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Cook County Sheriff's Office lights - Photo Rhonda Silence

Altercation in downtown Grand Marais leads to one arrest

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Tempers flared in downtown Grand Marais on Friday, July 3, leading to one arrest.


Cook County Sheriff's Office - logo courtesy of Cook County Sheriff's Office

No injuries in single car crash in Lutsen

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Traffic was slowed in the Lutsen area on July 1 after a single car crash and rollover. 
 

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. WTIP file photo

Forest Service sets campfire ban in the BWCA ahead of Fourth of July weekend

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Due to worsening fire danger conditions in northeastern Minnesota, the U.S.


Cook County sign at the Cook-Lake county border - Submitted photo

Local health officials prep for busy holiday weekend as COVID cases climb statewide

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Significant numbers of tourists continue to visit the North Shore during the young summer of 2020.


Smokey the Bear is pointing out that fire danger is HIGH. Photo by Rhonda Silence

Forest Service and DNR warn of high fire danger

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With fire danger increasing, campers and day use visitors to state and national forests on the North Shore should be extra vigilant when building and extinguishing campfires.  Permits for bu

The flag representing the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Photo by Rhonda Silence

An update from the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa on COVID and a slow reopening

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During the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, WTIP Community Radio has been checking in with local government officials to learn more about community response to the virus.

Grand Marais Playhouse productions are often featured on banners in downtown Grand Marais. File photo Rhonda Silence

Grand Marais Playhouse director shares thoughts on lease with school district

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The lease agreement between the Grand Marais Playhouse and School District 166 for use of the Arrowhead Center for the Arts has been the subject of quite a bit of discussion in the last week.

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

Sheriff, county administrator both weigh in on access to "Passion Pit" beach

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There has been a great deal of discussion in the last week regarding public access to a beach off of Old Shore Road in Grand Marais.