Local News
EDA struggles with finances; board considers director layoff
-At the monthly meeting of the Cook County-Grand Marais Joint Economic Authority, or EDA, on Tuesday, Feb.
Anders Zimmer to compete for Junior Olympic spot
-Anders Zimmer, 14, of Grand Marais, has been selected to once again compete in Marquette, MI this week for a spot on the U.S. Junior Olympic National team.
Booster Club names Bob Carter Fan of the Year
-Each year the Cook County Athletic Booster Club picks two community members for the Fan of the Year honor.
Weekend News Wrap Feb. 13
-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.
Hooo’s hooting? It’s owl courtship season
-If you’re out in the woods these days you may be hearing the sounds of courtship. At least two species of owl are getting romantic for the Valentine season.
Viking girls one of only two non-metro Alpine teams
-Molly Rider finished 23rd Wednesday, in the Minnesota State Girls High School Alpine Ski Meet at Giant’s Ridge near Biwabik.
County board to continue Alternative Work Site program
-The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an Alternative Work Site (AWS) plan for Public Health and Human Services Director Sue Futterer on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Asian carp issue continues to spawn Great Lakes debate
-Navigational locks and gates in Chicago-area waterways crucial for commercial shipping may be opened less frequently than usual in a stepped-up campaign to prevent Asian carp from overrunning the G
Moose population continues decline in Northeast
-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says new data shows the moose population in the northeastern part of the state continues to decline.
Organizers gear-up for Mush for a Cure
-Mushers and dog teams will be cloaked in pink on the Gunflint Trail next month in a race to raise money for cancer.