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Three 1% sales tax projects discussed at county board

At Tuesday’s county board meeting, commissioners discussed the status of three projects slated to use a portion of the 1% sales tax voted on back in November 2009.

County to replace Honeymoon tower lights

The strobe lights on the Honeymoon tower have been annoying area residents for a long time. That’s about to end with the blessing of the Cook County Board.

EPA considering large grant for Flutereed River restoration

The Flute Reed River Partnership (FRP), a non-profit citizen’s action group working to improve water quality in and around the Flutereed River in Hovland, learne

Chik-Wauk receives Historical Society grant

The Minnesota Historical Society has awarded a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage of $25,000 to

Weekend News Wrap June 5

Each week the WTIP News Department provides a summary of the stories it has been following that week. Tune in to WTIP's North Shore Weekend Saturdays from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Lodging tax revenues down slightly

Lodging tax revenues for the month of April are down from March county-wide -- a drop tourism experiences this time each year, -- according to the latest report from the Cook County Auditor-Treas

Filing closes for candidates facing primary election

Tuesday was the last day to file for county offices. The 2010 Primary Election will be held Tuesday, August 10.

DNR conducting area fisheries surveys

Fisheries staff from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Grand Marais area office will be conducting surveys and assessments on several area lakes and

Migrating birds and dragonflies are returning north

WTIPs First Thursday to explore a 4-day school week

WTIPs First Thursday Community Conversation will continue the discussion on “Cook County Schools and the 4-Day Week” 6pm June 3.