Local News
New management in the works for Superior Nat'l Golf Course
-The Cook County-Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority (EDA) recently appointed a five-member management board to run Superior National Golf Course at Lutsen.
Community Center committee calls for architect proposals
-The Cook County Community Center 1% Steering Committee met Saturday, Nov.
Weekend News Roundup for Nov. 13
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Two 1% sales tax projects take next planning steps
-The Grand Marais Public Library expansion program and Birch Grove Center outdoor recreation project have been funded with 1% sales tax dollars for design planning.
DNR seeks comments on area lake and stream management plans
-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reviewing management strategies for Grand Marais area lakes and streams and is inviting public input.
Empty Bowls fundraiser draws attention to growing demand for food support
-Empty Bowls, an international event to raise money to fight hunger while promoting art and community action, takes place at the First Congregation Church in Grand Marais this coming Thursday.
Road construction is over in Duluth – for now
-As of this Monday, Nov. 8, all traffic lanes and ramps in the Duluth I-35 Mega Project have re-opened.
First ever Minnesota-Wisconsin invasive species conference, Nov. 8-10
-Minnesota and Wisconsin have come together for the first time to share resources and information about invasive species in the region. A three day conference got under way in St.
County to pursue prescription discount program
-Nearly 43 percent of the nation’s 3,068 counties currently offer prescription drug discount opportunities to their residents. Cook County is about to join them.