Local News
The Wilderness Classroom adventure is at the half-way mark
-Dave and Amy Freeman, with their companion Fennel are on a 12,000 kayak, canoe, dog sled journey from the west coast to Grand Portage.
Community Center project could go on hold soon
-Cook County Commissioners are concerned that the City of Grand Marais does not have a place at the community center project table.
Budgets and more budgets: Grand Marais starts the process
-Grand Marais Mayor Larry Carlson says the city will be meeting regularly through the rest of the year to put the 2012 budget in place.
Rep. Cravaack talks about debt ceilings, “Cut, Cap and Balance” and more
-Eighth Congressional District U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack spoke with WTIP’s Jay Andersen on “Daybreak” July 28.
County OKs one percent money for Arrowhead broadband project
-The cost of fiber optic has increased as has the determination to make the county’s broadband system as long-lasting and trouble free as possible.
More Asian carp DNA found near Lake Michigan
Associated Press (AP)-Scientists have turned up more genetic evidence of Asian carp above an electric barrier designed to keep them from invading the Great Lakes.
Rain, but then sun for Dragon Boats
-The weather looks wet for Tuesday night and Wednesday, but it’s looking good for the Dragon Boat Festival this weekend. That plus bow echoes and big billowy clouds.
ISD166 will again need to borrow as state sets aside aid
-As a part of the agreement reached by Gov. Dayton and legislative leaders, the bills recently signed into law once again will use school districts to help balance the budget.
Third Thursday Community Conversation with local businesswoman Jan Sivertson
-She’s been an active businesswoman for decades -- both in Cook County and Duluth.
Current Ontario Fire Conditions
-The smoke you may smell is coming from fires in Northwest Ontario.