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Sen. Franken: There will be Wall Street reform
-Right now in Washington it’s the financial overhaul bill center stage. On Wednesday, WTIPs Jay Andersen spoke with Minnesota U.S.
Local boards continue to move ahead with 1% sales tax projects
-Groups looking for project funding through the 1% sales tax continue to meet, preparing to bring their findings to the county board.
Sheriff Falk talks about the county-wide fire ban and more
-Each month, WTIP interviews Cook County Sheriff Mark Falk about current issues facing local law enforcement . Sheriff Falk spoke with A.M.
Fire danger is at highest level in state
-Campfires or recreational fires remain banned throughout all of Cook County, and the Kekekabic Trail, connector trails and loops stay closed until further notice. 
Local arts organizations receive ARAC grants
-The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council recently approved grant applications
totaling over $159,000 to be awarded in McKnight/ARAC Artist Support Grants,
totaling over $159,000 to be awarded in McKnight/ARAC Artist Support Grants,
Weekend News Wrap April 24
-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