COVID vaccination event in Cook County this week

Joe Friedrichs-

Less than 24 hours after registration opened to the public, an event to vaccinate Cook County residents who are age 75 and older this week is full.

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

Cook County residents 75 and older can be vaccinated for COVID-19 this week

Joe Friedrichs-

Note: All time slots for the vaccination event Jan. 28 at the community center are now full. The next sign up date will be Monday, Feb. 1.

Lutsen township still needs a supervisor candidate

Rhonda Silence-

The Lutsen township had its first meeting of 2021 on Tuesday, January 19 via Zoom.

As educators get vaccinated, Cook County will release important next steps on Monday

Joe Friedrichs-

Many questions continue to swirl throughout Cook County regarding the vaccination process for local residents amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Tyler Howell, in front, and friend Craig Peterson at recent mobile blood drive. Submitted photo

Grand Marais man passes blood donation milestone

Rhonda Silence-

According to the Memorial Blood Center, every two seconds, someone needs blood. And because blood cannot be synthetically made, there is no substitute. Only volunteer donors can save lives.

Some healthcare workers in Cook County declining to get COVID-19 vaccine

Joe Friedrichs-

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact nearly every aspect of society, dozens of Cook County residents – including numerous healthcare workers – are opting not to get the vaccine eve

EDA approves funding for Hedstrom Lumber employee housing project

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority -- the EDA -- met on Tuesday, Jan. 12 and as it often is, housing was a major topic on the agenda.