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Finland Cooperative Store completes new mural

Folks driving down the hill into Finland on Hwy 1 will notice a big change on the side of the Finland Co-op store – a new mural has been completed.

Smell smoke? It’s Ontario!

If you’re smelling smoke in Cook County this week, it’s blowing down from huge wildfires burning to the north.

Pastor Kris Garey talks about her governor father

Kristin Garey is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hovland. Her father was the 31st governor of Minnesota, Karl Rolvaag and her grandfather was a famous Norwegian immigrant novelist.

Weekend News Roundup for July 16

Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.

Lima Green Project field trip Monday

The Forest Service is currently accepting public comments on a proposal for forest vegetation management in the mid Gunflint Trail area. The Lima Green Project area encompasses nearly 49,000 acr

State shutdown could impact Fishermen's Picnic

The state government shutdown is hitting close to home. Fishermen’s Picnic is just around the corner.

Community Fund announces 2011 awards

The Cook County Community Fund has granted more than $11,000 to nonprofit organizations in Cook County for 2011.

Rep. Dill says budget negotiations are stalled

The state government shutdown is entering its third week and there is still no end in sight. District 6-A Rep. David Dill called this morning on his way out of St.

Weather report: summer forecast and summer clouds

Summer fair weather is with us for a while, though there may be showers this weekend.

Report highlights effects of climate change on Great Lakes parks

Climate change is already damaging the fragile ecosystems of major national parks near Minnesota and throughout the rest of Great Lakes area.