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Community leaders open conversation on racial inequity in Cook County

The Cook County Board of Commissioners were busy Aug. 25 with multiple meetings and timely discussions.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais. Submitted photo

Clinic CEO shares latest on pharmacy situation, COVID-19 testing

Planning continues at Sawtooth Mountain Clinic to assist Cook County residents with being able to get their prescriptions filled when the Grand Marais Pharmacy closes Sept. 8.

Oath of Office ceremony for Grand Portage Tribal Council Committeeperson Marie Spry

Rhonda Silence-

Marie Spry is once again a Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa committeeperson.

Gunflint Trail restaurant temporarily closes after possible exposure to COVID-19

Joe Friedrichs-

A restaurant that also provides other services on the Gunflint Trail has decided to close its doors temporarily after some of its employees were potentially exposed to the new coronavirus.

Bear problems abound in North Shore area and throughout Cook County

A dry June and a current shortage of natural foods in our local woods are causing more bear-human conflicts in both Cook and Lake counties this summer as bears seek out food sources at homes, cabins a

Novice North Shore anglers pose risk to prized steelhead in Lake Superior

Joe Friedrichs-

With abundant options for outdoor recreation on the North Shore, WTIP and other media outlets across the state noted on many occasions about how many people are flocking to the area in the summer of 2

New Tribal Chair Robert Deschampe takes Oath of Office

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has a new tribal chair.

Hospital director shares thoughts on local healthcare workers who traveled to Sturgis

Joe Friedrichs-

There is concern in the Cook County community about staff from North Shore Health – including the director of nursing at the local healthcare facility – attending the recent motorcycle&nbs

Senator Tina Smith -- Photo courtesy of Tina Smith's office

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith talks Postal Service issues, how it could impact Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will appear this week before the U.S.

Marie Spry, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Council Committeeperson - Submitted photo

Marie Spry wins Grand Portage Tribal Council committeeperson seat

Rhonda Silence-

The polls have closed in the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa election for the Tribal Council committeeperson seat.