Local News
Rep. Dill predicts special session
-The end of this year’s legislative session is drawing to an end and District 6-A Rep. David Dill expects it to go into extra innings.
Sen. Al Franken talks about privacy concerns in the mobile device age
-Minnesota U.S. Senator Al Franken chaired his first Judiciary subcommittee hearing on privacy in the Google and Apple era of mobile communications. Sen.
Severe weather is reviewed by NWS meteorologist
-Severe weather patterns hit northwestern Minnesota, but missed the North Shore…still rain is in the forecast. According to the weather bureau, April was a crazy weather month.
Changes may be in store for health care in county
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Bike Rodeo is Thursday, May 12
-Thursday is the day for the Bike Rodeo in Grand Marais. It’s a time when kids get their wheels checked, helmets fitted and pick up tips on safe riding.
Cemetery cell tower controversy heats up
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Dr. Bob Pratt shares study tips in "The Academic Warrior"
-Do you know how to study properly? Cook County Higher Education will kick off their first Guest Lecture Series with Dr. Bob Pratt on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 PM.
Duluth author Danielle Sosin talks about her latest book
-Duluth author Danielle Sosin is well-known both in Minnesota and nationwide for her works of fiction, including Garden Primitives and her latest book, The Long-Shining Waters.
Weekend News Roundup for May 7
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Commissioner talks about community center meetings
-On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 and 11, public meetings will be held in Grand Marais and Tofte on the proposed new community center.