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Tribal Council candidates Rick Anderson and Marie Spry - Submitted photos

Meet the Grand Portage Tribal Council candidates

Rhonda Silence-

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is holding its Tribal Council general election on Tuesday, August 18.

New reports of vandalism to Black Lives Matter sign on the Gunflint Trail

Joe Friedrichs-

It happened again.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. WTIP file photo

Local physician says some tourists visiting the North Shore testing positive for COVID-19

The case count for COVID-19 among Cook County residents remains low, with two confirmed reports as of July 30.

Sheriff Pat Eliasen - Photo courtesy of Cook County Sheriff's Office

Cook County sheriff discusses local enforcement of statewide mask mandate

Joe Friedrichs-

Statewide, there were about 80 complaints of noncompliance in the first 48 hours of the new mask mandate that was instituted July 25 as a way to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

The mystery seed packets have an international return address and unusual care instructions. Photo MN Dept of Agriculture

WTIP learns more about mysterious seeds received by Minnesota residents

Rhonda Silence-

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) sent out a notice this week that Minnesota residents, like people in a number of other states, have been receiving unexpected packages appearing to c

A Grand Portage conversation on COVID-19, social justice

Rhonda Silence-

During the COVID-19 pandemic, WTIP has been speaking with local government officials on a regular basis.

COVID-19 derails Lions Club plans for "Mini Fisherman's Picnic"

Rhonda Silence-

The activities planned for August 1-2 in what was dubbed the "Mini Fisherman's Picnic" are for the most part canceled.

Gov. Walz talks with WTIP about mask mandate, GOP event on Devil Track Lake

Joe Friedrichs-

This week at a GOP-sponsored event on the shores of Devil Track Lake, Jennifer Carnaha

Hospital administrator talks mask mandate, COVID-19 testing in Cook County

Joe Friedrichs-

In this WTIP original report, WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs discusses a statewide mask mandate in Minnesota and the latest in testing for COVID-19 in Cook County.

Joe Swanson and Pipasu Soni are the new owners of the Bluefin Bay Family Resorts. Submitted photo

Getting to know the new co-owner of Bluefin Bay Resorts

Rhonda Silence-

In early July an announcement was made regarding the iconic West End resort, Bluefin Bay.