Local News
Rep. David Dill interviewed on the current legislative session
-David Dill is the DFL Representative from District 6A. He spoke with WTIP’s Jay Andersen recently on “Daybreak”. His health and the state budget were main topics.
First Thursday Community Conversation for March: a 1% sales tax update
-On November 3rd 2009, Cook County voters overwhelmingly approved a 1% local option sales tax.
Gypsy moth fight returns to North Shore
-Be prepared, airplanes will once again fly the skies over the North Shore in pursuit of gypsy moths. In fact, this spring will be the biggest aerial combat ever.
Township elections are Tuesday, March 8
-Township elections and annual meetings will be held Tuesday, March 8 in Lutsen, Schroeder and Tofte. Polls are open between 5 an 8 p.m., with the annual meetings to follow.
Weekend News Roundup for March 5
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Inuit stone sculptor to be in Grand Marais this month
-Inuit sculptor David Ruben has gained worldwide recognition for his carvings for over 30 years. In 1988, he was named to the Sculptors Society of Canada.
Hovland Arts Festival is over Fourth of July weekend
-Area artists are gearing up for this summer’s Hovland Arts Festival. This year in addition to featuring Grand Portage and Hovland artists, the Festival has opened up to all county artists.