Local News
Big changes may be in store for ISD166 leadership
-ISD166 Superintendent Beth Schwarz spoke with WTIP’s Jay Andersen Thursday morning about some important discussions that occurred at the school board’s Sept. 28 work session.
County takes first step toward underage drinking ordinance
-The Cook County Board has moved ahead for further consideration, adoption of a new Social Host Ordinance.
County considers a Social Host Ordinance to help curb underage drinking
-A social host ordinance, EDA budget requests and good housing renovation news as well as an up date on county bonding projects.
Fire containment expected by end of the week
Associated Press (AP)-Hundreds of firefighters battling a forest fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness hope to have the blaze fully contained by the end of the week.
Weather to get a little wet and then cool off
-A little rain is expected Wednesday, then the weather turns dry into the beginning of next week.
Wildfire in NE Minn. now 59 percent contained
-Firefighters report another good day battling a wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Pagami Creek Fire is now 59 percent contained as of last night.
Cravaack wants roads before rails
-Republican Congressman Chip Cravaack says he wants the federal government to fix its roadways before spending money on a proposed high speed passenger rail project between Minneapolis and Duluth.
Duluth zoo receives reaccreditation and a state grant
-The Lake Superior Zoo is poised to receive a $320,000 state grant.
Pagami Creek Fire Update for Monday, Sept. 26
-Crews are continuing to make progress against the fire that's been burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for more than a month.