Local News
Judge nixes proposed 450-foot BWCAW cellphone tower
Associated Press (AP)-A judge has blocked AT&T's plan to build a 450-foot cellphone tower near the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
City Rec Park stays busy through banner summer
-It's been a busy summer so far at the Grand Marais Recreation Park -- and it promises to stay that way into fall. WTIP's Jay Andersen has this interview with Rec Park Manager Dave Tersteeg.
Water quality workshops to focus on landowner participation
-Water quality workshops will be offered in the county later this month.
Stormy weather subsides and Fisherman's Picnic is looking good
-Stormy weather pretty much all around us, but nothing severe and no flooding. There’s maybe a little rain in the forecast for Fisherman’s Picnic weekend.
Fires continue in Ontario as dry weather stays on
-Dry conditions and high winds are causing problems for forest firefighters in Northwestern Ontario.
Dragon Boat Festival reflections
-The 2011 Dragon Boat Festival is history. It was a huge event, with lots of people, vendors, music and, of course those impressive dragon boats coursing through the Grand Marais harbor.
Deer hunting licenses now on sale
-With deer hunting licenses going on sale Monday, Aug. 1, state conservation officials announced new regulations for the coming season.
Commissioners get a look at Superior National recommendations
-To help them decide how to proceed with management and improvement of Superior National Golf Course, the county board hired a golf course consulting firm.
North Shore International Influence
-Wha gwaan! Ahoj! Merhaba! Hello! Summer brings International youth to Grand Marais.
Weekend News Roundup for July 30
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.