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

Sheriff says tree placed on Highway 61 out of fear of 'spreading COVID-19 in Cook County'

There were local whispers several months ago of closing Highway 61 at the Cook County line due to fears of the new coronavirus.

Miki, known as 'Tricky Miki,' is a host on the Black Helpline Podcast. Submitted photo

Host of Black Helpline Podcast talks race relations with WTIP

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Miki ‘Tricky Miki’ is an artist, documentary filmmaker and host of the Minnesota-based Black Helpline Podcast.

The flag of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa - WTIP file photo

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa primary is Tuesday

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The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is holding its primary for the tribal council on Tuesday, June 9.

Highway 61 roadwork 06-04-20 Photo courtesy of MnDOT

MnDOT engineer gives update on Highway 61 work in Grand Marais

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Construction work in Grand Marais continues, with the Broadway Avenue and Highway 61 intersection completely closed down at this time.

Grand Portage Tribal Council update on COVID-19 and Minneapolis

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As part of our ongoing coverage of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on North Shore, here is the latest from Grand Portage.

WTIP follows up on 'racism in Cook County' community conversation

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In October 2017, WTIP hosted a community conversation program about racism in Cook County.

Cook County PHHS support line info. Submitted image

Public health officials navigate two turbulent topics in Minnesota

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For the first time in months, COVID-19 took a back seat when it comes to breaking news on WTIP and the focus of media attention statewide and across the country.

From Minneapolis, former Grand Marais resident, Dawn Drouillard

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Former Grand Marais resident Dawn Drouillard now operates a catering business in Minneapolis—just a block away from Lake Street, where much of the devastation from the unrest foll

Grand Marais rally on May 29 quiet, peaceful

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A late afternoon call went out on social media in Cook County on Friday, calling for a “pop-up rally” to ask for justice for George Floyd, who died while in police custody.

Physical therapy via telehealth - Treg Axtell and Patrick O'Neil

North Shore Health offers telehealth option for physical therapy

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North Shore Health has been using telemedicine for more than a year now in its emergency room. That technology has been greatly expanded in light of the COVID-19 pandemic at both North Shore Hea