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Wolf at Tucker Lake. Photo by Fran Smith

DNR hears public input on wolves, talks wolf-moose dynamics

Joe Friedrichs-

Minnesota’s iconic wolf was the focus of an Oct. 8 discussion sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
 


Coronavirus, COVID-19. Image courtesy of the CDC

COVID-19 case count soars in northern Minnesota, new case in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

A ninth Cook County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, county officials confirmed with WTIP today. 


Election 2020 - courthouse flag. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Minnesota's Secretary of State talks with WTIP ahead of Election Day

Joe Friedrichs-

Voting with a mail-in ballot is nothing new for many Cook County residents.


Kate Surbaugh is the CEO of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. Submitted photo

Clinic CEO says COVID-19 a serious issue after conflicting reports from the White House

Joe Friedrichs-

Following days of conflicting rhetoric from the White House about the new coronavirus, Sawooth Mountain Clinic CEO Kate Surbaugh reinforced that COVID-19 is something to take seriously.


Remote lakes, trout streams and large white pines are part of the land involved in the transaction. Photo by Jason Whalen

The Nature Conservancy acquires land near BWCA in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Mike Freed understands the value of wild lands. He’s spent most of his life hiking, paddling and adventuring across public lands all over the country.


Downtown Grand Marais is the home to a collection of bars, restaurants and retail shops. Submitted photo to WTIP

Chamber reviews feedback from business community as pandemic rolls into autumn

Joe Friedrichs-

What started off as a brutal spring for the local business community blossomed into a busy summer for many throughout Cook County, according to the results of a recently completed survey.


Wolf in Minnesota. WTIP file photo

DNR to host online meeting about wolves in Cook County and North Shore area

Joe Friedrichs-

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting an online and public meeting this week about wolves as they aim to form a new state wolf management plan.


Halloween fun at the Birch Grove Community School Halloween Carnival - Photo by Rhonda Silence

Cook County public health official talks Halloween safety during the pandemic

Joe Friedrichs-

The holiday season is quickly approaching as the COVID-19 pandemic rolls into October.


Jennifer Dowden is the infection control coordinator at North Shore Health in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

North Shore Health staff member sensed early on pandemic was looming

Joe Friedrichs-

In early March, most Cook County residents were living life in a typical fashion. People were going ice fishing, skiing, going to work and dining at local restaurants.


Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Local physician says COVID-19 'herd immunity' not the right approach for Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

As of the first day of October, there have been eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cook County, including at least two known active cases.