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Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Local physician shares encouraging message ahead of Thanksgiving

In recent weeks media coverage about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including WTIP reporting, focused on Thanksgiving, breaking from traditional family gatherings and limiting social interaction

Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay. WTIP file photo

Administrator shares more information on situation at Silver Bay Veterans Home

Rhonda Silence-

The North Shore was saddened to hear the news on November 20 that COVID-19 has taken the lives of five residents at the Minnesota V

A poignant look back - Kelsey Kennedy welcoming visitors to the store that is no more. Submitted photo

After-fire plans still uncertain for Picnic & Pine

Rhonda Silence-

Anyone with ties to Grand Marais likely knows that a devasting fire destroyed three buildings in downtown Grand Marais on April 13.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay - Submitted photo

Public health on tragic situation at Silver Bay Veterans Home after COVID-19 deaths

Joe Friedrichs-

The case count for COVID-19 continues to climb throughout northeastern Minnesota, including in both Cook and Lake counties.

Ecklund responds to Bakk dropping the DFL Caucus

Joe Friedrichs-

Despite winning reelection and appearing on the ballot as a Democrat, State Sen. Tom Bakk left the DFL Caucus this week. In the Nov.

Senator Tom Bakk on leaving the DFL Caucus

Rhonda Silence-

Citizens in Minnesota's District 3 - which includes the entire North Shore and the Iron Range - woke up to some surprising news on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

The colder the better for canine athletes - WTIP file photo

Highway engineer shares update on 2021 Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Joe Friedrichs-

As it goes with most news items in recent months, nearly everything discussed by elected officials or government personnel during a recent meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners was associa

College students ready to return on holiday break as COVID-19 cases rise

Joe Friedrichs-

There were at least six new cases of COVID-19 reported in Cook County over the weekend and into Monday, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 46, with multiple active cases in the comm

For most, Thanksgiving means time with family over a meal. Photo courtesy of Flickr

Local healthcare officials discuss holiday gatherings as COVID-19 surges nationwide

Joe Friedrichs-

With the holiday season approaching, local healthcare officials in Grand Marais are weighing in with recommendations aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Cook County Sheriff's Office squad car - WTIP file photo

A look at the October law enforcement log

Rhonda Silence-

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shares a brief report of calls made to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center throughout the month with WTIP Community Radio.