Local News
Bonding plan includes Lutsen Mts. water system
-Gov. Mark Dayton today released a $775 million construction plan that includes money for a water pumping system for the Lutsen ski resort and its neighbors.
Sen. Bakk discusses upcoming legislative session
-The Minnesota Legislature is back in session next week. One of the Minority Leaders in the Senate is 6th District Senator Tom Bakk. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Sen.
Beargrease dog sled marathon cancelled
-The John Beargrease Board of Directors has announced the cancellation of the 2012 race. Poor snow conditions will not allow the race to be run safely.
Weekend News Roundup for January 14
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
City takes steps for legal action in pool stalemate
-The Grand Marais Mayor and city council members have instructed their attorney to investigate taking legal action against the swimming pool consulting firm they say is holding the city hostage.
ISD166 and teachers hold “frank” negotiations
-Negotiators for Cook County Education Association and Independent School District 166 met on January 10 to continue contract negotiations for 2011-2013.
Dupre to give up McKinley quest
-After 19 days alone on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, Grand Marais adventurer Lonnie Dupre is back in the small town of Talkeetna.
BWCAW winter access increased
-More of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been reopened to winter campers near where the Pagami Creek fire burned last fall.
Acting Forest Supervisor takes over on Superior National Forest
-Tim Dabney has taken on responsibilities as Acting Forest Supervisor on the Superior National Forest beginning the first of the year. He will fill the position following the retirement of long-t